The Verifier XII: 4th Quarter 2006

Welcome to The Verifier XII, 4th Quarter 2006 Edition, brought to you by Background Information Services, Inc. This publication is intended as an educational tool and information resource for employment screening professionals or anyone interested in keeping abreast of recent industry developments. Please let us know if there are any topics or issues you would like to see addressed in a future issue.


Close Doesn’t Count: KNOW THE RULES OF THE GAME!
By Rob Thomson
As an employer, you must use a reliable process to determine whether a job candidate has a track record of past indiscretions that should disqualify that individual from being exposed to your customers, employees, and business assets.
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Social Security Number Trace
The Misunderstood Path to Success

By Nick Fishman
First, let’s dispel a commonly held misconception: A Social Security Number Trace is not conducted through the Social Security Administration, nor is it a service that can definitively indicate if the subject of your search is “legal”.

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The Lowdown on Federal Criminal Court Searches
By Kevin Bachman
BIS, Inc. encourages its clients to utilize use the most effective tools available to create a comprehensive and compliant pre-employment screening program.

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Going Places - 2006 in Rewind
Looking back we suddenly realize we really accomplished a lot last year. As we jump into a new set of goals and aspirations for 2007, we thought we would take a moment to recap another special year at BIS.
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Weatherhead 100 Press Release
BIS was recently named a Weatherhead 100 Award Winner for the second consecutive year as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio.

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2007 Industry Conferences
BIS is pleased to announce that we will be participating in a number of industry conferences in 2007.

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Letter from the President
By Jason Morris
Trends to Follow in 2007

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Jerry Long has been promoted to Vice President of Security & Technology. Jerry originally joined BIS in October 2005.

Lauren Valenty has been promoted to Client Relations Manager. Lauren has been with BIS since October 2004.

Nichole Janis has been promoted to Client Relations Manager. Nichole has been with BIS since January 2006.

Colleen Lodwick has transitioned into the Public Records Department as Criminal Records Specialist – Status. Colleen joined BIS in May 2005.

Anthony Pampanini has been promoted to Senior Background Specialist. Anthony joined BIS in June 2006.


Dionne Moton joined BIS in January as a Background Specialist. Dionne is a graduate of Shaw High School.

Michael Shero joined BIS in January as a Background Specialist. Michael graduated from the University of Dayton in May 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

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