Security Clearance news

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
Originally published at: Is Using Marijuana While on Medical Leave Allowed? | ClearanceJobs Blog As is evidenced by numerous state laws, the use of marijuana (THC) products for medical use…
Wow. Even though prescribed edibles…he tried smoking it on the side…so that was not prescribed. Interesting
I’ve seen some news stories about prescribing hallucinogens for PTSD and other disorders. Wait til we get to that milestone.
IMA say…no. MJ standards are loosening but not to the point where you go to a legal state and smoke, or medical leave.