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April 2013 Issue
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Background Checks

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Ore. School Enlists Dads for Enhanced Security

March 25, 2013
As many as 25 fathers have volunteered at Horizon Christians Schools to help with security at the pre-kindergarten through eighth grade campus.

Congressman Calls for Creation of Nat’l Center for Campus Public Safety

January 23, 2013
In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, Frank Wolf (R-VA) called on the Obama Administration on Tuesday to use existing funds to improve the nation’s background check system and create a national center for campus public safety.

Background Check Changes Proposed for Ontario Bus Drivers

December 5, 2012
The Ontario government has proposed changes for school bus driver criminal record checks that the Ontario School Bus Association (OSBA) said would be a “major improvement” over the current requirements.

Court: Law Limiting Background Checks to 7 Years Is Constitutional

November 14, 2012
A federal district court has upheld a federal law that makes it illegal for consumer reporting agencies, such as employee screening companies, to reveal background check information that is more than seven years old.

Calif. Passes Social Media Privacy Laws

October 8, 2012
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed two bills into law that ban employers and universities from requiring applicants to share social media credentials, such as passwords, or related personal content, InformationWeek reports.

New Penn State Hires to Undergo Background Checks

August 15, 2012
A new policy at Penn State requires a background check for all new hires, regardless of whether they work around children. The previous policy only covered administrators, faculty and some non-academic appointments.
 

10 Tips for Conducting Better Background Checks

June 29, 2012

University, school and hospital security professionals can work with their human resources departments to establish background screening policies that are fair and equitable to everyone. Consistency and clear documentation as well as the best practices that follow are the keys to acceptance of a policy that protects the public and staff while making a campus more secure.

Buffalo Hospital Murder Suspect’s Body Found

June 15, 2012
The body of Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) trauma surgeon Timothy Jorden Jr. was found in a ravine near his home today.

Neighbors: Suspect’s Personality Changed Before Hospital Shooting

June 15, 2012
Neighbors of Erie County Medical Center trauma surgeon Timothy Jorden Jr. are saying they saw a shift in his personality prior to the shooting death of his former girlfriend on Wednesday.

1 Woman Killed in Buffalo Hospital Shooting

June 13, 2012
Erie County Medical Center was put on lockdown Wednesday morning after a woman was fatally shot. A prominent trauma surgeon is being sought as a person of interest in the shooting.

Calif. Legislature Considers Social Media Privacy Bill

May 3, 2012
The bill would prohibit employers from requiring an employee or prospective employee to provide their username and password to their social media accounts, such as Facebook and Twitter.

Foreign Spies Targeting U.S. Universities

April 11, 2012
National security officials have become alarmed at the growing signs that foreign intelligence services are spying on American institutions of higher education.

N.Y. Teachers Guilty of Misconduct Still Have Jobs

April 9, 2012
In 16 cases where The New York City Education Department wanted to dismiss teachers found guilty of misconduct, an arbitrator overruled the department in favor of a milder penalty such as a fine, suspension or formal reprimand.

Conducting Background Checks On a Budget

March 15, 2012
Here are some free or low-cost resources to help you screen potential employees, volunteers and other individuals on your campus.

Police: Teacher Accused of Child Sex Abuse Fled to Mexico

February 23, 2012
Police investigated George Hernandez three times for alleged sexual misconduct involving students, but he was able to resign from the Los Angeles Unified School District and get a job at the Inglewood Unified School District. Police now believe he has fled the country.

Entire School Staff Removed During Sex Abuse Investigation

February 7, 2012
More than 120 staff members at Miramonte Elementary School are being removed at least until August while authorities investigate child sexual abuse allegations against two of the school's teachers.

2 Pittsburgh School Security Officers Have Criminal Records

February 6, 2012
Pennsylvania state law requires school districts to ensure that security guards on campus have clean criminal records. However, with more schools hiring private contractors to handle security, some guards have not been properly screened.
 

Child Sexual Abuse: It’s More Prevalent Than You Think

January 18, 2012

Know the signs of abuse and the common behaviors of offenders so you can protect the children in your organization.

Training, Monitoring Staff and the Policies that Prevent Abuse

January 18, 2012

These are the steps you can take to prevent child sexual abuse after an employee or volunteer has been hired.

Fugitive Turns Self In After Chaperoning School Field Trip

December 17, 2011
The Seattle School District has launched an investigation after a fugitive ended up on a school field trip with 20 Lowell Elementary students.
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