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SEAD 9 Establishes Policy to Help Protect Whistleblower Security Clearances
Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 9 Whistleblower Protection: Appellate Review of Retaliation Regarding Security Clearances and Access Determinations was released by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) last week and establishes policy for the DNI appellate review process for employees who seek to appeal an adverse final agency determination with
An Empty Promise to DOHA to Not Smoke Weed in the Future
I recently read a Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case where a DoD contractor was denied continued eligibility for a security clearance because of a history of illegal drug use (marijuana). Nowadays marijuana use is not a big deal as long as you have been off it for at least
Well, here’s where we argue definitions, or at least start splitting hairs… Once your entire background investigation is finally adjudicated, you can get briefed or “read on,” and then you…
A new FY2026 Q4 breakdown has been reported: Top Secret adjudication now averages 158 days, compared with 126 days in FY2026 Q3. Security Clearance Process Map · FSOtools
I followed up with my company and they told me the “poly is in review” even though I was told I passed on the spot. Any idea what this could…
Just making its way through what are no doubt several hurdles.