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Why is my court case on the Internet?: "Why Is My Court Case on the Internet?"
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About the memory hole
About: "Purpose > The Memory Hole exists to preserve and spread material that is in danger of being lost, is hard to find, or is not widely known. This includes:
• Government files
• Corporate memos
• Court documents (incl. lawsuits and transcripts)
• Police reports and eyewitness statements
• Congressional testimony
• Reports (governmental and non-governmental)
• Maps, patents, Web pages
• Photographs, video, and sound recordings
The emphasis is on material that exposes things that we’re not supposed to know (or that we’re supposed to forget).
• Government files
• Corporate memos
• Court documents (incl. lawsuits and transcripts)
• Police reports and eyewitness statements
• Congressional testimony
• Reports (governmental and non-governmental)
• Maps, patents, Web pages
• Photographs, video, and sound recordings
The emphasis is on material that exposes things that we’re not supposed to know (or that we’re supposed to forget).
About the memory hole!
About: "Purpose > The Memory Hole exists to preserve and spread material that is in danger of being lost, is hard to find, or is not widely known. This includes:
• Government files
• Corporate memos
• Court documents (incl. lawsuits and transcripts)
• Police reports and eyewitness statements
• Congressional testimony
• Reports (governmental and non-governmental)
• Maps, patents, Web pages
• Photographs, video, and sound recordings
• News articles
• Books (and portions of books)
The emphasis is on material that exposes things that we’re not supposed to know (or that we’re supposed to forget).
I CAN FEEL YOUR PAIN MY BROTHER!!
Funding > The Memory Hole is funded entirely out of Russ’ own shallow pockets, including the money that readers like you graciously tuck into those pockets. It contains no e-commerce, subscriber areas, or ads (except for the obvious self-promotion of those books written or edited by Russ). It does not receive funding from foundations."
• Government files
• Corporate memos
• Court documents (incl. lawsuits and transcripts)
• Police reports and eyewitness statements
• Congressional testimony
• Reports (governmental and non-governmental)
• Maps, patents, Web pages
• Photographs, video, and sound recordings
• News articles
• Books (and portions of books)
The emphasis is on material that exposes things that we’re not supposed to know (or that we’re supposed to forget).
I CAN FEEL YOUR PAIN MY BROTHER!!
Funding > The Memory Hole is funded entirely out of Russ’ own shallow pockets, including the money that readers like you graciously tuck into those pockets. It contains no e-commerce, subscriber areas, or ads (except for the obvious self-promotion of those books written or edited by Russ). It does not receive funding from foundations."
Rummaging in the Governments attic: Governmentattic.org
Rummaging in the Governments attic: Governmentattic.org: "Welcome to governmentattic.org
governmentattic.org provides electronic copies of hundreds of interesting Federal Government documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. Fascinating historical documents, reports on items in the news, oddities and fun stuff and government bloopers, they're all here. Think of browsing this site as rummaging through the Government's Attic -- hence our name. Our motto: Videre licet."
governmentattic.org provides electronic copies of hundreds of interesting Federal Government documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. Fascinating historical documents, reports on items in the news, oddities and fun stuff and government bloopers, they're all here. Think of browsing this site as rummaging through the Government's Attic -- hence our name. Our motto: Videre licet."
Rummaging in the Governments attic: Governmentattic.org
Rummaging in the Governments attic: Governmentattic.org: "Welcome to governmentattic.org
governmentattic.org provides electronic copies of hundreds of interesting Federal Government documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. Fascinating historical documents, reports on items in the news, oddities and fun stuff and government bloopers, they're all here. Think of browsing this site as rummaging through the Government's Attic -- hence our name. Our motto: Videre licet."
governmentattic.org provides electronic copies of hundreds of interesting Federal Government documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. Fascinating historical documents, reports on items in the news, oddities and fun stuff and government bloopers, they're all here. Think of browsing this site as rummaging through the Government's Attic -- hence our name. Our motto: Videre licet."
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator | National Institute of Justice
Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator | National Institute of Justice: "Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator
November 1997
Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator describes a study that focused on the establishment of guidelines for conducting death investigations. The principal purpose of the study, initiated in June 1996, was to identify, delineate, and assemble a set of investigative tasks that should and could be performed at every death scene. These tasks would serve as the foundation of the guide for death scene investigators. This research was based on the collective knowledge of three multidisciplinary content area expert groups. The focus was on the death scene, the body, and the interactive skills and knowledge that must be applied to ensure a successful case outcome.
