assisting background investigators

[Morgan20]

Hopefully sooner than later I will be going through the background investigation for the Chicago PD and I want to know if there is anything that I can do, or paperwork that I can get on my own to help the investigators? (driving records, etc?) I was going to post this in the background section, but I was hoping to hear from some investigators. I know this is a rather vague question, and I did a search and found a couple of answers but I still need to ask.

[Old Trooper]

I would say don't try to do his job for him. He will get everything he needs on his own. That's what he gets paid to do. Just be truthful, that's the important thing for you. ...and good luck!

[Kimble]

Hopefully sooner than later I will be going through the background investigation for the Chicago PD and I want to know if there is anything that I can do, or paperwork that I can get on my own to help the investigators? (driving records, etc?) I was going to post this in the background section, but I was hoping to hear from some investigators. I know this is a rather vague question, and I did a search and found a couple of answers but I still need to ask.

While it's not going to be of any benefit to you to produce copies of records that the BI will have to uncover his/herself, it's not a bad idea to come up with a list of additional references. I did this when I had a federal BI and it proved very helpful to the investigator. The list should include people who know you from current and previous employment, schools/colleges you've attended, neighbors and family friends, and people involved in community social circles (church, boy scouts, community baseball team, etc.).

[Joeyd6]

Here is a great thing, especailly for the NYPD. There is usually a list of ORIGINAL documents youmust bring to your BI to inspect, from drivers license to selective service card to diplomas to certificates, etc....

Most show up with the documents in a pile. 1 in ten will show up with the document, and paperclipped to it, is a crystal clear and readable copy of the document with both sides copied. The BI can compare the original to the document and verify authenticity and take a copy only if necessary or wanted. That saves a NYPD BI about 30 minutes of BS...and will put you on their good list of canidates to remember and go the extra mile for if something develops. It shows initiative.

Otherwise, if you want to get a jump, I suggest making the following lists so you have info ready when asked without scrambling:
-all addresses you ever lived at
-list of all employers inclduing dates, addresses, phone numbers, supervisor names
-list of all educational institutions, including name, address and phone.
-official copies of transcripts of all schools attended in a sealed envelope to you.
-list of all states and licenses you had, including license numbers.
-list of all vehicles you ever owned.
-check your credit report and clear up and problems.
-updated list of references including name, address & phone (day & evening if possible)

With this, you should be properly prepared.