Jun 14, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG, Investigative
It’s a story told all too often–a disgruntled employee with access to weapons lashes out at coworkers in a violent rampage. Usually, the perpetrator has specific targets in mind, but innocent bystanders are frequently injured or killed, as well. As an employer,...
Jun 12, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Why is it so easy to get a gun in the federal background check system? The short answer to this question is that it shouldn’t be so easy to get a gun under the federal background check system. The way the system is structured is problematic, however. The...
Jun 6, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
What is NICS? NICS, or the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, is currently a required step in the process for all guns purchased through licensed firearm dealers, currently accounting for about 60% of sales. Unfortunately, there are many flaws in this...
May 4, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
How can we prevent workplace violence? When it comes to preventing workplace violence, the best defense is a good offense. Conduct thorough pre-employment screenings on anyone you are hoping to hire. Continue periodic background checks to be sure nothing new...
Mar 20, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Gun control is a popular discussion as a result of a troubling series of tragic shootings throughout the United States. Whether background investigations for purchasers of firearms are adequate is a common question. NICS, or the National Instant Criminal Background...
