Controversy has arisen around the city worker in Wilmington, NC involved in a police chase last month after the revelation he has a lengthy criminal record. City officials currently run criminal checks on potential employees based on the job title only. They often hire people with prior records to help them earn legitimate money and stay away from crime. The city does criminal background checks on employees who will be working with children or in sensitive positions where money is involved, but this policy might now be reviewed and made more strict in light of the recent events.
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