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Attached Files

Investigators can attach any number of electronic files to the PHS record. Candidates have no access to this function. Files can be any electron file but each file is limited to 5 MB in size. Most files are likely to be within this size limit. However, the most efficient thing to do is to put the file into PDF format. When outputting to PDF, there are options within Adobe Acrobat to reduce the file size.

It was stated earlier that as much as we all would like to keep all of our documents electronically, sometimes it's just not possible. A background investigation must be maintained for a long time, often as long as the term of employment for the hire. We believe that when your case is closed, documents should be printed and physically stored. Nevertheless, attaching electronic files to your case has many benefits.