Walsh Polygraph & Background Investigations
 

South Dakota Administrative Rule 
https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/02:01:02
 

Requires that the applicant-

 

(7)  Is interviewed in-person by the hiring agency or its designated representative before employment. The interview must include questions to determine the person's general suitability for law enforcement service, appearance, personality, temperament, ability to communicate, and other characteristics reasonably necessary to the performance of the duties of a law enforcement officer;

 

(8)  Has undergone a background investigation by the hiring agency that includes an inquiry into the person's driving history, criminal history, previous employment, personal references, credit reports, social media accounts, and law enforcement training records

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Wyoming Administrative Rule (Backgrounds) 2-1(a)vi(A):​

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(vi)  Be of good moral character. The hiring agency shall complete a background investigation;

 

(A) A background investigation, including, but not limited to, the following shall be completed by the hiring agency before an applicant may be appointed:

 

(I)   Check for current drug and alcohol abuse;

 

(II)  Interview applicant's spouse or significant other;

 

(III) Check personal references;

 

(IV)  Check employment history;

 

(V)   Check school records;

 

(VI)  Check military records;

 

(VII) Check DCI & FBI fingerprint files to determine if applicant has a criminal record. (The check shall be made in every state where the applicant has resided.);

 

(VIII) Check driving record;

 

(IX)  Check present and past employment references. (This should include a check with the applicant's immediate supervisor and other co-workers);

 

(X)   Check credit history