ProFirst Training
Law Enforcement Background Investigations, Training & Consulting Services
ProFirst Training and Consulting is a team of law enforcement veterans, certified trainers, and command-level professionals — not a software platform. We conduct background investigations, deliver investigator training, and provide public safety consulting to agencies nationwide, backed by 100+ agencies served, $1M+ in government contracts, and 1,000+ investigators trained.
Every investigation is conducted by an experienced investigator, not a database query or algorithm.
Comprehensive Police Background Investigations
Our investigators conduct comprehensive pre-employment background investigations for police departments and public safety agencies nationwide — averaging 20-25 hours per applicant, well beyond a standard records check. Every investigation is conducted by a real investigator, not an algorithm.
Background Investigation Training
Our background investigation training course provides new and experienced investigators with the skills, legal understanding, and investigative strategies required to conduct thorough police applicant background investigations. This 24-hour, state-approved training covers investigative techniques, proper documentation, legal compliance, disqualifiers, digital investigations, and best practices for selecting the most qualified candidates while minimizing agency liability.
Public Safety Consulting Services
ProFirst provides background investigation consulting to help agencies improve hiring standards, strengthen compliance, update policies, and streamline recruitment workflows. We work directly with command staff, human resources, and municipal leadership to build efficient and legally compliant selection processes.
Deception Detection- Voice Stress Examinations
ProFirst Training and Consulting provides professional VSA examinations for law enforcement and public safety agencies, supporting pre-employment screening and internal investigations with accurate, confidential, and legally defensible truth-verification services. Our latest technology allows for remote deception detection examinations. This speeds up the recruitment process workflow and allows applicants to be tested without having to drive to the department or an examiner's office.
Background Investigation Portal
Ready to Modernize Your Background Process? Streamline Your Hiring Process With a Secure, Customized Background Investigation Portal. This modernized system eliminates confusion, reduces administrative workload, and ensures every applicant receives clear, consistent guidance throughout the background process. Whether you are a large agency managing hundreds of candidates or a smaller department seeking greater efficiency, our portal creates a professional, streamlined experience that enhances both compliance and candidate engagement.
Litigation Support & Expert Consultation
ProFirst offers background investigation litigation support and expert witness consultation for claims involving negligent hiring, discriminatory practices, flawed investigations, or improper hiring procedures. We provide document review, expert opinions, and defensible analysis for attorneys, agencies, and legal teams.
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
Cleveland Police Department
Philadelphia Police Department
Amtrak Police Department
U.S. Joint Warfare Analysis Center
National Institutes of Health PD
Tennessee Valley Authority PD
A representative sample — full training roster available on request.