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Originally Posted by jmaellis
I've been a law enforcement officer for 16 years; the past 10 as a detective/investigator handling primarily crimes against children. I'm not trying to be snotty, but you obviously are not informed regarding who is a "risk", and what the levels of risk are.
Although I completely agree that officials should not have to foot the bill, or all of it; I'm still, never-the-less very surprised that as a three sport official I've not been required to go through at least a basic background check.
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I'm not against all background checks, and would willingly take one if necessary to officiate games. However, I do have reservations about including officials in with coaches, teachers, ect, with regards to access to students. Considering the very minimal times I actually speak to a player- all related to that game, then wouldnt it only be fair/safe to have background checks on, say, those that sell candy/popcorn at theatres, those that work at putt-putts, or bowling alleys? Every single employee thats works at a mall? What about gas stations attendants? And on and on....
Jmaellis, as one in law enforcement, where is your line? Who needs it, and who doesnt? I'm guessing that you say EVERYONE.....