Full text:
* Adobe Acrobat File"
November 1997
Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator describes a study that focused on the establishment of guidelines for conducting death investigations. The principal purpose of the study, initiated in June 1996, was to identify, delineate, and assemble a set of investigative tasks that should and could be performed at every death scene. These tasks would serve as the foundation of the guide for death scene investigators. This research was based on the collective knowledge of three multidisciplinary content area expert groups. The focus was on the death scene, the body, and the interactive skills and knowledge that must be applied to ensure a successful case outcome.
Full text:
* Adobe Acrobat File"
NCJRS Abstract - National Criminal Justice Reference Service
NCJRS Abstract - National Criminal Justice Reference Service: "Title: Measuring the Performance of Criminal History Records Systems: The Records Quality Index
Author(s): James M. Tien Ph.D. ; Michael F. Cahn ; Robin C. Neray ; David M. Einstein ; Ke Pei"
Author(s): James M. Tien Ph.D. ; Michael F. Cahn ; Robin C. Neray ; David M. Einstein ; Ke Pei"
Monday, August 31, 2009
Five websites for digging up source documents | Center for Investigative Reporting
Five websites for digging up source documents | Center for Investigative Reporting: "Five websites for digging up source documents
AS I OFTEN SAY SOME OF THE BEST SITES FOR DETECTIVES ARE FOR REPORTERS: A large part of investigative reporting is crunching numbers and digging up source documents. Here are five websites that host digital archives of government documents, mostly acquired through Freedom of Information Act requests. Learn more about filing FOIA requests in this guide from Medill. The sites listed here are all run by private organizations. For documents and images archived by the federal government, try the National Archives.
AS I OFTEN SAY SOME OF THE BEST SITES FOR DETECTIVES ARE FOR REPORTERS: A large part of investigative reporting is crunching numbers and digging up source documents. Here are five websites that host digital archives of government documents, mostly acquired through Freedom of Information Act requests. Learn more about filing FOIA requests in this guide from Medill. The sites listed here are all run by private organizations. For documents and images archived by the federal government, try the National Archives.
ResourceShelf
ResourceShelf: "Ireland: Searchable 1911 Census Goes Online
August 30th, 2009
From the Article:
A new database for Irish genealogy and research was yesterday released online by the National Library of Ireland.
The free searchable version of the April 1911 family census contains information from the 32 counties and is searchable using any combination of name, surname, age, sex and place
It gives access not only to a database of information but to images of the original census forms which would have been handwritten by the head of the household.
The project, which has so far taken three years of work, has information which is much more personal than the online census release by the CSO earlier this year.
In June, the results of every census conducted in Ireland from 1926 to 1991 were made available online to the public for the first time.
Access the Database
Source: IrishTimes.com"
August 30th, 2009
From the Article:
A new database for Irish genealogy and research was yesterday released online by the National Library of Ireland.
The free searchable version of the April 1911 family census contains information from the 32 counties and is searchable using any combination of name, surname, age, sex and place
It gives access not only to a database of information but to images of the original census forms which would have been handwritten by the head of the household.
The project, which has so far taken three years of work, has information which is much more personal than the online census release by the CSO earlier this year.
In June, the results of every census conducted in Ireland from 1926 to 1991 were made available online to the public for the first time.
Access the Database
Source: IrishTimes.com"
Monday, August 17, 2009
NREMT - State EMS Agency Information
NREMT - State EMS Agency Information: "State EMS Agency Information
National Certification is NOT a license to practice. For specific licensing information contact the state in which you wish to practice.
To obtain contact information for State EMS offices, place your mouse over the state initials below. To go to a State EMS webpage, click on the state below.
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National Certification is NOT a license to practice. For specific licensing information contact the state in which you wish to practice.
To obtain contact information for State EMS offices, place your mouse over the state initials below. To go to a State EMS webpage, click on the state below.
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© Copyright 2001-2008, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians"
SEARCH Publications
SEARCH Publications: "Technical Brief– A Service-Oriented Architecture Primer for Executives: Why You Should Care
This brief outlines the business case for Service-Oriented Architecture to help prepare justice practitioners make key decisions and help facilitate a successful integration strategy.
Technical Brief– Using NIEM with Web Services
The National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) is an XML vocabulary that is quickly gaining popularity as a means to support cross-domain information sharing. “Web services” is a term for a group of industry standards that collectively provide a mechanism for exchanging XML-based messages, such as NIEM messages. One of these standards is the Web Services Description Language (WSDL), which standardizes the specification and description of a web services interface. This brief explains the crucial relationship between NIEM Information Exchange Package Documentation (IEPD) and WSDL.
Report of the National Focus Group on the Retention of Civil Fingerprints by Criminal History Record Repositories
This report examines situations in which fingerprints submitted to state criminal central repositories for applicant criminal record checks are retained. It is based on the National Focus Group's deliberations, a print retention survey of state repositories, and related research.
