BRB's Public Records Blog

First Advantage Acquires Verify Limited

Per a press release by First Advantage Corporation-

First Advantage Corporation (Nasdaq: FADV), a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider, today announced the purchase of Verify Limited, a premier Asian Pacific employment screening company, by the Employer Services segment of First Advantage. The acquisition further extends First Advantage's ability to deliver its global talent acquisition solutions, especially in the high growth countries of Malaysia and China, and solidifies the company's international employment screening market leadership.

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Ohio - No Criminal Record Checks for Legislators

Ohio House Bill 104 requires a criminal records check of an applicant for an initial license for a number of professions including accountants, contractors, and dental hygienists . . . but not state legislators.  The bill passed committee and is going to the house but an amendment requiring checks on legislators was voted down.  Apparently what's good for the public doesn't apply to Ohio lawmakers.  View Bill Folder. 

Pre-Employment Screeners Conference

The Pre-Employment Screeners Conference will take place on November 11-13, 2007, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater, FL.  This national conference pulls 400 -500 people including an estimated 40 -50 vendors.  BRB Publications will be exhibiting at the conference. For more information visit http://search4crime.com/.

Kroll Awarded Federal Contract

Kroll has announced it was awarded the Background Investigation Contract by the Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The contract runs through Aug 31, 2008 with 4 additional 1 year options.  The potential value is $30 million dollars.  View Press Release.

New Title, Business Background Investigations, to be Released in October

Business Background Investigations, by Cynthia Hetherington, provides the blueprint to perform proper due diligence and competitive discovery intelligence when examining the backgrounds of businesses and the principals who run them.  This book is applicable to all professionals who are involved in investigations, including insurance and risk managers, attorneys, and security practitioners.

The title is published by Facts On Demand Press, an imprint of BRB Publications.  Click here for more information.

Grand Canyon Super Conference Coming in Oct.

If you're interested in honing your investigative skills, you may want to check out the The Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators' Grand Canyon Super Conference at the Mesa Marriott, Oct. 25-27.

Among the speakers are:

Ray Krone, who was the 100th person exonerated by DNA evidence. He and attorney Larry     Hammond will discuss what went wrong in the criminal justice system that led to Krone's wrongful conviction and 10 years in prison.

Marc Klass, the father of murder victim, Polly Klass who was 12 when she was kidnapped and killed in 1993. Marc Klass' foundation is dedicated to stopping crimes against children.

Cynthia Hetherington, nationally known speaker and author of soon to be released book Business Background Investigations.

Breakout sessions include:
-- Conducting Business Background Investigations
-- Forensic Handwriting Analysis
-- Internet Profiling and Intelligence Gathering
-- Investigations Across Borders
-- Organized Crime and the Gaming Industry
-- Public Records challenges in the US and Europe

A PI Marketing Seminar will be offered by Jimmie Mesis of PI Magazine on the Sunday following the conference.

For more information about the conference, go to: http://aalpigcsc.com/. 

Background Checks for CA EMTs

A California bill requiring 70,000 emergency medical technicians to undergo criminal background checks is heading to the Governor for approval.   AB 941 will also create a statewide EMT registry. California is the only state that lacks statewide EMT licensure and mandatory background checks.  View bill folder.

CO Legislation Makes Victim’s Addresses Off-Limits

Colorado HB1350 will allow victims of sex crimes, domestic violence or stalking to have fake addresses listed within public records.  Mail sent to the fake address would be passed through the secretary of states office to the victim.  Obtaining an address in violation of the program’s process can result in a Class 1 misdemeanor.  The bill takes effect on July 1st.  View Bill Folder

Federal Union Objects to Background Investigations

The National Federation of Federal Employees union has objected to background checks for 725 General Services Administration (GSA) workers.  The employees have less than 15 years seniority and were reportedly missing the required background investigation which is needed to comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.  HSPD12 requires all federal employees and contractors to have new high tech ID cards to access government computers and offices.  An employee could be terminated if the results of the investigation were not found “suitable”.  The union is filing an unfair labor practices charge because they reportedly have not been provided information on the investigative process or given an opportunity to meet with GSA officials.  GSA has released a statement indicating it has provided all the applicable information concerning HSPD12 that is permitted to be released by law.

BRB’s SSN Validator-Web Now Available

BRB’s SSN Validator-Web provides cost effective assurance of verifying identity and fighting fraud. Simply enter the 9-digit SSN and you will know within seconds if the number is valid. BRB’s SSN Validator-Web also identifies the year and state of issue - a geographical clue to when and where the individual obtained the SSN.  Added features include -

  •  Batch load up to 100 SSN’s at one time.
  •  Indicates if a SSN is on the SSA Death Index.
  •  Search the SSA Death Index by name.
  •  Updated Monthly

For more information Click Here.