in light of recent happenings

in light of the recent news stories, we have been getting calls, facebook comments and the like about what someone could have done to prevent the things that happened recently.


I never really thought about having someone do a background check on their neigbors but that might be the way things are going now a days. Tho it can be done, we can not supply you their dob or SS# but can confirm or deny criminal or civil matters on file.


We always suggest landlords, big or small, do this themselves prior to renting. Even checking one's credit, employer and prior landlord contacts. Most, dont do it. The smart ones do and charge the would be tenant to do this.


I am not saying that would have prevented this matter, im just suggesting that background checks be done prior to renting, employing or dating someone

Dont use those searches you find on line, most are not very accurate and you get what you pay for.


In light of this as well, we have gotten calls to watch people's children or escort them home and inside their home safely until an another adult arrives.

It makes one think about things, even me, the investigator. I am a parent first.


My heart goes out to the famlies involved and the door to Harris Investigations is always open to help.