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New Online Dating Background Check and Safety Measure Passed
A new measure for internet dating sites sent by the Illinois Senate would now require these sites to provide more safety checks for customers. The new legislation which was approved by the majority would require dating sites to say upfront if they are running criminal background checks on its members or for those who…
Background Report Mistake Still on Record after Three Decades
Denver, Colorado – A Denver resident was pulled over and was mistaken for a murder homicide suspect from Michigan, almost four decades ago back in 1975 in Commerce City. He sat in a county jail for 5 days and was later released and was never charged with any crime. Decades later, James White, has…
Attorney in Afghan Massacre Opposed to Criminal Background Check
Attorney John Henry Browne, the lead civilian lawyer representing Robert Bales, the U.S. Army accused of killing 17 Afghan villagers, is objecting to a routine background check required by the military. These types of background checks are typical when classified evidence may be reviewed for a case, and in obtaining security clearances. The Seattle…
Background Checks on the Rise Amidst Re-elections and Increasing Crime
Firearm purchases and federal background checks through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System continue to rise nationwide. Police agencies, shooting ranges, and firearm dealers report an increase in overall purchase and background checks due to increasing concern over rising crime rates as well as fear of President Obama’s tightening Gun laws. Statistic…
Gun Enthusiast Gather at Annual NRA Convention
CBS News – About 70,000 National Rifle Association members gathered at the group’s annual convention, where guns and gear were displayed on a seven acre center. The NRA opposes any restrictions on gun ownership as well as President Barack Obama’s re-election. The NRA’s has placed it upon themselves to increase the portability of guns…
FBI Fingerprint Background Checks Goes Completely Digital
For those who need to get an FBI fingerprint background check, they may no longer have to wash ink from their fingers when they get fingerprinted as of this month. In Florida, one of the states now converting to an all digital in processing FBI fingerprint background checks, this is now a fact. As…
Major Dating Sites Now Requiring User Background Checks
Three major dating sites are now running criminal background checks for all their dating clients. These dating sites, namely eHarmony, Sparks Networks (JDate and ChristianMingle) and Match.com, hope to make online dating safer by implementing these background checks. The online dating sites will also now actively scan potential clients for histories of sexual assault,…
Phoenix Airport New Addition to Federal Background Check Program
Travelers in different state airports can pass through shorter security lines by joining a federal program that places travelers who pass through an extensive background check under a “trusted traveler” list called Global Entry. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has just recently added the program. The Phoenix Airport is one of 24 airports who…
February 2012 NICS Background Checks Up 31.4 Percent
Compared to February 2011, figures for this year has shown an increase of 31% with 1,266,344 FBI background checks in the NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) comparisons. Actual figures from the unajusted February 2012 NICS figures at 1,734,646 shows a 18.6% increase from the unadjusted NICS figures or just 1,463,138 in…
Persons in Terrorist Watch List Denied Gun Purchases by Passage of Veteran Backed Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Federal Gun Laws have done a great job at preventing and denying gun purchases to those who are not eligible, under the Brady Bill and other laws, namely those who are: Convicted Felons or those under indictment for a felony Known fugitives from justice in any state Individuals who were dishonorably…