State Officials: Clearance Delays Inhibit Cooperation With DHS

In testimony before Congress in early September, state officials said delays in acquiring necessary clearances at the Department of Homeland Security are hampering counterterrorism cooperation with the federal agency.

...federal security clearances are not recognized between agencies, and the process for local, state and tribal officials to receive a clearance is cumbersome and frequently takes multiple months or years to complete.

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