Evidence & Trial Practice Flashcards

During an interview about an incident, the FSO should:

Answer: Remain neutral, avoid coercion, and not promise confidentiality they can't guarantee

Fair, neutral questioning protects the integrity of the inquiry.

The SF 312 nondisclosure agreement warns that unauthorized disclosure of classified information may result in:

Answer: Administrative, civil, or criminal penalties

The SF 312 states that violations can bring criminal and other penalties and its obligations continue after employment.

A cleared company receives a subpoena that would require producing classified material. What should the FSO do?

Answer: Not release it and promptly consult the GCA/CSA

Classified information can't be released without proper authority, so the government must be involved.

Suspected espionage or sabotage involving a cleared facility must be reported to:

Answer: The FBI, with notification to the CSA

NISPOM requires reporting such matters to the FBI and informing the CSA.

Employees who want to report waste, fraud, or abuse involving classified programs:

Answer: May use protected whistleblower channels without retaliation

Whistleblower protections allow protected disclosures through authorized channels.

Who may declassify information that is the subject of litigation?

Answer: The original classification authority or an authorized government official

Only authorized government officials can declassify information.

Before a contractor publicly releases information about a classified contract, it must generally:

Answer: Obtain approval from the GCA

Public release of information pertaining to classified contracts requires government approval.