In today’s hiring environment, marked by rising identity fraud, increased worker mobility, and pressure for faster turnaround times, background screening providers are being asked to do more with less. Employers expect precise, compliant insights at speed, and CRAs need tools that can scale while still offering the flexibility their customers demand.
At InformData, we’re seeing these needs surface across every industry. That’s why we’ve made key enhancements to our National Criminal Database search, or NatCrim, to help CRAs stay ahead. From expanded data coverage to new profile customization functionality, NatCrim now offers a more strategic way to deliver tailored, trustworthy results at scale.
Why NatCrim Still Matters and How We’re Making It Better
At its core, NatCrim is designed to act as a macro-level risk detection tool, scanning hundreds of millions of records across the U.S. to help identify criminal activity that might otherwise go undetected in local or address-based searches. It’s particularly useful for screening individuals with high mobility or limited address history, offering a national view that can flag potential risks early in the process.
NatCrim ensures clients have access to more timely and actionable insights. And unlike some solutions on the market, our data isn’t static. We update pre-adjudicated records daily, and all other record types at least monthly, so clients can make decisions with confidence.
The Game-Changer: Profile Customization
Perhaps the most impactful enhancement we’ve introduced is profile customization, a feature that allows CRAs to fine-tune NatCrim search parameters based on the unique needs of each client.
Instead of relying on one-size-fits-all filtering logic, InformData clients can now set individualized preferences for things such as:
- Name matching sensitivity
- Date of birth filtering
- Record category and state selection
- Case date ranges
This level of configurability means that one end client who tolerates looser identifiers and another who requires stricter criteria can both be supported, without forcing CRAs to manually adjust settings every time. With profile customization, CRAs can:
- Reduce manual review and follow-up
- Improve accuracy and compliance
- Accelerate turnaround times
- Scale more efficiently
- Deliver greater value to their clients
Meeting a Higher Standard for Quality and Trust
We know that coverage stats only tell part of the story. That’s why our team focuses equally on data richness and data integrity. With 98% U.S. population coverage through court and DOC records, 89% of records containing detailed charge descriptions, and 79% containing DOB information, InformData’s NatCrim product delivers on both breadth and depth.
It’s all part of our commitment to helping CRAs operate as trusted, transparent partners, not just data vendors. In a market where turnaround time, accuracy, and client-specific expectations are evolving rapidly, our solution is designed to help you meet and exceed the standard.
Looking Ahead
The evolution of NatCrim reflects something more important: our long-term investment in smarter screening. And we’re just getting started.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to get the most out of NatCrim, or how to build a profile customization strategy for your clients, let’s talk.
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