Although it is important to conduct thorough background and reference checks before hiring, there is no way to prevent your employees from engaging in future misconduct. You can minimize the risk but never make it go away. Preventing misconduct involves good hiring practices, good policy, training, and a culture built on trust.  

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2016/10/14/corrupt-ncis-agent-who-was-besotted-with-fat-leonard-begs-judge-for-mercy/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/ncis-special-agent-shared-classified-information-with-her-terrorist-suspect-lover-prosecutors-say/2018/10/02/d1ba3140-c65b-11e8-9b1c-a90f1daae309_story.html