(A) In conducting the criminal history background investigation in order to screen employment applicants, the Police Department is authorized to access data maintained in the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension computerized criminal history information system in accordance with BCA policy. Any data that is accessed and acquired shall be maintained at the Police Department under the care and custody of the chief law enforcement official or his or her designee. A summary of the results of the computerized criminal history data may be released by the Police Department to the hiring authority, including the City Council, the City Administrator, or other city staff involved in the hiring process.
(B) Before the investigation is undertaken, the applicant must give written consent for the Police Department to undertake the investigation. The written consent must fully comply with the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, M.S. §§ 13.01 et. seq., regarding the collection, maintenance, and use of the information. In making decisions with respect to employment, the city must comply with the provisions in M.S. §§ 364.01 et. seq. relating to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders.
(Ord. 2010-1115, passed 6-7-10)