Hello. A few years ago, I got caught up hanging out with a bad crowd and was caught shoplifting at a popular apparel store. I told the truth during my court appearance and received a sealed Disorderly Conduct violation in the state of New York. What this means is that I have to say "Yes" if asked about being arrested, but can legally respond "No" to convictions of crime. I learned my lesson and have moved on, as well as become a mature adult; however, I recognize that this stain in my past can affect my future despite the seal orders over the case.
I've recently graduated college and have been doing a lot of research. I found out that there are many theft databases that exist, where subscribers are able to submit your name for offenses. They are obviously in the right to put my name in database, but I was wondering if there is any way I can confirm whether or not I am on these lists so I know exactly where I stand?
The databases that I came across are NRMA, Esteem, and HireRight. I'm not sure if they use the same database, but would also like to know of any other ones that people here are aware of so I can do further research.
Also, I know that there are people on here who have connections to people who access or have worked with these databases and it would be great if I can confirm whether or not a specific retailer is part of the member list? I'm not entirely sure if this is something I'm allowed to ask, and apologies if not.
I'm very confused as to whether I was even included because I was very distraught at the time and stupidly signed paperwork by the LP officer without fully understanding it. In some instances, I know that they make you sign an agreement not to come back to the store. And also that if you are included in a theft database, that you should receive a letter in the mail. I don't recall ever receiving anything, so I don't even know if I should worry but I want to know everything that I can about this matter.
Thanks so much and I apologize for the rambling.
I've recently graduated college and have been doing a lot of research. I found out that there are many theft databases that exist, where subscribers are able to submit your name for offenses. They are obviously in the right to put my name in database, but I was wondering if there is any way I can confirm whether or not I am on these lists so I know exactly where I stand?
The databases that I came across are NRMA, Esteem, and HireRight. I'm not sure if they use the same database, but would also like to know of any other ones that people here are aware of so I can do further research.
Also, I know that there are people on here who have connections to people who access or have worked with these databases and it would be great if I can confirm whether or not a specific retailer is part of the member list? I'm not entirely sure if this is something I'm allowed to ask, and apologies if not.
I'm very confused as to whether I was even included because I was very distraught at the time and stupidly signed paperwork by the LP officer without fully understanding it. In some instances, I know that they make you sign an agreement not to come back to the store. And also that if you are included in a theft database, that you should receive a letter in the mail. I don't recall ever receiving anything, so I don't even know if I should worry but I want to know everything that I can about this matter.
Thanks so much and I apologize for the rambling.