ProFirst
Police Background Investigations
Hiring decisions you can stand behind. Every investigation is conducted by an experienced investigator, not a database query or algorithm.
TRUSTED
Selected by Las Vegas Metro PD, Philadelphia PD and 100+ agencies nationwide
27+ yrs
Law enforcement experience, including senior command
1,000+
Background investigators trained
20+ states
Agencies served nationwide. Training approved in TN, TX, MO and PA
Services Offered
Nationwide Reach
AGENCIES WE'VE TRAINED INVESTIGATORS FROM
ProFirst Training has trained background investigators from more than 100 law enforcement and public safety agencies across the country — from municipal departments to federal facilities.
100+
$1 M+
1000 +
Agencies Trained
Government Contracts
Investigators Trained
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Cleveland Police Department
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U.S. Joint Warfare Analysis Center
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Texas Attorney General's Office
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Tennessee State Parks Police
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Wyoming Highway Patrol
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Philadelphia Police Department
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National Institutes of Health PD
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Utah Attorney General's Office
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BYU Police
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DuPage County Sheriff's Office
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Amtrak Police Department
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Tennessee Valley Authority PD
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West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office
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Colorado State University Police
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New Jersey State Police
A representative sample — full training roster available on request.
Police Background Investigation FAQs
How long does a police background investigation take?
Most ProFirst investigations are completed in three to four weeks, depending on how quickly references, employers and records custodians respond.
Who conducts ProFirst background investigations?
Experienced background investigators with law enforcement backgrounds, not a database query or algorithm. Each investigation averages 20–25 hours per applicant.
Do your investigations follow our state's POST standards?
Yes. Investigations are built to your state's POST requirements and your agency's own hiring standards.
Can ProFirst handle a large hiring surge?
Yes. ProFirst completed 700 NV POST-compliant background investigations for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, developed the background investigation SOP for the Philadelphia Police Department's Recruitment & Background Unit, and has trained background investigators from agencies including the Amtrak Police Department.