Background Checks

[grunewar]

One of our Local Rec Leagues just opened their website for this year's fall and winter registration. Under the "Volunteer" Section, which includes referees is:

III. KIDS SAFE PROGRAM INFORMATION:

The following information is required from all adults participating in activities that involve children.

*Have you lived at your present address for the past 5 years: -CHOOSE-Yes/No
If NO list previous address:

Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of any of the following applicable offenses:
*Murder? NoYes
*Child Pornography? NoYes
*Rape? NoYes
*Kidnapping or abducting a child? NoYes
*Child Abuse? NoYes
*Distribution of a controlled substance? NoYes

If you answered yes to any of these questions, please explain:

*Please read the following statement and check the box to indicate your agreement.

I understand my appointment to a position is contingent upon my consenting to undergo and successfully complete a criminal records check.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of any of the following applicable offenses:
*Murder? NoYes
*Child Pornography? NoYes
*Rape? NoYes
*Kidnapping or abducting a child? NoYes
*Child Abuse? NoYes
*Distribution of a controlled substance? NoYes

A guy who ran for State Representative in my district in 2008 (fortunately, he lost) just plead guilty in a plea agreement to incest. He was originally charged with raping his "estranged" daughter. Maybe incest should be on their list. Oh yeah - I knew the guy because we were both members of the local Chamber of Commerce.

In case you're interested, here's the story:

Former Tigard legislative candidate pleads guilty to incest charge