Hiring the right employees for your business can be a tricky process that is fraught with risks if you do not carry out appropriate background checks. Rigorous screening checks should form an integral part of your recruitment process to protect your business against fraud, the integrity of sensitive information and the overheads of hiring the wrong employee.

Employers can significantly reduce the risks involved with recruitment by carrying out background screening processes that supplement employee references and other traditional background checks. Credit checks, criminal record checks, identity checks and qualification checks are just some of the screening checks that should be considered. After all, just because it is on the resume doesn’t mean it is so.

Carrying out checks on future employees has been made so much easier and more convenient with the advent of online screening tools and pre-compiled data. Checks can now be completed quickly, and certainly before you select an employee to work for you. Another way to find out more about a potential employee is to tap into the power of social media. Sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter can reveal more about candidates than they probably realize and can help you to make better more informed recruitment decisions.

By carrying out structured background checks you will benefit from the following:

Lower employment costs: hiring staff costs money. Hiring the wrong staff could cost you in overheads, but also your reputation if they compromise your business or data in any way.

An increase in productivity: By hiring the correct candidate you can be confident of improved job performance and high levels of competence.

Enhanced compliance and brand protection: by using a structured screening process you can demonstrate to your clients, employees, insurers and shareholders that you are diligent about employee risks and protecting the reputation of the business.

In the future, expect to make more recruitment decisions based on the information held about candidates online. Whilst references from previous employers are still essential, it’s the information held online that can help you to avoid making costly and risky recruitment decisions.

Attorney Work Product It solidifies the protection and confidentiality afforded under the Attorney Work Product rules.  We have never been forced to release any client information or reports, but why take a chance.

Efficiency You get only the work you need done and can focus on the results that will help your client’s case.  Often time’s clients bring emotion to the table when requesting Investigative Services.  They will ask for services that are just for their own information but has little value during litigation.

Experience Many law firms have staff attempt locates also known as skip tracing services using Lexis Nexis in order to complete Service of Process.  A good Investigator will have someone in house that only does this type of work.  They can do it quickly, efficiently, and discreetly because of systems in place.  Private Investigators also have Investigators in the field to quickly check on addresses when “office locates” just wont due the trick.  Not to mention the multiple databases and specialized tools like “blind lines” used to pinpoint defendants and witness locations.

Staffing In today’s business environment offices are not completely staffed up like they should be.  Attorneys tend to do more of the research work themselves when they should be focusing their attention on the bigger picture.  You can assure your clients you have a “great Investigator” and he/she will get the information we need to proceed with a successful case outcome.  A good Detective Agency will have easy ways for Attorneys to assign cases either through email or by the Private Investigator dropping by the office quickly to review a file.  You may also find agencies that staff Investigators with Jurist Doctorate Degrees and are certified Paralegals, giving you the opportunity to outsource more than just the basic Investigations.

There are many types of Asset Searches offered by Private Investigators and their Detective Agencies, I was recently asked why our prices were so much different than other Private Investigation Firms. This is mostly because 95% of Private Investigators do not know how to do an Asset Search themselves, they usually just rely on incomplete database information and report that to the client without doing any actual Detective Work or verifying the information at the same time staying within all applicable State and Federal Laws that govern use of Asset Searches in Investigations and Judgement Recovery.

Contact our office anytime to discuss your case and to get a quote.

Answer:  We are not in business to make a few dollars here and there.  We are happy to consult, strategize, and offer assistance any time.  We subscribe to the theory that the more you focus on giving in business the more you will receive.  We enjoy being enough of an Authority that you feel comfortable asking for our assistance.  We know that when you have colleagues that ask for a Private Investigator referral you will think of us.  We also know that one day you will have a large case where our assistance will be needed, and we will be ready to invoice you then

Answer:  Newport PI only performs complete Investigations. We do not offer services such as just obtaining a photo for your own piece of mind.  We would highly recommend staying away from any Investigation regarding “the other person”.  There is no legal or legitimate reason for you to pursue information on this person.  You should focus on your relationship with your partner and move forward.  Should you decide to stay with your partner and suspicions arise down the road it might be helpful for the Investigator to know the information you do have on the other person but it would not be necessary.

Following the vandalismand apparent attempted theft of the Ronald Reagan centennial memorial statue in Newport Beach’s Bonita Canyon Sports Park on the morning of Sunday, November 6, the City of Newport Beach has announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who vandalized and attempted to steal the statue. Individuals who have information about the incident should contact Newport Beach Detective Pete Carpentieri at 949-644-3772 or pcarpentieri@nbpd.org.

However we will work with your Attorney and let them determine when the amount of evidence we have obtained is sufficient for them to take into court and disprove any claims of non employment.  Normally we would like to conduct surveillance for a week straight and come back at periodic times to make sure the Ex is sticking to their work schedule.  This strategy will give them little wiggle room so they don’t claim that they just happen to be working on those days but didn’t work on the days the surveillance was not being conducted.

In Infidelity cases the use of tracking phone numbers or obtaining phone records is not recommended and will always cause more questions than it answers. It is a never a good idea to pursue the “other person” in Infidelity matters.  It is best to focus on your relationship and its future.

]]> https://www.newportpi.com/orange-county-asset-search-private-investigator/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:33:37 +0000 https://www.newportpi.com/?p=603 We can find bank accounts including checking, savings, and money market accounts in all fifty states.  Additionally we can find more detailed accounts like retirement, investment, and brokerage accounts.

We will find the amount currently in the account and the name and address of the branch where the account was opened.  This is the information you need for the courts to seize the money in the accounts to satisfy your judgement.

Each of these types of accounts is a different type of search, the cost can run anywhere between $500 and $3200 depending on the types of accounts to be searched and how many states need to be checked.  If you are not sure the types of accounts or which state email us or give us a call and we can help you determine.

*Good Morning Citizens Police Academy Graduate,*

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*We are currently seeking applicants for our upcoming Citizens Police Academy class that begins on Thursday, September 15, 2011. This will be our 30th Citizens Police Academy class and we are hoping to fill the roster by September 1st. If you know anyone who may be interested in attending the Citizens Police Academy, please forward them the attached application. The class meets on Thursday evenings between 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, for twelve consecutive weeks, graduating on Thursday, December 1, 2011. Applicants may also visit this link ( *NBPD Citizens Police Academy * ) on our website and download an application. Thank you so much for helping to spread the word!*

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*Kathy Lowe*

*Crime Prevention Specialist*

*Newport Beach Police Department*

*949-644-3692*

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CPA Application.pdf