Lack of Candor Leads to HR Supervisor’s Removal at DHS
DHS removed a relatively new employee for lack of candor in filling out his security background investigation questionnaire.
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Former Acting IG Indicted for Stealing Software and Federal Employees’ Personal Data
A former DHS acting IG is alleged to have stolen software and personal data of federal employees to sell for a profit.
Layers of Problems Drive Morale Issues at the Department of Homeland Security
What drives morale in an agency? The author analyzes the situation at DHS.
It’s the Lying Under Oath That Always Gets You
A DHS law enforcement officer, removed for her lack of candor in several agency inquiries, failed to win her job back in arbitration so she took her case to court.
Senate Report Finds Security Failures at Federal Agencies are Leaving Personal Data Vulnerable
A new Senate committee report highlights ongoing problems at federal agencies that are leaving Americans’ personal data vulnerable.
Do All Those “Acting” Assignments at DHS Matter?
Several agencies under Homeland Security currently have acting leadership. Should this be a cause for concern?
Appeals Court Sustains Ten-Day Suspension
This case challenging a ten-day suspension against a Border Patrol Agent made its way to the federal appeals court by way of a challenge to an arbitrator’s decision.
The Problem with the Current Government Shutdown
The author says that the current partial government shutdown is largely not causing any real pain for the general public.
Some K-9 Handlers Earned More Than the Vice President in 2017
Thanks to racking up overtime, some federal employees at the Federal Protective Service had salaries upwards of $200k in 2017. Are they legitimate?
Lawmakers Want Investigation of Air Marshal Service After Allegations of Racial Profiling
Some lawmakers want an investigation of the TSA’s Federal Air Marshal Service after a report alleging racial profiling by a supervisor.