Security Clearance news
DoD Underreporting Adverse Information is an Issue
In the security clearance world we all know reporting adverse information or suspicious behavior for clearance holders is a requirement, but does it happen? Based on my own experience I would say the odds are 50-50 depending on who is involved and the potential impact. A recent study conducted by
Sovereign Citizen Denied Clearance by Department of Energy
Sovereign citizens are anti-government extremists who claim the federal government is operating outside its jurisdiction and therefore, are not bound by government authority in such things as law enforcement, courts, taxes, or even having a driver’s license or identification. The only law enforcement authority they respect is a sheriff. The
ha! I just got rid of a case where I found out the subject is currently incarcerated for aggravated assault. no wonder why he wasn’t calling me back.
exactly. RSI’s are not a bad idea in theory, but the way they are executing them is beyond ridiculous. I also had one where we had to discuss an arrest…
FWIW FSO’s do not get notifications when an RSI pops up on one of our employees. I see them in DISS profiles but only if I’m checking for something else…
Maybe send out a blanket statement that if you work here, break the law, don’t pay your bills, have unreported foreign activities/contacts/travel, etc. etc. etc., expect a phone call to…