Every Consumer Report Agency (CRA) and background screening company claims to have "lightning-fast turnaround time," "the best quality and accuracy," and to "excel in compliance." While these attributes are certainly important, they are no longer enough to set your background screening company apart. In a marketplace that is becoming increasingly commoditized, Consumer Reporting Agencies face the challenge of differentiating their products and services to stay competitive. InformData recognizes this struggle and is committed to providing innovative solutions that empower CRAs to stand out.
Our latest offering, the Sex Offender Registry+ (SOR+) search, exemplifies this commitment to innovation and differentiation. Designed to meet the most stringent screening requirements, SOR+ is a premium search service for end-users who simply cannot afford to take risks when it comes to hiring or retaining registered sex offenders. This advanced solution is particularly valuable for industries like healthcare, child and elderly care, education, and any roles that require access to private homes.
The Challenge of Differentiation in a Crowded Market
In today’s background screening industry, differentiation is becoming more difficult. With many companies touting similar capabilities in terms of speed, accuracy, and compliance, CRAs often find themselves struggling to communicate what makes them unique. As a result, the industry has faced significant commoditization, where products are seen as interchangeable, and pricing becomes the primary factor for decision-making. To escape this cycle, background screening companies need to offer more than just standard background checks—they need to deliver specialized solutions that address specific, high-stakes needs.
The SOR+ Advantage: Faster, Smarter, More Reliable Screening
InformData’s SOR+ is not just another sex offender registry search; it’s a game-changer for CRAs looking to elevate their offerings. Here’s how it stands out:
- Swift Turnaround Times
With an average turnaround time of under 60 seconds, SOR+ delivers near-instant results, ensuring quick, efficient screenings without sacrificing accuracy. - Exclusive Data Access and AI-Driven Matching
The SOR+ search is powered by an exclusive partnership with OffenderWatch, the leading sex offender registry management network. By integrating OffenderWatch’s comprehensive data with InformData’s AI-powered Personally Identifiable Information (PII) matching technology, SOR+ significantly reduces false positives—by up to 89%—and provides more accurate, relevant results. - Comprehensive Coverage Across the U.S.
SOR+ covers over 60% of registered sex offenders via enhanced API including exclusive access to data from 15 states, allowing CRAs to provide more thorough background checks. This coverage ensures clients get the most comprehensive view possible of an individual’s history. We cover the remaining 40% of registered sex offender data via standard DOJ and state registry scraping. We continue to add additional states to our enhanced API, which will even further improve our turnaround times, percentage of hits, uptime and data quality. - Reduced Cost and Enhanced Profitability
By automating the identification of genuine matches and eliminating the need for manual searches, SOR+ slashes labor costs and operational overhead, thereby increasing the profitability of background screening operations.
Check out the findings from our most recent comparison between SOR+ and traditional sex offender searches. Spoiler: the results are astonishing.
Elevating Safety Standards in High-Risk Industries
For organizations in sectors where safety is paramount—such as healthcare, education, and child or elder care—employing or retaining registered sex offenders can lead to catastrophic consequences. SOR+ enables CRAs to offer clients a premium service that provides added layers of protection and peace of mind, significantly mitigating risks.
Not every company requires a premium product like SOR+. In fact, it is completely fine, if not recommended, to sell a traditional sex offender search to clients that might not have the same screening guidelines or as stringent security measures. However, this allows you to offer a premium product at a premium price when public safety is at stake. And not every CRA is equipped to do that.
Innovating for the Future
InformData is committed to continuously evolving its products to support CRAs in escaping the commoditization trap. SOR+ exemplifies this by offering a unique and indispensable service that adds real value. With its groundbreaking technology that delivers swift, reliable results, SOR+ positions CRAs to confidently say they offer more than the standard.
Ready to Differentiate?
If you’re a CRA looking to deliver a premium, high-stakes sex offender screening solution that resonates with clients in safety-critical industries, InformData’s SOR+ is the answer. It’s time to move beyond the “fast, accurate, and compliant” narrative and offer solutions that truly make a difference.
Discover more about how SOR+ can transform your screening process here. Contact us to chat with one of our experts about your specific needs.
