ProFirst Training and Consulting Expands Support for University Police Departments Nationwide

National police background investigations firm serves campus police departments; CEO addresses Tennessee Board of Regents chiefs.

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — ProFirst Training and Consulting, LLC, a provider of law enforcement pre-employment background investigations, background investigator training and public safety consulting, is expanding its work with university and college police departments across the country.

Campus police officers carry the same badge, authority and state certification requirements as their municipal and county counterparts. They also protect a uniquely trusting population of students, faculty and staff. ProFirst Training helps university police departments build hiring processes that meet state standards, hold up to scrutiny and put the right officers on campus.

TRAINING DELIVERED AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

ProFirst has provided background investigator training to campus law enforcement at the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University and Drexel University. In November 2026, ProFirst Training will deliver in-house training to the University of Pennsylvania Police Department on conducting state-compliant law enforcement background investigations.

In February 2026, ProFirst partnered with Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio, to host a regional law enforcement training consortium on modern police hiring practices, background investigation standards and legal compliance. The event drew investigators, command staff and hiring professionals from agencies across Ohio and surrounding states.

NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY

ProFirst recently partnered with Bowie State University to conduct pre-employment background investigations for the Bowie State University Police Department. The engagement gives the department command-level investigative expertise without adding to the workload of its own staff.

CEO SPEAKS AT TENNESSEE BOARD OF REGENTS POLICE CHIEFS RETREAT

On October 3rd, ProFirst founder and CEO John Pallas spoke at the Tennessee Board of Regents’ annual Police Chiefs Retreat. The event brought together campus police chiefs from across Tennessee. Other presenters included the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security and the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission.

“I’m grateful to the Tennessee Board of Regents for inviting me to take part in such an important gathering, and for the chance to sit down with the chiefs and the Board’s representatives,” said Pallas. “You can see the dedication to campus and student safety in the simple fact that events like this happen. When campus police departments and their partners share information in the same room, everyone leaves better prepared. ProFirst Training proudly supports higher education institutions, and we are committed to serving every campus law enforcement agency with the specialized services it needs to hire with confidence.”

SERVICES FOR CAMPUS LAW ENFORCEMENT

– Pre-employment background investigations for sworn officers and civilian staff
– In-house background investigator training built around each state’s compliance requirements
– Hiring and selection standards consulting
– VSA (Voice Stress Analysis) examinations
– Expert witness and litigation support

University and college police leaders can learn more or request a consultation at profirsttraining.com.

ABOUT PROFIRST TRAINING AND CONSULTING, LLC

ProFirst Training and Consulting, LLC is a Nashville-based firm providing law enforcement pre-employment background investigations, background investigator training, VSA examinations, public safety consulting, expert witness services and statewide POST manual development to agencies nationwide. Founded by John Pallas, a law enforcement veteran of more than 27 years with senior command experience, ProFirst has served more than 100 agencies and trained more than 1,000 background investigators nationwide. Learn more at profirsttraining.com.

Jennifer Taylor
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