Summary
A 56-year-old male applicant was denied a security clearance under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) due to a history of alcohol-related offenses. The Statement of Reasons detailed six separate incidents of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) spanning from 1982 to 2010. Specifically, the applicant was charged with DUI in 2010, 2005, 1993, 1990, and 1982, and with DWI in 1984.
The judge identified disqualifying conditions under AG ¶ 22(a) and considered mitigating conditions under AG ¶ 23(a), AG ¶ 23(b), AG ¶ 23(c), and AG ¶ 23(d). However, the denial was based on the applicant's repeated alcohol-related incidents, which included six DUIs over 28 years. Four of these six DUIs occurred while the applicant held a security clearance.
Ultimately, the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of rehabilitation or responsible alcohol use to mitigate the security concerns raised by his extensive history of alcohol-related incidents. The request for a security clearance was therefore denied.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had multiple alcohol-related incidents, including six DUIs over a span of 28 years.
- Four of the six DUIs occurred while the applicant held a security clearance.
- The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of rehabilitation or responsible alcohol use.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 22(a)appliedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- AG ¶ 23(a)rejectedTime Passed or Infrequent Behavior Unlikely to RecurThe applicant's history of alcohol-related incidents was extensive and occurred over many years.
- AG ¶ 23(b)rejectedAcknowledgment of Alcohol Issues and Evidence of Actions TakenThe applicant did not demonstrate a clear pattern of responsible use or rehabilitation.
- AG ¶ 23(c)rejectedParticipation in Counseling or Treatment ProgramThe applicant was not found to be alcohol dependent and did not participate in a treatment program.
- AG ¶ 23(d)rejectedSuccessful Completion of Counseling or RehabilitationThe applicant's mental health evaluation did not indicate a diagnosis of alcohol dependence or abuse.
Key Rule Quoted
“A security clearance decision is intended only to resolve the question of whether it is clearly consistent with the national interest for an applicant to either receive or continue to have access to classified information.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJun 12, 2013
- Answer filedJul 10, 2013
- Hearing held—Decision based on written record.
- Decision dateOct 21, 2013
Cite For
- Security Concerns Related to Repeated Alcohol-related Offenses Under Guideline G
- Insufficient Evidence of Rehabilitation or Responsible Alcohol Use
- Impact of Multiple Duis on Security Clearance Eligibility