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Civil Records 101

Learn how civil searches are different than criminal and why it may be smart to add one to the background screen. Civil and criminal records are...

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Building a Better Database

Learn how BIB is building a better database! A Guest Blog from our Research Department. BIB’s database houses lots of information and records. When...

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4 Reasons Why Using Arrest Records is Risky

Arrests are different than convictions – find out why!

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How Your Background Screening Company Can Help You Navigate Name Variation Challenges

Name variation in background screening involves the many versions of an applicant's name used to conduct a background check. While the variation can...

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5 Things You Need to Know to Avoid Gaps in Your Background Screening

What is a Background Check? Simply said, it’s the compiling of public records associated with someone’s criminal or civil history. Because it’s...

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4 Reasons To Screen Everyone, Even If They Don’t Work with Kids

When it comes to running background checks, most people think of them as a tool to help protect vulnerable populations. However, background checks do...

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