Santa background checks

Santa Claus has shown up all around town. But do you know all you need to about the person portraying him? <br><br>Eastland Mall does a background check and drug test to make sure Santa hasn't been

Thursday, November 28th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

Santa Claus has shown up all around town. But do you know all you need to about the person portraying him?

Eastland Mall does a background check and drug test to make sure Santa hasn't been naughty. Applicants hoping to work at the east side mall are checked to make sure there are no misdemeanor or felony convictions in their past. Parent, Majick Ravenhawk, "Normally we don't know these people and they could be stalkers or child offenders."

Eastland Mall requires background checks on anyone who deals with children. That includes those who play Santa's elves. And even the Easter Bunny.