Survey of State Criminal History Information Systems, 2006
This report is based upon the results from a survey conducted of the administrators of the State criminal history record repositories by SEARCH. It presents a snapshot as of December 31, 2006, of 55 jurisdictions: The 50 States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Creating a Wireless Network Investigation Toolkit: Basic Hardware and Software Specifications
Creating a Cellular Device Investigation Toolkit: Basic Hardware and Software Specifications"
This brief outlines the business case for Service-Oriented Architecture to help prepare justice practitioners make key decisions and help facilitate a successful integration strategy.
Technical Brief– Using NIEM with Web Services
The National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) is an XML vocabulary that is quickly gaining popularity as a means to support cross-domain information sharing. “Web services” is a term for a group of industry standards that collectively provide a mechanism for exchanging XML-based messages, such as NIEM messages. One of these standards is the Web Services Description Language (WSDL), which standardizes the specification and description of a web services interface. This brief explains the crucial relationship between NIEM Information Exchange Package Documentation (IEPD) and WSDL.
Report of the National Focus Group on the Retention of Civil Fingerprints by Criminal History Record Repositories
This report examines situations in which fingerprints submitted to state criminal central repositories for applicant criminal record checks are retained. It is based on the National Focus Group's deliberations, a print retention survey of state repositories, and related research.
Survey of State Criminal History Information Systems, 2006
This report is based upon the results from a survey conducted of the administrators of the State criminal history record repositories by SEARCH. It presents a snapshot as of December 31, 2006, of 55 jurisdictions: The 50 States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Creating a Wireless Network Investigation Toolkit: Basic Hardware and Software Specifications
Creating a Cellular Device Investigation Toolkit: Basic Hardware and Software Specifications"
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Government Innovators Network: Theme: *Accountability
Government Innovators Network: Theme: *Accountability: "Theme - *Accountability
This page summarizes Government Innovators Network content about *Accountability.
Lack of government transparency can lead to a wide range of abuses including bribery, patronage, and misappropriation of public funds. Innovators can mitigate corruption by implementing mechanisms for holding governments accountable for their performance. Improving accountability can also be a first step in reforming top down hierarchical institutions, making them more responsive to the needs of citizens."
This page summarizes Government Innovators Network content about *Accountability.
Lack of government transparency can lead to a wide range of abuses including bribery, patronage, and misappropriation of public funds. Innovators can mitigate corruption by implementing mechanisms for holding governments accountable for their performance. Improving accountability can also be a first step in reforming top down hierarchical institutions, making them more responsive to the needs of citizens."
DNA.gov: Cold Case Training
DNA.gov: Cold Case Training: "The DNA Initiative - Advancing Criminal Justice Through DNA Technology
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DNA.gov > Solving Crimes > Solving Cold Cases > Cold Case Training
Unsolved Cases: Cold Cases Analysis Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
All courses are full but you can sign up for an e-mail updates envelope icon whenever NIJ announces any new training course.
The Virginia Center for Policing Innovation offers a tuition-free 16-hour course to help investigators and prosecutors successfully resolve cold cases. The course is sponsored by the National Institute of Justice. It provides:
* A practical foundation in forensic biology and DNA evidence identification.
* Guidance in identifying cases for investigation.
* A review of communication basics and impediments.
* Examples of solved cases, using an investigator's point of view.
* Instruction on maximizing successful prosecution of cold cases.
* A discussion on how to create a successful cold case homicide squad.
* Strategies for working with the media.
Who Should Attend
American law enforcement and prosecutors who are actively involved in investigating and prosecuting complex criminal cases should attend. Teams of law enforcement are also encouraged to attend.
Application Process and Costs
The application period is closed.
Learn more from the Virginia Center for Policing Innovation.
* About Forensic DNA
* DNA Databases
* Reducing the Backlog
* Solving Crimes
o Solving Cold Cases
+ The Long and Short of DNA
+ How Can DNA Databases Aid Investigations?
+ Practical Considerations
+ Identifying, Analyzing, and Prioritizing Cases
+ Cold Case Squads: Leaving No Stone Unturned
+ Funding for Solving Cold Cases
+ Cold Case Training
o Solving Property Crimes
* Identifying Persons and Victims
* Postconviction Testing
* Tools for Forensic Scientists
* Services for Laboratories
* Statutes and Case Law
* Other Resources for DNA Information
Browse by Audience
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DNA.gov > Solving Crimes > Solving Cold Cases > Cold Case Training
Unsolved Cases: Cold Cases Analysis Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
All courses are full but you can sign up for an e-mail updates envelope icon whenever NIJ announces any new training course.
