backgrounds checks in all states?

[SWFLguy]

I'm curious. Are there any states that do not require background checks for high school sport's officials? We still do in Florida and I believe also back in New York. Anyone know or have a link to information?
Thanks in advance.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by SWFLguy

I'm curious. Are there any states that do not require background checks for high school sport's officials? We still do in Florida and I believe also back in New York. Anyone know or have a link to information?
Thanks in advance.

Not in Ohio and Michigan.

MTD, Sr.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Not in DE

[Insane Blue]

Not California. I am trying to get in touch with State lawmakers to see how to get it on the books.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Not in Georgia, either.

Originally Posted by Insane Blue

Not California. I am trying to get in touch with State lawmakers to see how to get it on the books.

Just wondering why? In my opinion, it is a knee-jerk feel-good response typical of bureaucrats and politicians that will only weed out those too stupid to avoid being caught. The truly most dangerous predators are those that haven't been caught, and a background check won't help detect them.

[Insane Blue]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Not in Georgia, either.



Just wondering why? In my opinion, it is a knee-jerk feel-good response typical of bureaucrats and politicians that will only weed out those too stupid to avoid being caught. The truly most dangerous predators are those that haven't been caught, and a background check won't help detect them.

I have been informed that someone who currently works HS sports locally is a sex offender but is being protected by others. This is a real sore spot growing up I knew of at least one kid molested by someone who was involved with youth sports.
Additionally most of our local units have paper work asking if you have any Felonies and a lot of people lie about it. As coaches we have to due background checks and it is very quick and the cost is low to do it.

[chapmaja]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

Not in Ohio and Michigan.

MTD, Sr.

Michigan (MHSAA) does do criminal background checks. I know very few instances where it has been an issue, but we did have one non-softball official have his registration suspended after he was arrested, and subsequently plead guilty, to a count of CSC which occurred while he was substitute teaching.

The MHSAA does a simple criminal name check and does not do a full scale background check with fingerprints required. I do know that several years ago I was required to be fingerprinted because I was an employee of the Rec League and worked with minors officiating and umpiring multiple sports. The fingerprints were no big deal to me because I also teach and have to be fingerprinted for that.

The strictest national organization in regards to background checks is USA Swimming. They have taken a very hard stance on prior issues with coaches and athletes (young), and have very strict rules regarding Athlete Protection Training (APT) and background checks. We are required to get a background check every 2 or 3 years, and do APT every 2 years. The background check does include multiple checks and has been known to produce false positive results (my drug possession conviction in a city I've never been to).