Thursday, November 17th, 2005

***Troop 2 NewsFlash***

NEW Knox Trail Council CORI Check Regulations

In accordance with new regulations for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Criminal History Systems Board, all newly registered adults must have a complete Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check performed on them BEFORE they participate in Scouting activities.

The new requirement is to verify each applicant’s identity by viewing a government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport. A photocopy of the ID must then be attached to the CORI Request From. This will help to ensure that an accurate background check is done by eliminating any guesswork about people with similar names, addresses, and birth dates.

Every new volunteer not currently a registered Scouter must complete the form and supply the photo ID. The committee chairperson of each unit must validate that the photo ID matches the appearance of the newly recruited leader. The Chairperson will then submit the form to Council with the adult's BSA Adult Leader/volunteer registration form.    

Your cooperation will help to keep the Scouting programs a safe place for children as well as help in complying with this rule established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

For more information please refer to these resources.

Knox Trail Council CORI Policy

CORI Request Form

Commonwealth of Massachusetts CORI Information