Types of Police Information Checks
There are two types of police information checks (PIC and PIC VS). The nature and the responsibilities of the position you are applying for will determine which type of check you will require. In all cases you should consult with the agency, organization or employer that requires you to obtain a police information check to determine which one you need.Please note: If you are seeking a 'Local Police Records Check' as part of the Record Suspension (Pardon) application process, do not use an online police check as it is not appropriate for this purpose. If you are seeking a Certified RCMP Criminal Record Check by digital fingerprinting process, please click here for information on our fingerprinting services.
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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.
Databases checked for a Police Information Check:- Canada's National Repository of Criminal Records – Criminal Convictions, conditional and absolute discharges
- Alberta Justice Online Information Network – Criminal and provincial statute dispositions and any pending criminal or provincial statute charges
- Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) – Current court orders, warrants, prohibition orders, peace bonds, recognizance orders
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Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (PIC VS)
This check is restricted to applicants in a position of trust or authority relative to vulnerable persons. If your application is being used outside of Canada, we are unable to process a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (VS). It is the police service that verifies that the position meets the requirements for a vulnerable sector check.
You can only apply for a PIC VS if you live in the City of Edmonton and the following cities and towns in the Greater Edmonton Area:- Beaumont
- Sherwood Park
- St Albert
- Morinville
- Fort Saskatchewan
- Leduc
- Spruce Grove
- Stony Plain
When applying for a PIC VS you do not need to also apply for a PIC for the same position, as the PIC VS includes both the PIC and the VS.
This check will include the databases mentioned above for a PIC along with:- Local Police Records – Police occurrences/information
- National Repository of Criminal Records – Pardoned sex offender records
Here are some common examples of when a PIC or a PIC VS may be required.
The Edmonton Police Service is currently reviewing our process for Police Information Checks for youths and will not accept youth applications while the review is ongoing.
This review does not include Police Information Checks requested on behalf of a governmental agency (Federal, Provincial or Municipal.) Police checks for these purposes will continue to be accepted.
Do not apply if you are a youth unless it is on behalf of a governmental agency. We are unable to offer a refund if you accidentally apply and we are unable to complete your request.
Contact us if you have questions at [email protected]
| Position or Occupation (these are guidelines only, your employer will determine which check is required) |
Police Information Check (PIC) | POlice Information Check w/VS (PIC-VS) | |
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| 1. | School Teacher or Teaching Assistant (on hire or placement) |  |
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| 2. | Office worker | |
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| 3. | Social Worker | |
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| 4. | Daycare Worker | |
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| 5. | School Bus Driver | |
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| 6. | Taxi Cab Driver | |
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| 7. | Retail Worker | |
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| 8. | Personal Support Worker | |
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| 9. | Factory Worker | |
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| 10. | Food Vendor | |
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| 11. | Minor Sporting Coach | |
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| 12. | Scout Leader | |
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| 13. | Hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels) | |
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| 14. | Tenant for rental property | |
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| 15. | Youth Worker | |
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| 16. | Nursing / Retirement Home Worker | |
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| 17. | School Crossing Guard | |
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| 18. | Landlord / Superintendent | |
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| 19. | Security Guard | |
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| 20. | Bank Teller / Financial Advisor | |
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| 21. | Immigration / Permanent Resident | |