Potential and current employees could all be subject to criminal background checks when applying for City of Wilmington positions and while employed with the city, per changes to city code. The matter will return for a final vote at the next city council meeting. The city’s current practice is to only conduct criminal background checks on certain positions, including both police and fire and roles that require regular interaction with children. Background checks also will be conducted on city vendors who will be interacting with youth or “vulnerable populations.”