The Virginia Center for Policing Innovation offers a tuition-free 16-hour course to help investigators and prosecutors successfully resolve cold cases. The course is sponsored by the National Institute of Justice. It provides:
* A practical foundation in forensic biology and DNA evidence identification.
* Guidance in identifying cases for investigation.
* A review of communication basics and impediments.
* Examples of solved cases, using an investigator's point of view.
* Instruction on maximizing successful prosecution of cold cases.
* A discussion on how to create a successful cold case homicide squad.
* Strategies for working with the media.
Who Should Attend
American law enforcement and prosecutors who are actively involved in investigating and prosecuting complex criminal cases should attend. Teams of law enforcement are also encouraged to attend.
Application Process and Costs
The application period is closed.
Learn more from the Virginia Center for Policing Innovation.
* About Forensic DNA
* DNA Databases
* Reducing the Backlog
* Solving Crimes
o Solving Cold Cases
+ The Long and Short of DNA
+ How Can DNA Databases Aid Investigations?
+ Practical Considerations
+ Identifying, Analyzing, and Prioritizing Cases
+ Cold Case Squads: Leaving No Stone Unturned
+ Funding for Solving Cold Cases
+ Cold Case Training
o Solving Property Crimes
* Identifying Persons and Victims
* Postconviction Testing
* Tools for Forensic Scientists
* Services for Laboratories
* Statutes and Case Law
* Other Resources for DNA Information
Browse by Audience
* Officers/ Investigators
* Forensic Scientists
* Officers of the Court
* Crime Lab Managers
* Researchers
* Policymakers and Lawmakers
* Victim Advocates"
Incident1 - National Maps of Police, Fire, 911, and Emergency Incidents
Incident1 - National Maps of Police, Fire, 911, and Emergency Incidents: "Welcome to Incident1!
We put police, fire, and emergency incidents from around the nation on a map. The map on the left shows the most recent incident from each region. To see a detailed map of the incidents for your area, enter your zip code or select a region from the list.
What makes this site unique?
There are one or two other sites that aggregate incident data. Incident1 is different in a couple of important ways: it shows data from multiple agencies on one map, and it lets you search by zip code and region."
We put police, fire, and emergency incidents from around the nation on a map. The map on the left shows the most recent incident from each region. To see a detailed map of the incidents for your area, enter your zip code or select a region from the list.
What makes this site unique?
There are one or two other sites that aggregate incident data. Incident1 is different in a couple of important ways: it shows data from multiple agencies on one map, and it lets you search by zip code and region."
BRB's Public Records Blog: Occupational Licensing
BRB's Public Records Blog: Occupational Licensing: "BRB Publications Launches New Web Page www.verifyprolicense.com Providing Access to State Licensing Boards
BRB Publications annouced today a new website that enables the public to verify individuals and businesses required to be licensed or have a certification or registration.
This free, new resource enables a researcher to check the representations people make to the public in day-to-day personal or business life. Users of www.verifyprolicense.comcan choose an occupation or business category, by state, to find the direct address, phone number, and web page of the licensing or certification board. The resulting screen also provides a hot link to a License Validator to verify the license, permit, and registration information for individuals and or businesses. Another valuable feature of the search is that it often indicates when disciplinary action has been taken against an individual or business. This site is updated weekly and includes over 8,000 occupations with over 4,500 'name searchable' links providing immediate results.
According to BRB Publication’s CEO Michael Sankey, 'Professional occupational licensing and non-voluntary certifications and registrations are generally a matter of public record, intended to protect the public from fraud and the misrepresentations of qualifications. It is simply a smart business practice to check on those with whom you deal, particularly if strangers come into a home, or if money and property are involved.'
Also, the new website is dedicated to educating the public about The Sue Weaver C.A.U.S.E. (Consumer Awareness of Unsafe Service Employment).
About the Sue Weaver C.A.U.S.E.
On August 27, 2001, Sue Weaver was brutally raped and beaten to death by a twice convicted sex-offender. Ms. Weaver’s attacker was hired through a major department store to do service work in her home. In memory of Sue Weaver, C.A.U.S.E. was founded in 2004 as a non-profit organization that brings awareness and education to consumers and employers regarding the necessity of criminal background checks on all service employees, contractors and subcontractors hired to work in or near clients’ homes. For more information about C.A.U.S.E. visit www.sueweavercause.org.
