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Like it or not, background checks are rapidly becoming a way of life in our society. And why wouldn't we like it? If you have nothing to hide, hide nothing. Transparency for everyone in everything is where we are headed in business and personal interactions, and most law abiding citizens will and do benefit from that. As with everything else, there are obviously pros and cons associated with this development. Pros, however, far outweigh the cons, which is becoming apparent from various examples surfacing in the media and our daily lives on a frequent basis.

Recently, the Ringling, OK Police Department has discovered that one of its reserve officers hired to serve and protect the population, is a felon with multiple convictions. Residents of Ringling responded with outrage and angry questions for the Chief of Police. Some wanted the chief fired, along with all of his reserve officers. Although it didn't go that far, a lot of red flags are being addressed as a result, and ultimately that is the goal.

The reserve officer's criminal background discovery was purely accidental. While participating in tornado relief efforts in another area, a local police officer recognized him as a former felon. The Ringling City Council's biggest question, of course, remains: how did a three-time convicted felon infiltrate the ranks of the most trusted safety guardians, and allowed access to a gun?!

As it turned out, the background check was not administered in their county; rather, it was done in another county, more than twenty miles away. The Chief of Police justified it as being more convenient, "on the way home".

A reminder about background checks: they are not an exact science, but a rather involved process that often requires changing strategy based on the specifics known about the subject. County-level background checks are the most accurate, casting the most precise net. Obviously, in this case doing it in the "right" county would have made all the difference.

Ringling Police Department is currently working on a comprehensive background check policy, to ensure proper hiring procedures. They assure the City Council they hold population safety above all else, and the new procedures will enforce the due diligence necessary to demonstrate their improved dedication.

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Like it or not, background checks are rapidly becoming a way of life in our society. And why wouldn't we like it? If you have nothing to hide, hide nothing. Transparency for everyone in everything is where we are headed in business and personal interactions, and most law abiding citizens will and do benefit from that. As with everything else, there are obviously pros and cons associated with this development. Pros, however, far outweigh the cons, which is becoming apparent from various examples surfacing in the media and our daily lives on a frequent basis.

Recently, the Ringling, OK Police Department has discovered that one of its reserve officers hired to serve and protect the population, is a felon with multiple convictions. Residents of Ringling responded with outrage and angry questions for the Chief of Police. Some wanted the chief fired, along with all of his reserve officers. Although it didn't go that far, a lot of red flags are being addressed as a result, and ultimately that is the goal.

The reserve officer's criminal background discovery was purely accidental. While participating in tornado relief efforts in another area, a local police officer recognized him as a former felon. The Ringling City Council's biggest question, of course, remains: how did a three-time convicted felon infiltrate the ranks of the most trusted safety guardians, and allowed access to a gun?!

As it turned out, the background check was not administered in their county; rather, it was done in another county, more than twenty miles away. The Chief of Police justified it as being more convenient, "on the way home".

A reminder about background checks: they are not an exact science, but a rather involved process that often requires changing strategy based on the specifics known about the subject. County-level background checks are the most accurate, casting the most precise net. Obviously, in this case doing it in the "right" county would have made all the difference.

Ringling Police Department is currently working on a comprehensive background check policy, to ensure proper hiring procedures. They assure the City Council they hold population safety above all else, and the new procedures will enforce the due diligence necessary to demonstrate their improved dedication.

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