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Originally Posted by pyramider
What I do not understand is why when one is out of office would they still need security clearance? Shouldn't the clearance be ended when the holder of the clearance is no longer in a position where it is needed?
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its a just in case thing that current govt. officials need to consult with the former officers/officials about some policy decisions they made or get some consulting advice over policy or tactic.
so, we have a system where a lot of former officials still have security clearances after leaving service.
this is a policy that really needs to end or at least changed. I can see maybe a limited use say like 6 months from separation. 2 years after separation is too long.