Personnel security should be at the cornerstone of your hiring process. What sets us apart from the competition is that we conduct personnel security investigations and not just a mere background investigation.
We have extensive technical knowledge, expertise, and experience in conducting complex personnel security investigations. Our federally trained professionals can conduct all four (4) phases of the background investigation process, which is known as personnel security for your department. This process includes Case Initiation, Investigation, Issue Resolution and rendering a Suitability Determination/Adjudication Decision.
By allowing us to manage your personnel security program, will allow you to reallocate those vital resources to more important and much needed law enforcement duties like fighting the current crime epidemic.
Case Initiation:
Investigation:
Our federally trained investigators will conduct a comprehensive, complete, and thorough investigation. Our investigation is tailored to your specific needs and will mimic your current process.
At a minimum, we recommend your personnel security investigation consist of:
Issue Resolution:
Any issues or discrepancies discovered during the investigation will be addressed and resolved with the applicant. Depending on the severity of the issue or discrepancy, a second subject interview may be required.
Suitability Determination/Adjudication:
Suitability Determination is another convenient service that we provide. By allowing our federally trained and certified adjudicators make a suitability determination saves you time and money. A dedicated security professional will render a suitability determination based on your department’s specific policies to determine if the applicant is suitable or eligible for employment.
When rendering a suitability determination, we would recommend that your department adopt the eight (8) suitability factors utilized within the federal government. These suitability factors should encompass any potential disqualifiers currently utilized by your department. If not, our professionals can easily incorporate them into the workflow.
By allowing us to render your department’s suitability determinations and adopting the eight (8) suitability factors will instantly give your personnel security program more credibility within the law enforcement community. If a suitability determination is ever formally challenged during an administrative appeal or inquiry, your decision is much more defensible because you are using the federal suitability standards and adjudicators who are highly trained and skilled professionals.
The Eight (8) Suitability Factors:
After the investigation is completed and a suitability determination is rendered, we will provide your department with the applicant’s completed personnel security package for your review. The package will consist of all the initial checks, a clear, concise, and comprehensive Report of Investigation (ROI), and a Suitability Summary sheet. The top document is an Executive Summary.
The Executive Summary is your quick reference guide regarding the applicant’s entire investigation. It will provide a brief summary of any discrepancies or issues developed during the investigation and how they were mitigated. Most important, the Executive Summary will provide a recommendation on whether or not the applicant is eligible for employment based on your department’s policies and guidelines.
We provide three recommendations:
The Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) is a new concept for our local law enforcement partners. It is based on the "Insider Threat", that your employees are your biggest asset and greatest liability. The “Insider” poses a clear and present danger to your department.
Our CEP is designed to keep law enforcement personnel under constant review. This proactive approach helps identify potential risks before they escalate, ensuring that your department maintains a secure and trustworthy workforce. By allowing us to monitor changes in employees' circumstances that may affect their reliability and integrity. Our program is tailored to meet the specific needs of your department, ensuring compliance and enhancing overall security. We leverage the latest tools and methodologies to provide you with timely and actionable insights.
Your "trusted employees" are responsible for causing more harm and damage to your organization and its reputation than any external threats. The most serious threats are employees who start out with good intentions and decide to betray their department. Your “trusted employees” have authorized access to all your department's critical information, resources, facilities, and operational plans.
Drug cartels and criminal enterprises are known to target certain law enforcement personnel depending on their level of access and the type of information they can provide. The criminal element clearly understands your current departmental policy, which is not to routinely conduct a re-investigated of your employees at any time during their career. Example, an officer could work for your department for 40 years and his only investigation was when he was initially hired.
The “Insider” is responsible for providing inmates with contraband, cell phones, and illegal drugs. They also pose a threat by tipping off suspects of pending drug raids, identifying witnesses, and providing confidential details about critical investigations.
The CEP is based on the premise that a limited investigation is conducted on designated law enforcement personnel without cause at least once every five years. Be proactive and establish a CEP. Elevate and set your department apart by allowing us to implement, maintain, and monitor your CEP. If you need more information, contact us.
We offer professional polygraph services to assist our law enforcement partners.
