Michael Klazema

Duke University Requiring Anyone Working with Minors to Complete a Background Check

Effective September 1st of this year, officials at Duke University in North Carolina are requiring everyone on campus who works in programs or activities w

Charity Director Accused of Theft Was Convicted of Similar Crime

A Spartanburg, South Carolina charity that provides services to low-income residents is now looking at nearly $40,000 less in their funds to help the needy

State Threatens to Revoke Daycare’s License Due to Inadequate Background Checks

A non-profit Louisiana daycare facility may soon be losing its license due to allegations from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services tha

Two City Workers Arrested Within Two Weeks Found With Prior Criminal Records

The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico has had two city employees arrested in separate incidences within two weeks of each other. In both cases, the men have

Compliance and Legislation

City Proposes Background Check Law for All Taxi Drivers

A proposed law in Oswego, New York, would require all of the city’s taxi drivers to undergo background checks in order to obtain a taxi driver’s license. T

University President Admits Lack of Judgment in Hiring Felon

Following the arrest of a former accountant, the President of the Mississippi University for Women, Dr. Jim Borsig, admits that an unreliable hiring policy

School Board Member Questions School District’s Background Check Policies and Urges Repeat Checks

School board member John Dutcher of the Johnston Community School District Board of Education isquestioning why the school district only conducts backgroun

Unlicensed Preschools Not Required to Conduct Background Checks in Oregon

Part-time preschool programs in the state of Oregon are not required to obtain a license in order to operate, and therefore, are not subject to the same ru

Three University Professors Accused of Holding Phony Ph.D Degrees

Three professors employed by the University of the District of Columbia are accused of holding Ph.D degrees obtained by a non-accredited online program. Th

Industry News

County Recreation Commission Demanding Policy on Background Checks

The Burke County Parks and Recreation Commission in South Carolina is seeking to standardize the policy on background checks for volunteers. According to G