Transaction Records, bank history and security clearance.

[inkjet]

When attaining a top secret security clearance do they look over your bank transactions you have made under your name? I was wondering because I once bought a product named "Spice", thought it was harmless; but, not it became banned in the Navy and elsewhere. Would that be a problem? Thanks.

[eaton1981]

Looking for help on these forums to hide the fact you bought drugs is a waste of time, both yours and ours.

They'll find out. There, does that make you feel better?

[HydroDave63]

When attaining a top secret security clearance do they look over your bank transactions you have made under your name? I was wondering because I once bought a product named "Spice", thought it was harmless; but, not it became banned in the Navy and elsewhere. Would that be a problem? Thanks.

Depends if you disclose it or not

[Smart People]

Did you buy it before it was banned? That is a critical question. You can't be faulted for doing something legal before it becomes illegal.

Also, did you do this while a member of the navy?

http://www.soberliving.com/blog/spice-and-the-us-military

In June of 2010, the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the US military branches came to an agreement in policy that possession, use, intoxication or distribution of Spice are punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_cannabis

In the US, as of March 1, 2011, five cannabinoids, JWH-018, JWH-073, CP-47,497, JWH-200, and cannabicyclohexanol have been placed on Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (and are therefore illegal to possess or use in the US); the Drug Enforcement Administration claims that said action is "to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety."[6][7]

[inkjet]

Did you buy it before it was banned? That is a critical question. You can't be faulted for doing something legal before it becomes illegal.

Also, did you do this while a member of the navy?

http://www.soberliving.com/blog/spice-and-the-us-military

In June of 2010, the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the US military branches came to an agreement in policy that possession, use, intoxication or distribution of Spice are punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_cannabis

In the US, as of March 1, 2011, five cannabinoids, JWH-018, JWH-073, CP-47,497, JWH-200, and cannabicyclohexanol have been placed on Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (and are therefore illegal to possess or use in the US); the Drug Enforcement Administration claims that said action is "to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety."[6][7]

It was before it was banned and I was not a member of the Navy at the time. Given your response, I'm assuming that they do look at your bank records. In that case I'd better disclose this sort of stuff.?

BTW, is that a young John Cleese in your avatar?

[Smart People]

Top secret clearance in the military is equivilent to a "Q" clearance in DOE. They usually do extensive background checks so it is possible. If you have the record of the purchase showing the itemized list of what you bought, then disclose it pointing out that it was not illegal or banned at the time.

I've never had a clearence like that, so don't take my word for it.

Make sure that you disclose any other drug use as well. I would expect that buying synthetic drugs would bring up questions of whether or not you also bought real ones.

Not John Cleese, just a much younger and thinner me.