Backgrounds, whether being used in a pre-employment scenario or elsewhere, require a knowledge of public records law, open records law and the Freedom of Information Act as well as the more routinely accessed sources for such matters.  As federal legislation exerts more and more influence over the determination of such information, an investigator is required who will not cross the ever changing lines of entitlement and accessibility.  Gatewood's involvement in several professional organizations and information networks related to such information searching optimizes his effectiveness in providing credible and usable data.  When special information is required, Gatewood has a thorough familiarity with the various information brokers available to assist him in providing a comprehensive result for his client.