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Summary

A 31-year-old mother of two was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The applicant's history included multiple job dismissals for lateness in 2000 and 2002, and a pattern of failing to disclose marijuana use from 2001 to 2004 across various interviews and sworn statements. She also failed to disclose a public drinking citation from September 2008 and the revocation of a previous security clearance by another government agency in November 2005. Further personal conduct issues involved stalking two former romantic partners, resulting in a protective order in one instance.

Financially, the applicant had significant unresolved debts totaling approximately $31,752. These included judgments for repossessed vehicles from 2003 ($4,150) and 2007 ($14,272), an educational debt charged off around 2004 ($1,544), and an outstanding student loan of $4,141. Other delinquencies included a $2,670 debt from an eviction in 2003, various medical debts, and an overpayment of unemployment compensation. While she claimed to have settled one $1,348 debt for $700 in 2006, many other financial issues remained unaddressed.

Regarding criminal conduct, the applicant was arrested and charged with destruction of property in March 1999 (nolle prossed) and assault and battery in March 2006 (nolle prossed). In May 2008, she was arrested for driving while intoxicated, later found guilty of reckless driving, leading to a suspended jail sentence, license suspension, and a fine. She was also cited for drinking in public in September 2008, for which she paid a fine. Although mitigating factors were applied for alcohol involvement, the cumulative weight of her personal conduct issues, substantial financial delinquencies, and criminal history ultimately led to the denial of her security clearance.

Why the applicant was denied

• The applicant failed to mitigate security concerns under Guideline E due to a pattern of personal conduct issues, including stalking and dishonesty in her security clearance application.
• The applicant had significant financial delinquencies totaling approximately $31,752, which were not resolved or adequately explained under Guideline F.
• The applicant's criminal conduct, including arrests for driving under the influence and other offenses, raised concerns under Guideline J.

Conditions referenced

Key rule quoted

“The security clearance decision is based on the whole person concept, which includes consideration of the applicant's character, conduct, and circumstances.”

Procedural posture

• SOR issuedJul 6, 2009
• Answer filedAug 12, 2009
• Hearing heldMar 29, 2010Hearing was rescheduled due to late document submission.
• Decision dateJun 24, 2010

Cite for

• Denial of Security Clearance Due to Personal Conduct Issues Under Guideline E
• Significant Financial Delinquencies Impacting Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline F
• Criminal Conduct Affecting Security Clearance Determination Under Guideline J