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The Skeptic’s Dictionary includes a passage on the arguments for and against use of polygraph exams to identify wrong-doing. The argument is made that the exams “work” only because people fear them and not because the exams are scientifically able to identify wrong-doing, lying, or someone who is distrustful. Also included are many links to further information on polygraph exams.

Filed Under: Procedures, Reference

On June 28, 2005, the White House empowered the Office of Management and Budget to oversee improvements in the security clearance process. Executive Order 13381 was subsequently amended here and extended here.

Filed Under: Reform, Laws & Regulations

Washington, DC-based attorney J. Michael Hannon has written and publicly posted an extremely informative article tracing a State Department Bureau of Diplomatic Security investigation involving alleged wrong-doing and its implications for one’s security clearance. Hannon reviews how one should expect the investigation to progress, what questions may be asked, and what rights of appeal may be afforded.

Filed Under: Adjudication, Adverse Actions, Commercial Services

The Yale Law School Career Development Office website contains a background paper titled, “Understanding Department of Justice Security Clearance Procedures.”

Filed Under: Procedures, Reference

The Association of Certified Background Investigators “is dedicated to maintaining the high professional standards of individuals who perform background investigations for Federal, State and Local government agencies through information sharing, training and close liaison with agency and contractor representatives and sharing our membership’s combined knowledge.”

Filed Under: Adjudication

A Virginia Beach, Virginia, law firm seeks to represent individuals in security clearance-related matters.

Filed Under: Commercial Services

In Spring 2006, Virginia-based attorney Sheldon I. Cohen released an article reviewing the incidence of foreign influence and foreign preference considerations in security clearance determinations at the Department of Defense. Cohen’s work has been featured prominently in Congressional deliberations over security clearance reform.

In 2000, Mr. Cohen completed a lengthy research article for a military agency reviewing security clearance procedures, including the use of polygraph examinations, at several major Federal agencies, including CIA, FBI, DoD, and NSA. The title of the article was, “Security Clearance and the Protection of National Security Information: Laws and Procedures.” For more information about the article, contact its author or editor@clearedcommunity.com.

Filed Under: Adjudication, Reference

Answers.com includes a brief overview of security clearances, including definitions, requirements for clearance, and names of prominent individuals who have had clearances revoked.

Filed Under: Reference

A background paper, intended for military personnel, on security clearances. Includes information identifying the types of clearances, how they are obtained, and the interview process one is required to submit to in order to receive a clearance.

Filed Under: Procedures, Reference

Old Dominion University’s website contains a background paper intended for university affiliates holding government-issued security clearances, discussing procedures regulating the processing of clearances and handling of classified information.

Filed Under: Procedures, Reference

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