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Background checks only tell you so much

Companies rely on background checks, but they can be limited in scope.

The man Orlando law enforcement says is responsible for the night club shooting reportedly passed several background checks for his job as a security guard.

Businesses that turn to the background checking industry often rely on companies that scrape data from court records and elsewhere to assess if someone is a risk. Information can be scattered and incomplete. Even if it wasn’t, security experts are quick to point out that not even the best screening can always catch those bent on killing.

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