Posted at 12:17 PM in Occupational Licensing, Pre-employment Screening, Recommended Resources, State Agencies | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
August 30, 2007
Urban Myth: Licensed Professionals Such as Doctors, Lawyers or Teachers, Do Not Need Background Checks
Posted with permission from ESR Newsletter and Legal Update, a newsletter by Lester S. Rosen Esq. and Employment Screening Resources (ESR), www.esr.com
A popular urban myth is that members of regulated and licensed professions, such as doctors, lawyers, CPA’s, nurses or teachers do not need a background check because some governmental agency is in charge of ensuring that individuals that commit crimes or misconduct will not have a license to practice their profession.
Unfortunately, nothing can be further from the truth. Licensing is conducted by numerous boards in the 50 states and territories. Due to some of the following factors, it is entirely possible for a criminal to be licensed by a state agency:
The system for a licensing board to discover a criminal conviction is far from perfect. Conviction data may not be sent to a licensing board immediately, or at all. In addition, there can be a substantial lag time between the alleged criminal act, the arrest and the conviction. Even if the criminal conviction is discovered by the licensing board, the disciplinary process takes time. Unless the licensing board takes action to issue an immediate suspension, the licensee may be able to continue to practice while the administrative procedures drag on.
While the disciplinary action is pending, a licensee may simply move to another state and apply for a license, covering up the proceedings in the first state. In other words, a licensee may try to “beat the discipline” before the new state finds out about it.
Even if a person is suspended in one state, an employer cannot assume that all state licensing boards share information with each other. As we discovered post 9/11, we do not live in a world where the government routinely collects and shares data with other governmental entities. There can even be situations where a person commits a crime that does not result in losing a license, but is still important for an employer to know about. In fact, in some licensed occupations, a person may even get a “private” reprimand meaning that a check with the appropriate licensing board may not reveal anything.
The bottom-line: Employers that hire a member of a licensed or regulated occupation cannot assume that they are immune from liability simply because a person appears to have a current license. Since it is possible for criminal convictions or acts of misconduct to “fall through the cracks,” an employer still has a duty to exercise due diligence by its own independent background check.
For a free comrehensive listing of the numerous state agencies that license occupations, see: http://www.brbpub.com/pubrecsitesOccStates.asp
Posted at 10:27 AM in Occupational Licensing, Pre-employment Screening | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
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BRB Publications annouced today a new website that enables the public to verify individuals and businesses required to be licensed or have a certification or registration.
This free, new resource enables a researcher to check the representations people make to the public in day-to-day personal or business life. Users of www.verifyprolicense.comcan choose an occupation or business category, by state, to find the direct address, phone number, and web page of the licensing or certification board. The resulting screen also provides a hot link to a License Validator to verify the license, permit, and registration information for individuals and or businesses. Another valuable feature of the search is that it often indicates when disciplinary action has been taken against an individual or business. This site is updated weekly and includes over 8,000 occupations with over 4,500 'name searchable' links providing immediate results.
According to BRB Publication’s CEO Michael Sankey, 'Professional occupational licensing and non-voluntary certifications and registrations are generally a matter of public record, intended to protect the public from fraud and the misrepresentations of qualifications. It is simply a smart business practice to check on those with whom you deal, particularly if strangers come into a home, or if money and property are involved.'
Also, the new website is dedicated to educating the public about The Sue Weaver C.A.U.S.E. (Consumer Awareness of Unsafe Service Employment).
About the Sue Weaver C.A.U.S.E.
On August 27, 2001, Sue Weaver was brutally raped and beaten to death by a twice convicted sex-offender. Ms. Weaver’s attacker was hired through a major department store to do service work in her home. In memory of Sue Weaver, C.A.U.S.E. was founded in 2004 as a non-profit organization that brings awareness and education to consumers and employers regarding the necessity of criminal background checks on all service employees, contractors and subcontractors hired to work in or near clients’ homes. For more information about C.A.U.S.E. visit www.sueweavercause.org.
Posted at 12:17 PM in Occupational Licensing, Pre-employment Screening, Recommended Resources, State Agencies | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
August 30, 2007
Urban Myth: Licensed Professionals Such as Doctors, Lawyers or Teachers, Do Not Need Background Checks
Posted with permission from ESR Newsletter and Legal Update, a newsletter by Lester S. Rosen Esq. and Employment Screening Resources (ESR), www.esr.com
A popular urban myth is that members of regulated and licensed professions, such as doctors, lawyers, CPA’s, nurses or teachers do not need a background check because some governmental agency is in charge of ensuring that individuals that commit crimes or misconduct will not have a license to practice their profession.
