Police background investigation software
Vetted is background investigation software to manage the vetting process of candidates for public safety employment.
See how it works!
Click the buttons below to take a tour of how Vetted works for your applicants, background investigators, and final approvers.
Key features of police background investigation software
Waiver
Templates
Includes configurable waivers for authorization to release info, credit checks, and more.
Area
Searches
Identify agencies near where your applicant has lived or worked for records checks.
Messaging &
Templates
Have a consistent voice and view, send, and track all applicant communications.
Reviewer
Role
Give command staff a user friendly dashboard to easily approve or deny a candidate.
Social & Credit Reporting
Request a social or consumer credit report and review the results directly within Vetted.
Discrepancy Flagging
Flag potentially disqualifying or contradictory information to see what needs follow up.
Final Report Generation
Generate a final report (PDF) that includes only what command staff wants to see.
Configurable Checklists
Track remaining investigator and applicant tasks with checklists based on job.
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Insight
Integration
Send applicants to Vetted from NEOGOV Insight (applicant tracking software) – at no extra cost.
Top Questions We Get Asked
A background investigation software like Vetted centralizes and streamlines the entire investigation process, from data collection to final review. This reduces manual work, improves visibility into candidate progress, and helps investigators identify issues earlier so your team can make faster, more informed hiring decisions.
Sensitive data is protected through role-based access, audit trails, and secure storage. These controls ensure only authorized users can access information while helping your agency maintain compliance with standards like CJIS and SOC 2.
Vetted is purpose-built for public safety hiring, supporting the full investigation process. It centralizes workflows, improves applicant experience, and integrates with hiring systems to reduce duplicate work while ensuring consistency and defensibility.
Most agencies can be up and running in a matter of weeks. Implementation includes setup, configuration, training, and testing, with ongoing support to ensure the system aligns with your agency’s hiring process. For a more accurate timeline based on your agency’s size and process, request a demo to see how Vetted would be implemented in your environment.
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