About this episode

Katherine Schweit and experts discuss the complexities of background checks and threat assessments in the context of shootings.

In the aftermath of a shooting, we hear the same haunting phrase: “He was on the radar.” But what does that actually mean? In this episode of Stop the Killing, former FBI agent Katherine Schweit sits down with experts from Integras Intelligence to unpack the reality behind background checks, threat assessment, and the limits of what can — and can’t — be known before tragedy strikes. Joining Katherine are: Michael Ginch, Manager, Investigations Forhad Razzaque, President Together, they take you inside the world most people never see — the one behind the headlines. What a background check actually is — and why it’s not just a simple report The difference between public perception and real investigative capability Why not all information can legally be collected, shared, or acted upon The concept of “permissible purpose” — and how it limits investigations Why companies often run only basic checks (and what gets missed as a result) The tension between speed, cost, and depth when hiring or assessing risk How investigators assess potential threats using context — not just data As Katherine and her guests explain, background checks are not a crystal ball — they’re a snapshot in time…

People in this episode

Host: Katherine Schweit

Guests: Michael Ginch, Forhad Razzaque

Topics covered

• background checks
• threat assessment
• investigative capability
• legal boundaries
• risk assessment
• shooting aftermath

Keywords

• background check
• threat assessment
• FBI
• investigations
• legal authority
• permissible purpose
• risk assessment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Integras Intelligence, FBI

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