Summary
A 38-year-old male applicant was denied a Confidential security clearance due to concerns spanning multiple guidelines, including Sexual Behavior, Personal Conduct, Financial Considerations, Drug Involvement, and Criminal Conduct. The denial stemmed from a history of substance abuse, criminal behavior, and financial irresponsibility.
Specifically, the applicant had a documented history of illegal drug use, including cocaine and prescription drugs, and abused prescription medications by taking higher doses than prescribed. He also had a history of alcohol abuse, marked by multiple arrests for driving while intoxicated and domestic assault. The applicant was diagnosed with a substance use disorder, including alcohol and opioid dependence, and failed to complete a prescribed drug treatment program. Furthermore, he engaged in illegal drug possession and distribution, and continued to consume alcohol, failing to maintain sobriety or demonstrate sufficient rehabilitation.
Financial concerns included an outstanding debt of $24,571 for unpaid child support and a failure to file federal income tax returns for 1994 and 1995. His criminal record included arrests for DWI, assault, malicious damage, domestic assault, trespassing, disorderly conduct, harassment, and stalking. The judge concluded that the applicant's conduct raised serious security concerns, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had a history of illegal drug use and alcohol dependence.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate rehabilitation or a commitment to sobriety.
- The applicant's financial issues, including significant unpaid child support, raised concerns about reliability and trustworthiness.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 25raisedDrug Involvement
- AG ¶ 21raisedAlcohol Consumption
- AG ¶ 16raisedPersonal Conduct
- AG ¶ 30raisedCriminal Conduct
- AG ¶ 19raisedFinancial Considerations
Key Rule Quoted
“"A person who seeks access to classified information enters into a fiduciary relationship with the Government predicated upon trust and confidence."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedOct 31, 1996
- Answer filedUndated
- Hearing heldJan 29, 1997
- Decision dateFeb 26, 1997
Cite For
- Denial Based on History of Substance Abuse Under Guideline H
- Denial Due to Financial Irresponsibility Under Guideline J
- Denial Related to Criminal Conduct Under Guideline E