In recent news about the use of criminal background checks specifically in the ride-sharing and taxi industry show what the risk of such services bring to people especially at risk populations like children and the elderly. A recent Chicago Tribune investigation found that a new ride-sharing service did not conduct stringent criminal background checks and allowed their drivers to ferry passengers for months despite not knowing whether or not they had felony convictions. In related news the CBS Local discovered a Dallas car service company’s multi-state database it had used to perform criminal records checks on its drivers was missing conviction records.

Such companies often interact with children and the elderly and it is nationally agreed upon that such at-risk populations’ need the fullest protect the law has to offer and subjecting them to individuals responsible for their safety highlights the need for thorough criminal background checks prior to hiring. As the balancing act between civil liberties and public safety continue to evolve the use and depth of criminal record checks will continue to remain in the news. To read more about this subject read recent press release found at: http://www.criminalbackgroundrecords.com/news/2014-4-23-Background-Checks-In-the-News.html