Selah & Stone Research conducts every background check with intentional human review and forensic-grade methodology. No shortcuts. No black-box algorithms. Just the truth, verified.
"For too long, background screening has been a race to the bottom. Fast, shallow, and purely transactional. We're changing that."
Over 100 million background checks are processed in the United States every year. Most rely on automated database scrapes that miss critical records, return false positives, and leave organizations exposed. When the cost of a bad hire includes compliance violations, lawsuits, or safety incidents, "fast and cheap" isn't a feature. It's a liability.
We combine the intentional "Selah" pause with a forensic research methodology to illuminate what automated tools miss.
Every report is reviewed by a human researcher before delivery. We pause where others rush, catching discrepancies that algorithms overlook and ensuring every finding is contextually accurate.
Our research goes beyond database queries. We verify records at the source, cross-reference across jurisdictions, and apply investigative rigor to every check we conduct.
We provide the illumination necessary to build your organization on solid ground. Our reports give you confidence in the people you trust with your mission, your clients, and your reputation.
Florida's Level 2 screening requirements demand accuracy. We deliver forensic-quality checks for hospitals, clinics, and care facilities where patient safety depends on workforce integrity.
58% of financial organizations now require multi-layered screening. Our deep-dive methodology satisfies the most stringent regulatory and compliance frameworks.
Florida's Ethics in Education Act set the standard. We ensure every educator and administrator screening meets the rigor that students, families, and institutions deserve.
When public trust is at stake, surface-level screening falls short. Our forensic approach provides the depth required for sensitive positions and security-clearance environments.
Build your organization on a foundation of stone. Every screening we conduct carries the weight of intention, the rigor of research, and the clarity of human judgment.