Michael Klazema

Parking Enforcement Officer Hired without Criminal Background Check Writes Fake Tickets

Reporters in Prince George’s County, Md. have been investigating the case of a parking enforcement officer who allegedly wrote $2,000 worth of fake tickets

New Bill Would Give Youth Organizations Access to Federal Background Checks

United States Senator Charles Schumer is introducing a bipartisan bill that is designed to improve youth organizations’ ability to conduct thorough backgro

Compliance and Legislation, Indiana, criminal history providers

Criminal History Providers in Indiana

The Indiana legislature recently passed House Bill 1392 which amended laws about criminal history providers and criminal law and procedure.  The background

Compliance and Legislation, Background Checks, Missouri, home health agencies

Missouri Modifies the Employment Disqualification List for Home Care Employees

Missouri Senate Bill 127 was recently signed by the Governor. The legislation amends several sections of the existing law that pertain to public medical as

Manager and Board on the Hook for Poor Hiring Decision Leading to Embezzlement

A civil grand jury has concluded that the poor management and lack of oversight displayed by leaders of the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control Di

Delaware State University Administrator Outed as a Felon

State legislators and other individuals serving as Trustees for Delaware State University were shocked to learn that Freddie A Asinor, the head of the Univ

School Volunteer Rates Decline in Pinellas County

According to Michelle Roberge, volunteer coordinator for Pinellas County schools, volunteers are the “heart and soul” of a good school. They provide many u

Industry News, Background Checks, Illinois

Child Molestation Case Pushes Indiana Lawmakers to Consider Background Checks for Carnival Workers

One concerned parent described working at a traveling carnival as “a pedophile’s dream job.” She may be right, at least in states like Indiana where state

Little League Coaching Decision Raises Questions About Background Check Policy

At least one parent has pulled their child from an Indianapolis Little League team after learning that the team’s coach was involved in a drug bust in July

Lack of Time No Excuse for Not Running Background Checks

Matthew A Mazula got hired on as lifeguard at the Fort Edward Community Pool at the last minute, according to supervisor Mitch Suprenant. Because of the ti