Saturday, September 13, 2014

Online Access To New York Police Records

By Claire Dowell


When it comes to the process of obtaining comprehensive copies of New York police records, there are a couple of ways to go about it. One way is to go for the more conventional of the two, through official channels such as government information services and law enforcement agencies. Every county, city, and state has an assigned office that is tasked with the proper treatment of these types of data. Through these government agencies, any member of the public can access open records and documents as it was intended in the passing of the Freedom of Information Act in 1966.

By opting for the conventional method, you are essentially subjecting yourself to a lengthy and meticulous procedure that is normally associated with government agencies, not to mention the explicit requirements that are necessary in order to have your request entertained. But due to the sheer number of requests and the relatively understaffed offices, a single request can take several working days, sometimes weeks, before it can be processed. Not a very practical method, it seems.

The other option available to you when trying to obtain police reports and criminal history profiles is through commercial information providers that are becoming quite prominent online. Although a bit unconventional in comparison to the more common government information service, these online data retrieval resources are rather efficient in providing up-to-date background information. In fact, many of these types of service are getting serious attention from employers and professionals alike.

There are two basic types of online data providers, one is free and the other is not. The main goal for data search websites that offer free service is to increase the site's online traffic. The more hits a website gets, the better the earnings. That is how they make profit. With that said, one cannot expect to get the best service from these types of data providers. Just because you found an ad that promises you free access to New York police records and other vital information dossiers doesn't mean that you are going to get comprehensive, or even accurate, data.

In comparison, paid data search websites are much more reliable in terms of the quality and accuracy of the information service. Since these websites rely on paying members, they are more inclined to provide more comprehensive data in order to appeal to more serious members and researchers. Through a one-time membership fee, these data providers will allow members unlimited access to a wide-ranging database of public records and criminal history reports. And considering the amount of information you are getting, the nominal fee won't be that significant.

Now, what could be the reason for wanting to access this type of information? What would make you spend money on commercial record providers? For one, you could try to checkup on your own profile, if you have one, to make sure that there are no inconsistencies or discrepancies. Nowadays, accurate information is just as crucial as any security measure that you can think of. In fact, background research has essentially become one of the fundamentals in the employment screening process. If you have a criminal history that you don't want anyone to know about, sooner or later, someone is going to uncover that secret through a comprehensive background check. These days, the demand for police reports and criminal record access has skyrocketed. People no longer trust their instincts when it comes to unfamiliar individuals. It's definitely a relief to have easy access to such dossiers.




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