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​About Us
Executive Staff & Organization Structure

Division of Personnel Security (DPS)

David Erps, Director
31 Center Drive
Building 31 Room 1B03
Bethesda, MD 20892
Helpdesk: 301-402-9755

Customer Support Branch

Tara Patti, Branch Chief
Helpdesk: 301-402-9755
orspersonnelsecurity@mail.nih.gov

Case Review Branch

Kristine Schmitt, Branch Chief
Helpdesk: 301-402-9755
orspersonnelsecurity@mail.nih.gov

Adjudication Branch

Cortney Lee, Branch Chief
Helpdesk: 301-402-9755
adjudication@mail.nih.gov