What is the focus of Purpose Code S?

The focus of Purpose Code S is on national security checks. This designation is used for requests related to investigations that involve national security concerns, such as inquiries related to terrorism, espionage, or other threats that could affect the safety and security of the nation. Purpose Code S helps ensure that sensitive information is accessed only when there is a justified need related to national security operations, protecting both the integrity of the information and the safety of the public.

Understanding this purpose is crucial for agencies that need to evaluate potential risks to national security and to implement appropriate measures in response to those risks. The other options, while relevant to other areas of law enforcement and background checks, do not pertain specifically to the national security context that Purpose Code S addresses.