But interestingly enough, for anybody who’s curious, the security clearance process doesn’t seem to actually include an in-depth review of social media or internet activity. So if somebody’s into kiddy porn and they keep it quiet in meatspace and don’t leave a suspicious money trail via bank records, the OPM might not catch it.
"The FBI is responsible for vetting government contractors, by looking into applicants’ criminal history, financial records and foreign contacts."
Untrue. FBI conducts its own background checks for FBI issued clearances. The bulk of clearances are processed by Office of Personnel Management (OPM) with about 80% contractors doing the work of background investigator (other 20% are OPM GS employees)
Hard to get past a second para when it's wrong. And yes, I've seen all sorts of weirdos get clearances or get clearances reinstated after - serving time for manslaughter, habitually jerking off in public, and screwing one's teenage stepchild.
That's what the news source, International Business Times, says.
I've made the correction, using information from the DOD's Defense Security Services website, which says: "The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) conducts the majority of the personnel security investigations in connection with granting access to classified information. OPM uses government and contract investigators to conduct these investigations." It may be "government investigators" include the FBI.
Narcissism ago
They want to hire Pedos so they do the bad stuff and can keep their mouth shut.
tholinz ago
Fact free article.
But interestingly enough, for anybody who’s curious, the security clearance process doesn’t seem to actually include an in-depth review of social media or internet activity. So if somebody’s into kiddy porn and they keep it quiet in meatspace and don’t leave a suspicious money trail via bank records, the OPM might not catch it.
Blacksmith21 ago
"The FBI is responsible for vetting government contractors, by looking into applicants’ criminal history, financial records and foreign contacts."
Untrue. FBI conducts its own background checks for FBI issued clearances. The bulk of clearances are processed by Office of Personnel Management (OPM) with about 80% contractors doing the work of background investigator (other 20% are OPM GS employees)
Hard to get past a second para when it's wrong. And yes, I've seen all sorts of weirdos get clearances or get clearances reinstated after - serving time for manslaughter, habitually jerking off in public, and screwing one's teenage stepchild.
Yes, it does happen.
luvgabe ago
That's what the news source, International Business Times, says. I've made the correction, using information from the DOD's Defense Security Services website, which says: "The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) conducts the majority of the personnel security investigations in connection with granting access to classified information. OPM uses government and contract investigators to conduct these investigations." It may be "government investigators" include the FBI.
Blacksmith21 ago
Appreciate the accuracy. Lost art.