Unfortunately, nothing can be further from the truth. Licensing is conducted by numerous boards in the 50 states and territories. Due to some of the following factors, it is entirely possible for a criminal to be licensed by a state agency:
The system for a licensing board to discover a criminal conviction is far from perfect. Conviction data may not be sent to a licensing board immediately, or at all. In addition, there can be a substantial lag time between the alleged criminal act, the arrest and the conviction. Even if the criminal conviction is discovered by the licensing board, the disciplinary process takes time. Unless the licensing board takes action to issue an immediate suspension, the licensee may be able to continue to practice while the administrative procedures drag on.
While the disciplinary action is pending, a licensee may simply move to another state and apply for a license, covering up the proceedings in the first state. In other words, a licensee may try to “beat the discipline” before the new state finds out about it.
Even if a person is suspended in one state, an employer cannot assume that all state licensing boards share information with each other. As we discovered post 9/11, we do not live in a world where the government routinely collects and shares data with other governmental entities. There can even be situations where a person commits a crime that does not result in losing a license, but is still important for an employer to know about. In fact, in some licensed occupations, a person may even get a “private” reprimand meaning that a check with the appropriate licensing board may not reveal anything.
The bottom-line: Employers that hire a member of a licensed or regulated occupation cannot assume that they are immune from liability simply because a person appears to have a current license. Since it is possible for criminal convictions or acts of misconduct to “fall through the cracks,” an employer still has a duty to exercise due diligence by its own independent background check.
For a free comrehensive listing of the numerous state agencies that license occupations, see: http://www.brbpub.com/pubrecsitesOccStates.asp
Posted at 10:27 AM in Occupational Licensing, Pre-employment Screening | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
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* Criminal Records
* Education
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* Int'l Public Records
* Jurisdiction Alert
* Legal Research
* Legislation
* Military Records
* Motor Vehicle Records
* New Book Releases
* Occupational Licensing
* Pre-employment Screening
* Public Records
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* Recommended Resources
* Record Research Tips
* Sexual Offender Databases
* Skip-tracing
* State Agencies
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* UCC Records
* Urban Myths
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Subscribe to this blog's feed"
BRB's Public Records Blog: Occupational Licensing
BRB's Public Records Blog: Occupational Licensing: "June 10, 2009
BRB Publications Launches New Web Page www.verifyprolicense.com Providing Access to State Licensing Boards
BRB Publications annouced today a new website that enables the public to verify individuals and businesses required to be licensed or have a certification or registration.
This free, new resource enables a researcher to check the representations people make to the public in day-to-day personal or business life. Users of www.verifyprolicense.comcan choose a"
BRB Publications Launches New Web Page www.verifyprolicense.com Providing Access to State Licensing Boards
BRB Publications annouced today a new website that enables the public to verify individuals and businesses required to be licensed or have a certification or registration.
This free, new resource enables a researcher to check the representations people make to the public in day-to-day personal or business life. Users of www.verifyprolicense.comcan choose a"
Friday, August 14, 2009
NamUs - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
NamUs - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System: "* Home
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Watch a 6-minute video: NamUs Behind the Scenes: How It Works, Why It Matters
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is a clearinghouse for missing persons and unidentified decedent records. NamUs is a free online system that can be searched by medical examiners, coroners, law enforcement officials and the general public to solve these cases.
The Unidentified Decedents Database contains information entered by medical examiners and coroners. Unidentified decedents are people who have died and whose bodies have not been identified. Anyone can search this database using characteristics such as sex, race, distinct body features and even dental information.
The Missing Persons Database contains information about missing persons that can be entered by anyone; before it appears as a case on NamUs, the information is verified. NamUs provides the ability to print missing persons posters and even map out possible travel routes in a search for a missing person. Other resources include links to state clearinghouses, medical examiner and coroner offices, law enforcement agencies, victim assistance groups and pertinent legislation.
When a new missing persons or unidentified decedent case is entered into NamUs, the system automatically performs cross-matching comparisons between the databases, searching for matches or similarities between cases.
NamUs also provides free DNA testing and other forensic services, such as anthropology and odontology assistance.
* DOJ Home
* OJP Home
* Contact OJP
* Accessibility
* Legal Policies and Disclaimers
* Privacy Policy
* Links
* FOIA
* USA.gov"
* About NamUs
* Contacts
* News Room
Missing Persons
Missing Persons
Unidentified Decedent Reporting System
Unidentified Decedents
Watch a 6-minute video: NamUs Behind the Scenes: How It Works, Why It Matters
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is a clearinghouse for missing persons and unidentified decedent records. NamUs is a free online system that can be searched by medical examiners, coroners, law enforcement officials and the general public to solve these cases.
The Unidentified Decedents Database contains information entered by medical examiners and coroners. Unidentified decedents are people who have died and whose bodies have not been identified. Anyone can search this database using characteristics such as sex, race, distinct body features and even dental information.
