Massachusetts Works to Make Police Officer Records Publicly Accessible

After widespread protests about police brutality and racism in 2020, many jurisdictions looked inward and began asking tough questions about how to respond and grow. In Massachusetts, the state turned to its Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to begin developing recommendations and taking action.

The Current State of Social Media Background Checks

Worldwide, the average person spends nearly two and a half hours every day on social media. That time can account for an incredible volume of posts, tweets, pins, videos, and more—virtually every kind of content you can imagine online. Not only do we share an incredible amount of information, often in "public" digital spaces, but we also quickly lose sight of it. The pace of online life usually means many people have a voluminous post history and very little idea of what it contains.

What are Advanced Background Checks?

How much do you know about that person your business is about to hire? A seemingly good fit for your company’s culture and qualifications that appear to tick all the right boxes might indicate that you’ve found the perfect candidate for an open position. However, that doesn’t mean you should skip the effort necessary to conduct a thorough employment screening. A friendly interview, well-written cover letter, and smart resume don’t tell the whole story. Hiding behind that facade could be a dark past—or the mundane reality of an old misdemeanor traffic violation.