Background Checks

Police Officer Charged for Illegally Using Database for His Private Security Company

The 20-year veteran of the Cleveland Police Department used a law enforcement database to conduct background checks on behalf of his security company.

Report: G4S Made ‘Clerical Error’ in Evaluating Orlando Shooter’s Psychological Test

Omar Mateen had listed the wrong name for the psychologist who evaluated a mandatory test to determine if he should be authorized to carry a firearm.

Uber Stands By Driver Screening Process After Deadly Shootings in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Even critics of Uber’s background checks say nothing could have prevented Jason Dalton from allegedly killing six people on Saturday night.

Arizona Alarm Companies Clash Over Technician Background Checks

The Arizona Alarm Dealers Association and the Arizona Alarm Association are at odds on whether alarm technicians should undergo background checks.

Strive to Ensure Security Sales Reps Are Reputable

Alarm companies better make sure their sales reps are reputable or face the consequences.

Why Your Customers Should Care About Licensing

Competing Ariz. Alarm Associations Quarrel Over Licensing Rules

Utah Alarm Firm to Pay $1M for Allegedly Hiring Convicted Felons

ESA Asks Members to Support Senate Background Check Legislation

ESA: Federal Background Check Law Priority No. 1