The Missing Persons Database contains information about missing persons that can be entered by anyone; before it appears as a case on NamUs, the information is verified. NamUs provides the ability to print missing persons posters and even map out possible travel routes in a search for a missing person. Other resources include links to state clearinghouses, medical examiner and coroner offices, law enforcement agencies, victim assistance groups and pertinent legislation.
When a new missing persons or unidentified decedent case is entered into NamUs, the system automatically performs cross-matching comparisons between the databases, searching for matches or similarities between cases.
NamUs also provides free DNA testing and other forensic services, such as anthropology and odontology assistance.
* DOJ Home
* OJP Home
* Contact OJP
* Accessibility
* Legal Policies and Disclaimers
* Privacy Policy
* Links
* FOIA
* USA.gov"
Law Enforcement Forum on Minimal Force Options
Publications: "LTC Edward L. Hughes (USA-Ret)
Headline
Report on the Sixth International Law Enforcement Forum on Minimal Force Options
Summary
The Sixth International Law Enforcement Forum on Minimal Force Options was co-hosted by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The forum was organized and conducted by the Institute for Non-Lethal Defense Technologies (INLDT) of The Pennsylvania State University and the National Tactical Officer Association (NTOA). The workshop was held in Orlando, Florida on May 20, 21 & 22, 2008."
Headline
Report on the Sixth International Law Enforcement Forum on Minimal Force Options
Summary
The Sixth International Law Enforcement Forum on Minimal Force Options was co-hosted by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The forum was organized and conducted by the Institute for Non-Lethal Defense Technologies (INLDT) of The Pennsylvania State University and the National Tactical Officer Association (NTOA). The workshop was held in Orlando, Florida on May 20, 21 & 22, 2008."
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Scoop: Preston Peet: How to Be a Successful Drug Dealer
Scoop: Preston Peet: How to Be a Successful Drug Dealer: "Preston Peet: How to Be a Successful Drug Dealer
Friday, 26 July 2002, 3:30 pm
Article: Preston Peet
How the People Seldom Catch Intelligence-
(or... How to Be a Successful Drug Dealer)
By Preston Peet * - Editor drugwar.com"
Friday, 26 July 2002, 3:30 pm
Article: Preston Peet
How the People Seldom Catch Intelligence-
(or... How to Be a Successful Drug Dealer)
By Preston Peet * - Editor drugwar.com"
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)
FOIA (Freedom of Information Act): "HHS Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts Division
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal statue that allows individuals to request access to federal agency records, except to the extent records are protected from disclosure by the Freedom of Information Act. Bill Hall is Acting Chief Freedom of Information Act Officer.
What We Do
The FOIA and Privacy Acts Division handles FOIA and Privacy Act issues and requests. We respect the right of the public to access information in the possession of the Department, but also protect privileged information.
When a request is received by the FOIA and Privacy Acts Division, the appropriate HHS FOIA Service Requester Center(s) (FRSC) are asked to search their records for materials associated with the request.
When requested records are found in the Office of the Secretary, or in more than one HHS FOIA Requester Service Center, the documents are typically forwarded to HHS FOIA and Privacy Acts Division for review
Fees For FOIA Services
Departmental FOIA Regulations allow us to recover part of the costs associated with the processing of FOIA requests. Unless you state a specific fee limit in your request, we will assume that you are willing to pay all the fees incurred in the processing of your request and will not contact you concerning the FOIA fees. Some fees are exempt.
Finding Information
Information is available on HHS's Web site. HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVS) FOIA Service Requester Centers Web sites have electronic reading rooms with frequently requested FOIA information.
Under the statute, federal agencies are required to respond to a FOIA request within twenty business days from when the request is received by the FOIA Requester Service Center that maintains the appropriate records. This period does not begin until the request is actually received by the disclosure officer of the component that maintains the records sought. Some HHS FOIA Requester Service Centers receive thousands of requests each year. Many of these requests require a line-by-line review of hundreds or even thousands of pages of documents. HHS makes every effort to respond to FOIA requests as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
FOIA Requester Service Centers
Each FOIA office in HHS has a FOIA Requester Service Center that processes relevant FOIA requests.
* AoA - Administration on Aging
* ACF - Administration for Children and Families
* AHRQ - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
* CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
* CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
* FDA - Food and Drug Administration
* HRSA - Health Resources and Services Administration
* IHS - Indian Health Service
* NIH - National Institutes of Health
* OIG - Office of Inspector General
* PSC - Program Support Center
* PHS - Public Health Service
* SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration"
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal statue that allows individuals to request access to federal agency records, except to the extent records are protected from disclosure by the Freedom of Information Act. Bill Hall is Acting Chief Freedom of Information Act Officer.
