Meet the Experts Behind Police Background Investigations
Dedicated to supporting police departments with expert guidance, best practices, and the latest trends in the field of background investigations.
Our Law Enforcement Background Investigation Expertise
ProFirst Training background investigators conduct hundreds of comprehensive police pre-employment background investigations every year, as well as police chief executive recruitments, civilian and communications center personnel background investigations, and other pubic safety background investigations. in 2023, we were also contracted by the Philadelphia Police Department to provide background investigation consulting services, and by the Cleveland (OH) Police Department to assist with DOJ consent decree compliance by providing background investigation training to their personnel. We also had the honor of providing in-service training for the New Jersey State Patrol and Prince William County, and to representatives from The National Institutes of Health Police Department, the Joint Warfare Analysis Center Police Department, as well as Homeland Security and several Virginia and Texas training academies.
ProFirst Training and Consulting, LLC is a limited liability company serving police, sheriff, fire, and communications centers nationwide. We specialize in pre-employment background investigations, as well as state-approved training and consulting, in the area of pre-employment background investigations. ​​
John Pallas
John Pallas is a 29-year law enforcement veteran who served as a Deputy Chief of Police for the law enforcement division of the State of Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. In that role, John supervised command staff, oversaw the professional standards unit and served as the public information officer and director of training.
He also has more than two decades of service in California in various capacities, including Vice Detective, Narcotics Task Force Investigator and F.T.O. and Reserve Program Coordinator. John managed a high-profile task force team of investigators comprised of FBI, DEA, IRS agents, as well as state and city law enforcement officers and managed a wire and email intercept room. John has over 8,000 hours of training experience and is a certified training instructor through POST in California and the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
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Our Experienced Law Enforcement Background Investigation Team
Dedicated professionals ensuring every investigation meets the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
At Police Background Investigations.com, our strength lies in our exceptional team of 23 professional background investigators, each bringing extensive law enforcement experience from agencies across the nation. Many of our investigators previously served as command staff overseeing recruitment and hiring, while others conducted federal and state-level investigations for Department of Justice (DOJ) agencies. This deep expertise ensures every pre-employment background investigation is thorough, accurate, and compliant with FCRA and EEOC standards. Our team also includes Certified Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examiners and a skilled administrative support staff who coordinate documentation, verification, and reporting with precision. Together, we deliver comprehensive, defensible background investigations that help law enforcement agencies make confident, informed, and legally sound hiring decisions.
Our Mission
At ProFirst Training and Consulting, our mission is to empower law enforcement agencies nationwide by providing comprehensive background investigation services, expert training, and tailored consulting solutions. We are committed to enhancing the integrity and effectiveness of the hiring process, ensuring that every investigation meets the highest standards of compliance and professionalism. Through our expertise and dedication, we strive to build safer communities by supporting agencies in making informed, fair, and reliable hiring decisions.
Administrative and Support Staff
ProFirst Training and Consulting employs an office manager and support staff who manage daily operations and provide support to the investigators and to management. Our staff is available during business hours, and the investigators will be available 24 hours a day.