Originally published at: https://clearancejobsblog.com/how-to-report-another-clearance-holder/
We all know about having to self-report information as a security clearance holder, but what about reporting on another clearance holder? This scenario is played out almost every day: another individual with whom you work has a security clearance and you become aware of some conduct that could be an issue. It could be collection…
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Human nature being what it is…always makes this difficult. Great post. I find keeping companies informed of what must be reported is a difficult enough task. In my annual training for 340 employees (conducted in 4 training sessions; about 1 hour each) I go over “Outside Activities” in depth. I know I get the info across as I usually have a long line of employees needing report some issue or ask about a friend of a friend (wink wink, nudge nudge). Even with all this emphasis and monthly reminders to managers at the staff meetings, we always have employees not reporting info such as DUI’s, arrests, etc. In a recent situation we had damage to a government vehicle. AS it was investigated the person who drove it every day stopped driving it in November for no good reason. He claims he noticed the damage but never reported it “I have no idea why I did not report that.” As the investigation played out it turns out he lost his civilian license in October, this was January. He stopped driving the GOV because he knew he would be blamed and he was the likely culprit. He would need to produce his license…and he did not have it as it was suspended. So as Marko said above we only see what we see. What is going on under the surface is like the iceberg. Much more going on under the water than above the water. An anonymous call to the Security Manager or cognizant Security office may be in order. If you know about it and don’t report it…and if you are subject to a Polygraph…it will come out and you are responsible. The Poly should not be the reason you report it but it sure helps make you do it.
I agree completely that reporting requirements apply to the individual as well as other personnel known to have eligibility/access. In today’s world, many do not report as they do not want to be known as a “snitcher” which can cause problems in the workplace. Various briefings (initial and annual security briefings and an organization’s SPP) need to include information regarding the DoD Hot Line http://www.dodig.mil/hotline/ and an individual’s ability to anonymously report information. Each organization should have the Hot Line poster displayed prominently in the workplace.
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How does one report a deadbeat ex husband with a top secret clearance who flat out refuses to pay child support? He refuses to pay because I’m in a relationship. I have messages to prove it. He asks me for explicit pics and then he will pay me. Tells me to earn it like he does. He is required to pay me and doesn’t. Is this the kind of people you trust having a clearance?!! He works for RGNext in Brevard County. I can’t afford a lawyer and I’m one with his harassment asking for pics and him getting way with not paying!
I think you could easily find a community lawyer and have them work pro bono (free). Meanwhile, keep all requests, texts, chats, recorded phone messages, etc. Do not participate in requests for naughty pictures so he cannot use this against you. If it is in the decree that he pays you…then he is on the hook to pay you. States cracked down over the past few years and will garnish wages, jail, and force a deadbeat parent to pay what was decreed.
Is not falling behind on one’s child support a crime in itself?
His earnings could be garnished for that purpose, an action that would certainly attract the attention of his employer.
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It’s a civil issue, not a criminal issue. Later, a criminal charge of contempt of court could be issued.
It’s us a criminal offense that n most States and yes they can be put in prison, take your order if support to the Attorney Generals Office and they will start the process, no Attorney needed!!!
How would a regular citizen without clearance report a violation on someone you know has clearance and shouldn’t?
You’re not an adjudicator. What would you know about a subject’s final adjudication?
If it’s blatantly criminal, call your local FBI office. If not, then call the company or military office of this person.
Hopefully it’s someone close to you that you know well. It’s pretty bold to accuse someone of violating their clearance when you’ve never had a clearance yourself.
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I’m not sure if it’s blatantly criminal. This person is lying about who they are and providing a falsified birth certificate. A private investigator verified the correct information on the individual. I’m not trying to be a trouble maker, or the adjudicator. Just trying to make sure the proper people know so they can make that decision.
Providing false information on the security clearance application forms is a federal offense under Title18 and the FBI regularly helps agencies investigate and prosecute serious offenses. I would reach out to the local FBI field office for advice.
Few questions if you would like to indulge.
How do you know the person? Coworker, ex-spouse, boy/girlfriend? Who did he/she provide a falsified birth certificate to? The employer? How do you know? Did they tell you? Do you know why they provided a false birth certificate?
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Please be cautious and thoughtful about how you proceed. This is clearly a manipulative intelligent individual. Having enough integrity and character to do the “right” thing has not turned out very well for many individuals lately.