With its newest product launch, NEOGOV is betting that it can bring digital efficiency to background checks for police and other public safety job candidates. The new software, called Vetted, stems ...

After reviewing the public input for the police chief search, Topeka city administrators say they are including additional background checks and a more in-depth look into police chief candidates.

Police officers who fail background checks will face automatic dismissal under new regulations designed to bolster public trust in law enforcement. The measures will legally mandate vetting procedures ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CNI) - Gun owners in Illinois must take new steps in 2026 to secure their firearms in their homes, particularly when children are present. Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 8, ...