What We Do
The FOIA and Privacy Acts Division handles FOIA and Privacy Act issues and requests. We respect the right of the public to access information in the possession of the Department, but also protect privileged information.
When a request is received by the FOIA and Privacy Acts Division, the appropriate HHS FOIA Service Requester Center(s) (FRSC) are asked to search their records for materials associated with the request.
When requested records are found in the Office of the Secretary, or in more than one HHS FOIA Requester Service Center, the documents are typically forwarded to HHS FOIA and Privacy Acts Division for review
Fees For FOIA Services
Departmental FOIA Regulations allow us to recover part of the costs associated with the processing of FOIA requests. Unless you state a specific fee limit in your request, we will assume that you are willing to pay all the fees incurred in the processing of your request and will not contact you concerning the FOIA fees. Some fees are exempt.
Finding Information
Information is available on HHS's Web site. HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVS) FOIA Service Requester Centers Web sites have electronic reading rooms with frequently requested FOIA information.
Under the statute, federal agencies are required to respond to a FOIA request within twenty business days from when the request is received by the FOIA Requester Service Center that maintains the appropriate records. This period does not begin until the request is actually received by the disclosure officer of the component that maintains the records sought. Some HHS FOIA Requester Service Centers receive thousands of requests each year. Many of these requests require a line-by-line review of hundreds or even thousands of pages of documents. HHS makes every effort to respond to FOIA requests as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
FOIA Requester Service Centers
Each FOIA office in HHS has a FOIA Requester Service Center that processes relevant FOIA requests.
* AoA - Administration on Aging
* ACF - Administration for Children and Families
* AHRQ - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
* CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
* CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
* FDA - Food and Drug Administration
* HRSA - Health Resources and Services Administration
* IHS - Indian Health Service
* NIH - National Institutes of Health
* OIG - Office of Inspector General
* PSC - Program Support Center
* PHS - Public Health Service
* SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration"
Search Results - THOMAS (Library of Congress)
Search Results - THOMAS (Library of Congress): "House Report 106-050 - A CITIZEN'S GUIDE ON USING THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 TO REQUEST GOVERNMENT RECORDS"
Is Google Voice a Threat to AT&T? - Pogue’s Posts Blog - NYTimes.com
Is Google Voice a Threat to AT&T? - Pogue’s Posts Blog - NYTimes.com: "About Pogue’s Posts
David Pogue's technology column has appeared each Thursday in The Times since 2000. Each week, he also writes the Times e-mail column 'From the Desk of David Pogue,' creates a short, funny Web video for NYTimes.com, and posts entries to his Times blog. In his other life, David is an Emmy-winning correspondent for CBS News, a frequent contributor to NPR's 'Morning Edition,' creator of the Missing Manual series of computer books, and father of three.
* Recent Articles by David
* Email David"
David Pogue's technology column has appeared each Thursday in The Times since 2000. Each week, he also writes the Times e-mail column 'From the Desk of David Pogue,' creates a short, funny Web video for NYTimes.com, and posts entries to his Times blog. In his other life, David is an Emmy-winning correspondent for CBS News, a frequent contributor to NPR's 'Morning Edition,' creator of the Missing Manual series of computer books, and father of three.
* Recent Articles by David
* Email David"
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
NFSTC
NFSTC: "National Forensic Science Technology Center
A Program of the Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice
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This web site is funded through a grant from the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, US Dept. of Justice. Neither the US Dept. of Justice nor any of its components
operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this web site (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
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A Program of the Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice
NFSTC uses Survey Design Powered By QuestionPro - Free Web Polls Powered By MicroPoll - Newsletter Powered By ContactPro
This web site is funded through a grant from the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, US Dept. of Justice. Neither the US Dept. of Justice nor any of its components
operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this web site (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
About Us Programs News Links Podcasts Contact Us Site Map
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Monday, August 03, 2009
Corrections, Probation, and Parole Resource Guide
Corrections, Probation, and Parole Resource Guide: "Corrections, Probation, and Parole
Resource Guide"
Resource Guide"
Frye standard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frye standard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Frye standard
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The Frye standard, Frye test, or general acceptance test is a test to determine the admissibility of scientific evidence in in United States Federal courts. It provides that expert opinion based on a scientific technique is admissible only if the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community."
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jump to: navigation, search
The Frye standard, Frye test, or general acceptance test is a test to determine the admissibility of scientific evidence in in United States Federal courts. It provides that expert opinion based on a scientific technique is admissible only if the technique is generally accepted as reliable in the relevant scientific community."
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