Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Report: Local Police Stymie U.S. Federal Background Security Checks



Report Says Uncooperative Local Police Stymie Federal Background Security Checks -- Washington Post

Law enforcement agencies in more than 450 jurisdictions, including D.C. police, do not cooperate with investigators conducting security-clearance probes for federal ­employees, according to a congressional report to be released Tuesday.

The report by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform said the millions of records kept by ­non-cooperative law enforcement agencies could provide vital clues to investigators on the front lines of a system that is facing unpre­cedented scrutiny. It proposes legislative changes to address lapses identified in the wake of last year’s mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard by a Defense Department contract worker.

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More News On Reports That Local Police Stymied U.S. Federal Background Security Checks

Local cops block feds from doing full security clearances, Navy Yard review finds -- Washington Times
Oversight Report Reveals Flaws in Security Checks That Let Navy Yard Shooter Slip Through Cracks -- PJ Media
Report on Navy Yard shooting notes problems in Seattle -- Examiner
House panel to examine Navy Yard shooter and security clearances -- Washington Post
Democrats seek probe of U.S. contractor for security checks -- Reuters

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