Continuous Criminal Monitoring
Background checks provide a snapshot in time—but risks don’t stop after hire. Edify Screening’s Continuous Criminal Monitoring service helps you stay ahead of potential issues by alerting you in near real-time if an employee is booked, charged, or convicted of a new criminal offense. This proactive tool allows employers to respond faster, maintain safer workplaces, and meet compliance requirements in regulated industries.
Instead of waiting until annual rescreens or relying on employee self-reporting, Continuous Monitoring scans criminal databases daily and notifies you of new activity. It’s fully customizable by role, region, or frequency, giving you control without overwhelming your HR team.
How It Works
- Employees are enrolled into a monitoring system that checks for new criminal activity.
- Searches include arrest records, bookings, charges, and convictions (where data is available).
- Real-time alerts are triggered and routed to your team for review.
When to Use It
- In roles with ongoing access to vulnerable populations, assets, or confidential data.
- Post-hire screening compliance for healthcare, finance, or transportation.
- As part of a broader workplace safety or due diligence policy.
TAT & Fees
- Alerts are typically generated within 24 hours of the triggering event.
- Pricing depends on jurisdictional coverage and number of enrolled employees.
- Volume discounts available.
Why It Matters
Criminal activity doesn’t stop after a job offer. Without a monitoring solution, employers may remain unaware of post-hire risks that affect workplace safety, compliance, and brand integrity. Continuous Criminal Monitoring provides a legal, FCRA-compliant framework to stay informed and take action when it matters most. It supports negligent retention prevention and reinforces trust in safety-critical industries.
Use-Cases
- Schools, hospitals, and care facilities tracking staff with access to patients or students.
- Financial firms monitoring licensed employees for reportable offenses.
- Logistics companies supervising CDL holders or DOT-regulated staff.
Continuous Criminal Monitoring FAQs
Q: Is this service available nationwide?
A: Coverage varies by jurisdiction, but we support monitoring in most U.S. states and some localities.
Q: Do employees need to be notified?
A: Yes. We help you provide the proper disclosures and authorizations to ensure FCRA compliance.
Q: What types of criminal activity are flagged?
A: Common alerts include bookings, arrests, charges, and convictions, depending on the jurisdiction.
Q: Can I choose which roles to monitor?
A: Absolutely. Monitoring can be scoped to specific job types, departments, or risk levels.
Q: Is this a replacement for annual background checks?
A: No. It’s best used in conjunction with rescreens to provide year-round visibility.
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