Many businesses mistakenly believe that the FBI database is the “gold standard” for identifying those with criminal records. But, the FBI database only includes criminal records that have a fingerprint associated with them, and many from the state or county level do not. For more information about the strengths and weaknesses of relying on the FBI database, see this document prepared by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners.
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Aug 28, 2015 | Criminal History Check, Employment Screening
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