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FBI gives Arizona score on criminal records system while DPS tracks gaps
April 21, 2015 - The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) released their annual review of individual state criminal history tracking systems. They are judged on overall accuracy. In Arizona, criminal records are kept and compiled by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Arizona’s score is 70 percent. That means 30 percent of the people arrested in our state last year did not have complete criminal histories. An ABC15 Investigation in March showed a gap in criminal records after convicts serve time in prison. Some get out without the prison term on their individual record. That’s better than many other states according to Lt. Colonel Jeff Raynor. “There are...
Uber's background checks don't catch criminals, says Houston
April 20, 2015 - Last week saw the latest story about an Uber driver, for all the wrong reasons. The newest incident happened in Houston, when an Uber driver allege...
Your right to public records
April 17, 2015 - Public records are generally defined as records made or received in connection with the transaction of official business by any government agency,...
Alaska House passes bill to remove online court records when charges are dismissed
April 17, 2015 - The Alaska House on Wednesday easily passed a bill to revoke the public’s access to online court records in cases in which charges have been...
Is expungement of criminal convictions fair for all parties?
April 16, 2015 - After jumping through all the right hoops, a person with old and relatively minor criminal convictions on their record can essentially make t...
Fingerprinting Teachers for Criminal Record
April 16, 2015 - A law put into place last year in Massachusetts was officially put “onto the books” this evening at a Chicopee school committee m...
City Official Hosting Clinic To Help Philadelphians Get Their Criminal Record Expunged
April 15, 2015 - A Philadelphia Councilwoman is hosting an expungement clinic tonight in Germantown for those with a criminal past who are looking for a better futu...
Daycares want more info on background checks
April 14, 2015 - State officials in Oregon said they go through a rigorous process of checking child care providers, but day care managers don’t get all the d...
Houston's background check for cabbies allows ex-cons behind the wheel
April 13, 2015 - The smartphone-based ride-sharing service Uber has been in the news lately, and the news hasn't been good. An Uber driver was ch...
Women's Group Wants Uber, Lyft to Improve Background Checks
April 13, 2015 - The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women wants companies like Uber and Lyft to beef up their background checks on drivers....
Ore. committee advances bill expanding background checks
April 09, 2015 - Despite staunch opposition from gun-rights activists, an Oregon Senate committee advanced a proposal Monday that requires background checks before...
City of Houston to fight Uber on background checks
April 08, 2015 - There is a bill that is working its way through the Legislature that would allow transportation network companies, like Uber, to solely be responsi...
East Stroudsburg University did not do background checks on youths
April 08, 2015 - East Stroudsburg University hosted nearly 80 youth camps, some involving overnight stays, that were supervised by adults who did not undergo crimin...
N.J. lawyers, court offices can help expunge criminal records
April 07, 2015 - Everybody makes mistakes. Fortunately for New Jersey residents, help is available for those who need a hand with getting that albatross of a mistak...
Bill before Alaska Legislature would remove some records from online court system
April 07, 2015 - Republican state Rep. Tammie Wilson has proposed legislation that would remove certain criminal cases from the state's online court-records sys...
Oregon Dems introduce gun background checks bill
April 03, 2015 - Oregon Democrats introduced a bill Thursday to require background checks on private firearm sales, setting up a showdown with gun rights advocates...
Helping Expunge an Inaccurate Criminal Record
April 03, 2015 - The Internet is failing 77 million Americans with a criminal record. If you are one of those Americans, you may have been arrested, but never charg...
Changes in effect for child care background checks
April 02, 2015 - Changes in child abuse background clearances resulting from new laws to help further protect children, went into effect on Jan. 1 and state Rep. Aa...
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