Protecting The Integrity Of The Law Enforcement Profession

Introduction

In the contemporary landscape of law enforcement, ensuring the integrity of all serving officers is paramount. One of the key challenges faced by agencies across the United States is the issue of the "Wandering Officer"—a law enforcement professional who moves from one agency to another, often leaving a trail of disciplinary issues or misconduct in their wake. Guardian Alliance? Technologies (Guardian) is at the forefront of tackling this problem by equipping agencies with state-of-the-art tools for conducting robust and efficient background investigations.?

Guardian: A Comprehensive Solution for Background Investigations

Guardian offers a streamlined, end-to-end solution for law enforcement agencies to conduct pre-screening, investigations, and approvals of their applicants. Trusted by hundreds of agencies nationwide, Guardian’s solution has been designed with the specific intent of ensuring that law enforcement can hire the best available candidates in record time.?

Integrating the National Decertification Index (NDI)

A key feature of Guardian's cloud-based software solution is its integration with the National Decertification Index (NDI), a national registry of certificate or license revocation actions related to officer misconduct. The NDI is maintained by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training ( IADLEST ), an organization dedicated to promoting standards of excellence in law enforcement.

Guardian's inclusion of NDI access as a standard feature in its workflow signifies a significant advancement in background investigations.? By proactively prompting and reminding investigators to access the NDI, Guardian’s solution enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of the vetting process. This integration has been instrumental in enabling agencies to identify and prevent the hiring of wandering officers, thereby safeguarding the integrity of their departments and communities.

Since launching the integration of the NDI, over 379 agencies have conducted more than 6,563 background investigations that contain an NDI entry. This demonstrates the system’s potential for widespread impact on law enforcement hiring practices across the country.?

Impact and Results

Agencies that have utilized Guardian's services report significant reductions in background investigation times, with an average time savings of over 50%. By streamlining and standardizing the background investigation process, use of the Guardian Platform not only speeds up the time to hire but also ensures that agencies do not compromise their hiring standards in the process.?

Guardian Alliance Technologies serves as a strong advocate for the NDI, reflecting the company's commitment to ensuring the integrity of law enforcement personnel and promoting transparency in hiring practices.? Through its technology and partnerships, Guardian is demonstrating its dedication to helping law enforcement agencies hire with confidence, uphold professional standards, and better serve their communities.

Association with IADLEST IPAC

Guardian is also proud to be part of the IADLEST Partner Advisory Committee (IPAC), a collaboration that ensures the highest standards of integrity and best practices in law enforcement are upheld. This partnership reflects Guardian's commitment to excellence and its role as a leader in promoting professional law enforcement standards.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Guardian Alliance Technologies is playing a pivotal role in enhancing the rigor and efficiency of background investigations in law enforcement. Through its integration of the NDI into its standard workflow and its advocacy for its use, Guardian addresses the issue of wandering officers and promotes higher standards of conduct and integrity across law enforcement agencies. With advanced technology and strategic partnerships, Guardian exemplifies its commitment to helping law enforcement agencies hire with confidence, maintain professional standards, and serve their communities better.