Polygraphs are essential for verifying the veracity of candidates during the hiring process or investigating specific incidents. Our polygraph examiners are certified and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Polygraphs are essential for maintaining the integrity of your department and ensuring that your personnel are honest and trustworthy. Our experienced examiners use state-of-the-art equipment and the latest techniques to conduct comprehensive polygraph examinations. We understand the sensitivity of these examinations and ensure a respectful and confidential process for all parties involved.
We can implement or supplement your department’s polygraph program. Our examiners are highly skilled in conducting pre-employment and criminal specific polygraph examinations. We can conduct our polygraphs onsite, which will seamlessly integrate into your current workflow with minimum disruption. Trust us to provide accurate assessments that will support your department’s needs.
Our investigation services cover a wide range of needs, from internal affairs investigations to criminal case support. We utilize a team of skilled investigators who are experienced in conducting various types of investigations. Our services are designed to meet the unique challenges faced by law enforcement agencies.
We utilize advanced techniques and technology to conduct interviews, gather evidence, and compile a thorough and detailed Report of Investigations (ROI) that will meet the standards of all law enforcement agencies. Trust our team to provide you with the reliable information you need to make informed decisions.
Allow our professionals to assist you in conducting independent, comprehensive, and unbiased investigations. We can provide technical expertise and assistance with sensitive internal investigations, audits, due diligence, and consultation.
Our investigators can assist your department with closing out those time-consuming but important minor misdemeanors and other petty crimes by conducting the necessary follow-up. Allowing your investigators to focus on solving more serious crimes.
Efficient records management is crucial for any law enforcement agency. Practically everything your department does creates a record. From writing incident/offense reports, daily logs, training records, departmental directives, memos, and policies, as well as criminal case files.
We offer specialized services to help you organize, store, and retrieve important documents seamlessly. Our solutions ensure compliance with legal standards while enhancing accessibility and security.
Records are classified as permanent, temporary, or transitory. Knowing the difference is important because that determines a records retention period and how it must be disposed. Maintaining records too long or not long enough could negatively impact your department's reputation as well as legally and financially.
Your departmental records must be effectively managed throughout the records lifecycle (creation, maintenance and use and disposition). Your records management policies must be up-to-date and records must be disposed of in accordance with your policy.
Allow our records management specialists to assist you in modernizing and updating your records management program. We can assist with digitizing those "cold cases" and any other case files that are taking up valuable space. We have the expertise to convert your paper documents into an electronic record.
Let our records management specialists assist you with:
We understand that continuous improvement is essential for effective and efficient law enforcement operations. Our process improvement services are designed to analyze and enhance your existing workflows, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies. By employing best practices and innovative solutions, we help departments streamline their processes, ultimately leading to better customer service and resource management.
Allow our professional technical writer to assist your department in developing, implementing, and/or updating your Standard Operating Procedures and other departmental wide directives, policies, and guidelines. Your policies and procedures should be reviewed regularly and revised as necessary. We can also assist your department in conducting various exercises and drills to test your plans such as Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations.
Do I Need a Continuous Evaluation Program?
According to a November 2021, study funded by the Department of Homeland Security, it has been known for years that extremist groups have encouraged their members to infiltrate law enforcement agencies and the military.
The study reveal that local law enforcement agencies did not have any policies or procedures in place to mitigate the risks associated with the insider threat.
According to the latest data, approximately 76% of organizations have detected increase insider threat activity over the past five years and law enforcement agencies are no exception.
Less than 30% of the organizations surveyed believe they are equipped with the right tools, policies and procedures to handle insider threats.
Purpose of a Continuous Evaluation Program
Key Elements of a Continuous Evaluation Program
• Limited Investigation
- Updated security forms required every five years
- Subject Interview
- Law Enforcement Checks
- Credit Bureau Report
- LexisNexis Report
• Self Reporting
- Arrest for any violation of the law
- Bankruptcy
- Foreign Travel
- Sudden unexplained affluence
- Treatment for mental or emotional disorder
- Foreign contacts
You can find stories like these everyday:
Do not let the "insider" threaten your agencies reputation and standing in the community. You do not want your department to be the lead story on the local and national news for employee misconduct.
Allow our professionals to implement, maintain, and monitor your Continuous Evaluation Program.
Benefits of Partnering With Us
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