How Do I Get a Statement of Reasons Withdrawn?

When government contractors receive a Statement of Reasons, they are given a choice whether to elect for a hearing before an Administrative Judge or have an Administrative Judge issue a decision based on the written record.  Once that election is made and an applicant’s response has been submitted, Department Counsel (a trial attorney employed by […]

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Can I use Marijuana if I have a Security Clearance?

There is a lot of confusion about marijuana use while possessing a clearance now that a number of states have legalized recreational use of the substance.  Marijuana use, however, remains illegal at the federal level.  While a small amount of recreational use prior to applying for a clearance may be mitigated by legality at the […]

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How do I remove my criminal history from DoD law enforcement records?

Current and former military members who were investigated for a crime may have their names entered in the title block of a law enforcement activity report, have their identifying information including criminal history data and fingerprints indexed in DCII, and have DNA samples collected and submitted to USACIL.  This information can have negative impacts on […]

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What is a Supplemental Information Request (SIR)?

Imagine potentially derogatory information has been identified that may have a bearing on your eligibility for access to classified information. Perhaps it is self-reported information or maybe it was discovered as part of the automated continuous evaluation background checks.  This information may result in an Incident Report that DCSA CAS or another Agency Adjudicator uses […]

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