There are many good reasons to do a criminal records search and check out the background of an individual.
Parents typically subscribe to public records programs in order to double check that their babysitter or daycare provider does not a have a history of violence.
There's nothing more alarming than finding out your child's bus driver has a history of sexual offenses.
Employers, insurance companies and banks also use public records programs in order to find any dirt on the people they are considering doing business with.
These people are in business to make money, and with fraud being so prevalent they have to protect themselves.
Employers also have to maintain a safe work environment and cannot afford to hire someone with a violent history or track record for arrests.
While access to this information can cost you a small membership fee, you may be able to dig up some information on people you are suspicious about for free.
By doing a quick Google search, you can often times find out what someone does in their personal life, what organizations they are involved in, and if they have been mentioned in the newspaper.
If you are looking for more specific information, such as arrest records, court records, and other criminal offenses, you'll want to use a public records search to dig up that information.
This will pull up all information on the individual in questions that is listed on public databases and county records, including previous addresses, judgments and warrants for arrests and many other details that could be a risk to your safety and the ones you love.