Use ONLY if previously resided in Calgary. The Vulnerable Sector search cannot be completed in this website.
This website is where applicants apply for a Police Information Check if they previously lived in Calgary or are away for an extended period. A vulnerable sector search cannot be completed here. Police Information Checks are performed only with the written consent of the applicant.
Verification of Police Information Check Certificates
Organizations can verify the authenticity of a Police Information Check (PIC) certificate by scanning the QR code displayed on the document. The QR code links to access an electronic copy of the certificate, allowing organizations to confirm that the document is valid and has not been altered.
Certificates can also be verified by the Calgary Police Service watermark on the certificate or by contacting the applicant to provide an email with the website, document number and PIN so you can directly access the results.
Hardcopy Certificates can be verified by the Calgary Police Service watermark and embossed seal on the certificate.
*Please note you can only access our website from inside Canada.
Police Information Check without Vulnerable Sector Screening (PIC)
This check is for applications who will NOT be in a position of trust or authority relative to vulnerable persons.
The Calgary Police Service uses three search mechanisms:
SENTRY (Police Information Management System) - Local records of the applicant's involvement with Calgary Police Service.
JOIN (Justice Online Information Network) - The Alberta Court system.
CPIC (Canadian Police Information Centre) system and R.C.M.P. National repository in Ottawa.
Self-declaration of a criminal record is a process where the applicant may declare their adult criminal record of convictions to the Calgary Police Service. This may allow the Calgary Police Service to assess the accuracy of the applicant’s criminal record information without attending our office for additional processing.
We do not disclose results/discuss applications with a third party. Information will be disclosed to the applicant only. They will receive an email with access instructions to obtain their results. Please have the applicant email us directly should they require assistance.
It is the choice of the applicant to decide whether they wish to discuss the results of the Police Information Check with the requesting organization/employer. The role of the Calgary Police Service is to provide the applicant with the results of the Police Information Check. The hiring organization/employer is responsible for determining the suitability of the applicant for the position. The result of any Police Information Check is just one component of a screening process.
Before requesting a Police Information Check, organizations and employers should ensure they understand their legal obligations regarding the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information obtained through the check. This includes compliance with Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) for private-sector organizations and non-profits, and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) for public bodies.
Police Information Checks are performed only with the written consent of the applicant. Before an individual applies for a Police Information Check the organization/employer should:
Ensure they understand their legal obligations regarding the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information obtained through the check. This includes compliance with Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) for private-sector organizations and non-profits, and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) for public bodies.
Please refer to the Calgary Police Service website for further information regarding the police information check processes.
