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December 17, 2004
Want to do a background check on yourself for $10?
Here is the future.... WATCH - Washington Access to Criminal History who needs PIs?
Posted by Martin at December 17, 2004 10:14 AM
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I wonder how Bernard Kerik shows in his report? Bush's folks might have tried spending the $10 before nominating the guy.
Posted by: Rob Elam 
at December 19, 2004 12:11 PM
This database turns out to be totally worthless. I didn't find a ticket that I knew I had received 10 years ago. There is probably an archiving rule they don't tell you about. Anyway, here is the response I got back from customer support. Basically "our database sucks".
From: watch.help@wsp.wa.gov [mailto:watch.help@wsp.wa.gov]
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 10:50 AM
To: Martin Tobias
Subject: RE: No records found
Martin,
Information obtained through this site may be incomplete or inaccurate for several reasons:
Searches based on names and dates of birth are not always accurate. When arrested, some people use alias names and numeric identifiers, such as names, dates of birth, driver license numbers and Social Security numbers. Therefore, WASIS criminal history files may contain incorrect names and numeric identifiers.
The only way to positively identify someone to a criminal record is through fingerprint verification. Information on obtaining fingerprint verification can be obtained by contacting the Washington State Patrol, Identification and Criminal History Section.
Additional information may be available from court clerks and criminal justice agencies in the counties where cases were adjudicated. This listing may not reflect the entire conviction history of a particular individual. Local law enforcement agencies, courts, and juvenile facilities may have additional information regarding an individual not filed with the state.
All conviction criminal history information is provided to WASIS by courts and criminal justice agencies. There are instances when the Section has not received CHRI or documents have been received but not yet entered into the database.
Tyson
Washington State Patrol
WATCH Help Desk
Phone: (360) 705-5100 ext.5
Fax: (360) 570-5277
Posted by: ministeroforder at December 20, 2004 10:12 AM
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