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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. Last edited by jmaellis; Thu Mar 06, 2008 at 11:58am. |
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Would the check have prevented it (it was before Oregon did checks)??? I don't know, but it will make sure he doesn't get another chance.
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I'm sure it's clear that I think background checks are important, and that the benefits far outweigh the cost (regardless of who is paying), Background checks can (but now always) weed out potential problem people. BUT, regardless of whether or not someone is in favor of mandated background checks, the reality is that they only alert you to those that have already been caught .. we should be equally concerned about those that have yet to be caught. |
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When an official enters the school, s/he basically has free roam of the place. The threat is not necessarily on the court, but possibly at other times and in other places around the school. As a parent of school-aged children, an official, and a member of Law Enforcement, I have no problems with background checks. I think anyone (maintenance, contractors, catering, repairmen, etc) who has unescorted access to schools should undergo some kind of check. |
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Well, this isn't the first time I've changed my mind about something after further research and logical points.
That said, I'm not sure a complete background check would be required. We're getting further and further with technology, and something like a fingerprint check against all 50 states' sex offenders databases would suffice. Using fingerprints (or even DNA) would prevent people from slipping through by changing their names. Annually would probably be too often, but I can see requiring it initially and every 3 years (an arbitrary figure) thereafter.
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I just hope people think this is not going to solve all the problems. You need to watch more people than those that officiate. You also need to give background checks to the booster club members and other people that are not officials if you really want to keep kids safe as you people would like them to be. Peace
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[quote=BigTex]When an official enters the school, s/he basically has free roam of the place.
JMO, if you are entering a school and not informing administration (i.e. sec; principal; AD; coach) or someone that works there of your presence. You are WRONG!!!
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Jmaellis, as one in law enforcement, where is your line? Who needs it, and who doesnt? I'm guessing that you say EVERYONE..... Last edited by archangel; Thu Mar 06, 2008 at 02:54pm. |
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I'd be willing to bet the majority of sex crimes (against children and adults)happen after of a false sense of security developed; someone let his/her guard down. I've got two young kids, and this stuff scares the hell out of me.
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