25 Best Practices Use of FBI National Criminal History Checks Some grantees have been able to establish accounts to run checks through the FBIs national criminal history system Some grantees are requiring their candidates to obtain their own checks from the FBI – suggested approaches they are using: – Design a process spelling out every step to be taken to both candidates and to staff handling the process – Develop helpful tools such as a standard cover letter, have a supply of payment forms, and so forth for candidates to use – The FBI web site indicates they accept personal checks but not accurate; only money orders or credit cards – Establish controls to log and mail the requests from the grantee office so you know what has been requested (results go to the individual) – Official fingerprint cards on proper card-stock are difficult to obtain and some fingerprint locations do not allow the use of regular paper stock May not be fast enough for members and volunteers, may only work for employees (can take up to 90 days)
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