By Russ Warner, VP Marketing —
Overview
Applicants for jobs as police officer, soldier, and security guard come from a variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Before acceptance, these job candidates may undergo a battery of screening tests. Today, some organizations use lie detectors to determine if applicants have been involved in ... Read More
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Jun2016
17
Jun2016
By Roma Blackham, Marketing —
With 49 dead and another 53 wounded, the shooting in Orlando is by far the worst shooting in American history. This tragedy has initiated a number of global discussions on national security and gun laws, among other things. And to add another level of controversy, this act of ... Read More
14
Jun2016
By Roma Blackham, Marketing —
Corruption can weave its way into our societies, and when it does, it’s sometimes hard to believe we never saw it happening. It has recently come to light that corruption has found its way into Planned Parenthood, a government funded organization meant to provide reproductive health ... Read More
10
Jun2016
By Trevor Armstrong, Marketing —
Increased Safety of Taxis
To help combat doubts and protect the integrity of drivers and passengers alike, the Boston Police Department (BPD) is adding a measure to better monitor its employees. The change involves making its background check process stricter by requiring the fingerprints off all its ... Read More
07
Jun2016
By Roma Blackham, Marketing —
“Take off your shoes, take out your quart-sized bag of liquids, and get everything out of your pockets.” For anyone who has ever flown, these words are customary. Once your belongings are scanned, you step through the metal detector, and you might even be required to ... Read More
02
Jun2016
By Brandon Peterson, Marketing —
No one likes a liar. This is almost universally true. In studies where people were asked to rate the likability of various words, “liar” came in the last place out of over 500 words. Unfortunately, people are also very bad at detecting deception. Your chances of ... Read More
31
May2016
By Jesse Newman, Marketing —
What is the purpose of welfare in America? Taxpayers believe that it is supposed to help people get back on their feet and become self-reliant again. Unfortunately, not everyone shares that same opinion. Recently, a well-off businessman has been accused of a fraud that is shocking.
A ... Read More
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May2016
By Codi Peterson, Marketing —
When you think of spy movies, you probably think of witty banter, fast cars, and evil organizations. Even polygraph tests are sort of iconic in spy thrillers. However, the polygraph exams conducted in movies are rarely accurate. Real polygraph tests are designed to measure key physiological ... Read More
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May2016
By Brian Del Rosario, Marketing —
In 2015, there were 843,260 registered sex offenders in all fifty states and territories of the US. Of those registered offenders, 265,000 were under the supervision of corrections agencies. Each year many police departments across the nation conduct compliance checks of these registered sex offenders ... Read More
10
May2016
By Trevor Armstrong, Marketing —
A shocking twenty percent of people admit they have lied to their spouse about finances, according to a recent survey from creditcards.com. An appalling forty-one percent admit to spending more than $100 without telling their partner.
Most people will agree that money is the leading cause of ... Read More
Converus (“with truth”) provides scientifically validated credibility assessment technologies that help protect countries, corporations and communities from corruption, crime and threats.