Fingerprinting is a newer technology in criminal background checks, as fingerprints can be matched at FBI and CJIS databases for thorough criminal history.

Should all gun buyers and sellers pass a background check before going to a gun show? With the upcoming Virginia election, many don’t think background checks for guns are necessary.

Checking a person’s name, or past names, is part of many background checks, and this helps with finding more information for criminal and work history.

Should teens applying to summer lifeguard jobs also submit to background checks? If you’re in a life-saving position and dealing with the public, a basic background check should be done.

Certain organizations should be able to track if a job applicant committed a crime in another state, and a NY state senator is trying to pass a bill in regards to opening up a national criminal database for background checks.

Checking residence history is part of a background check, but this step leads into other important parts, such as researching criminal history in certain areas and seeing who lived with you and when.

A candidate may seem like a perfect fit upfront, but even a background check should be done on that candidate for a full picture of the individual’s history.

Identity theft has become a common crime, and one way to find out if your identity has been stolen is by doing a self background check.

References are part of many background checks and pre-employment screenings, but how should you — either as an employer or job candidate — prepare for references?