The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) recently announced that it will launch its accreditation program in April 2009.  Background investigation firms who successfully navigate the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) will adorn the accolade of industry excellence and will be seen as industry standard bearers. The BSAAP bases certification on commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards and continued institutional improvement. Robert Capwell, Chief Knowledge Officer at Employment Background Investigations, Inc. (EBI) located in Owings Mills, MD stated that “Professional background screening firms are held to a higher ethical standard as put forth by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) and the BSAAP will provide certified firms with a seal of proven professionalism."