ProFirst Training
The Leading Provider of Law Enforcement Background Investigations, Training, and Consulting
Consulting Services
Police Background Investigations
ProFirst Training and Consulting provides specialized consulting services for police, fire, EMS, and public safety agencies seeking to modernize their hiring, background investigation, and selection processes. Our team brings decades of command-level experience, POST-approved curriculum development, and nationally recognized investigative expertise to help agencies build compliant, defensible, and efficient systems.
Whether you need strategic guidance, operational support, or a complete program overhaul, ProFirst delivers actionable solutions tailored to the unique needs of your agency.
Why Agencies Choose ProFirst
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National Expertise: Experience providing training and consulting to agencies across the U.S.
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POST/TCOLE/CLEET-Approved Knowledge: Curriculum developed and approved in multiple states
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Command-Level Insight: Decades of experience in hiring, recruitment, and investigative leadership
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Risk-Reduction Focus: Practical solutions that minimize liability and strengthen decisions
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Agency-Specific Customization: Every consultation is tailored to your structure, culture, and staffing
ProFirst is committed to helping agencies build reliable, transparent, and defensible hiring systems.
Operational & Policy Review
Our consultants conduct comprehensive evaluations of your hiring and background investigation systems. Services include:
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Full assessment of workflows, case management practices, and unit structure
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Review of your agency’s SOPs, policy manuals, and investigator guidelines
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Identification of vulnerabilities, legal exposures, and process gaps
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Recommendations aligned with best-practice standards, FCRA, ADA, and State requirements
This assessment results in a clear, prioritized roadmap for agency improvement.
Case File Analysis & Independent Review
ProFirst offers objective, impartial review of existing background cases or investigative decisions. This service is ideal for:
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High-profile hires
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Command-level or executive-level candidates
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Investigations questioned by HR, command staff, civil service, unions, or legal counsel
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Quality-control audits or internal compliance checks
Our experts provide written reports and expert interpretation to support sound, legally defensible personnel decisions.
Customized Process Improvement & Program Development
If your agency is building or refining a background investigation unit, ProFirst can help create or enhance:
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Background investigator workflows
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Selection standards and hiring criteria
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Interview formats and documentation
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Digital forms, checklists, and tracking systems
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Onboarding processes for investigators
We design systems that are practical, efficient, and compliant with federal and state law.
Training, Workshops
ProFirst offers personalized training solutions for agencies of any size:
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Executive briefings for command staff or HR
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Customized in-service training on background investigations
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Agency-specific workshops focused on legal compliance, interview techniques, or adjudication
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Virtual or on-site delivery options
Training can be integrated with consulting services or delivered as stand-alone support.
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
When hiring decisions or background investigations become matters of dispute, ProFirst provides expert-level support:
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Independent case review
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Written opinions and analysis
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Depositions and courtroom testimony
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Plaintiff or defense support related to employment screening or police recruitment
Our experience working with federal, state, and municipal agencies ensures that reports and testimony meet professional and legal standards.
ProFirst Training | Consulting Services for Police Departments