I scream, you scream...
BY MIKE CETERA
Criminal background checks for employment might be helpful, but they're not foolproof, which is why it's dangerous to automatically jump on the bandwagon when it comes to the latest push to legislate checks.
A state lawmaker is sponsoring legislation that would require people who want to drive ice cream trucks submit to fingerprinting and a background check by the State Police.
The idea is not new, but it may have gained new momentum with the arrest of an Aurora vendor who is charged with exposing himself to a little boy.
The problem?
"I'm hoping this incident highlights the need for (the bill) ... adds a little bit of pressure to get it released," (State Rep. Kevin) Joyce said.John Anderson, the owner of Eskimo Man Ice Cream in Aurora, said his company ran a background check on the accused driver, Douglas Jones, which showed no red flags.
So, the company that hired the suspect conducted a check and found nothing. Tell me again, why is this incident being used to illustrate the need for background checks?
