Unknown skills shone through in competitions of ladder ball and corn hole. While some contenders had a difficult time finding the appropriate arc, others racked up points with ease. Golf balls and bean bags flew through the air. Some fell short, while others fell long, but the more we played, the better we got and soon the scores were adding up.

After the events of the holiday party, Phillip Thropé, the CEO of the Corporation of Philanthropic Services (COPS), had to let Rob Berry go. “I don’t care who your father is!” He exclaimed as he sent Rob packing. “I will not let my reputation and my company’s reputation be sullied by childish behavior!”

Commercial Investigations LLC is eagerly anticipating another full year of giving back to our community. We began 2019 with Bowl for Kids’ Sake on March 10 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. Between our group of bowlers and behind-the-scenes supporters, we aimed to raise donations that provide children facing adversity with supportive, mentoring relationships. Camaraderie and purpose combine to create a cohesive spirit in the office.

The difference is that the National Sex Offender Registry only contains results that are high level, not all sex offender records. There are states like New York and Massachusetts that only have certain level sex offender information available on their online public record search.

Commercial Investigations LLC turned 15 years old on March 8, 2019 and we certainly celebrated all the great accomplishments we have achieved over the years. We hosted a fabulous party that was put together by our dedicated social committee, who spent many months planning this event for us all to eat, drink, and be merry – oh, and of course sing, and dance!

It was Nancy, and she was back with a vengeance! Duey shouted, “What are you doing?” The room went silent and shocked expressions covered everyone’s face.

Every year the NAPBS hosts a conference. This event is an opportunity for all to educate themselves on what's new in the world of background investigations.

As we say hello to a brand new year, we’re excited to announce some new upgrades! In our commitment to innovation, and with keeping our clients in mind, our team at Commercial Investigations LLC is releasing another upgrade to our software! These changes are exciting, and we know you will really enjoy them!

Reflecting with humor on insights gained from true encounters, investigators have translated lessons learned into goals. Here’s to an Awesome New Year!

Immediately after receiving Truly’s application back, Justin decided it was time to initiate her background investigation report. He knew that he not only wanted to check out her criminal and work history, but also wanted to make sure that her character and level of professionalism would be in line with Fancy Valley’s mission, vision, and values.

Prevention of a security breach is our first priority! Our team has extensive security measures in place to protect against loss or misuse of information under our control. All confidential information is encrypted during transmission, and all computers and servers within our network our protected by certified firewalls.

In 2018, Commercial Investigations LLC saw about a 400 percent increase in federal criminal convictions when compared with data from 2016 and 2017— and the year is not over! With numbers continually on the rise, it is important to recognize and understand new trends and prepare for emerging threats in a shifting paradigm.

Let’s imagine that you get to work one morning and find out that one of your employees was arrested for manslaughter. You will find out about it quickly because the news outlets will be all over it. In addition, their absence from work will be noticed immediately! But what if they were charged with a DWI or petit larceny?

Duey was feeling like Nancy should be given a chance despite Rob Berry’s ultimatum. Justin had the opposite feeling. “COPS is one of our biggest clients!” Justin exclaimed. “We can’t afford to lose them, Duey.”

It is almost like working in a hospital everyday where there is some crazy story or exciting new adventure going on. Many times we’re left laughing or in wonder due to something scandalous, challenging, disheartening, or simply outrageous going on. Let’s play “Believe It or Not”, shall we?

In addition to our team building outing, at the beginning of June we finally celebrated converting all our wonderful clients over to our new software. This conversion took some serious group effort, and we are so proud of the outcome.

In this edition of CI Speaks, we had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with our resident rockstar, Sherry! Many of you probably have spoken to Sherry over the course of her tenure at CI. Sherry is one of the pillars that helps hold all of CI together. She not only assists clients with information on pricing and packages, she is available to answer questions about our software and set up options.

The revisions bring the DOT panel into alignment with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revised guidelines for Federal drug-testing programs for urine testing. The final rule amends other aspects of the DOT’s processes as well, which can be found in their entirety on the DOT’s website.

Spotting falsifications and helping our clients make smart hiring decisions. We find value in educating our clients and providing our expertise.

Cyber investigations are becoming more important this day in age. Protect your business from potentially harmful online posts by employees.