RICHMOND – Virginia State Police (VSP) is proud to announce the successful implementation of the legislatively mandated Federal Rap Back Program. This achievement marks a significant step forward in enhancing public safety and streamlining background check procedures across the Commonwealth.
The system has been fully operational for several months and available to all entities authorized to use the program by the Virginia Code (such as school systems and state agencies), allowing employers to register employees, contractors, and volunteers into the program.
The Federal Rap Back Program provides continuous, real-time monitoring of enrolled individuals’ criminal history records. This eliminates the need for agencies to conduct periodic fingerprint background checks, resulting in a more efficient, cost-effective solution for maintaining security and compliance…