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Police Information Checks (Canada)

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Types of Police Information Checks

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 Lethbridge Police Service uses three search mechanisms:
  • NicheRMS (Police Information Management System) - Local records of the applicant's involvement with Lethbridge 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.
This Police Information Check only provides information found at the time of the check, on the above listed systems. The Lethbridge Police Service does not guarantee completeness of the information, as we are limited to information available on these systems. This check does not include information found in any other jurisdiction's local police information system; nor does it include court information of any other provinces, except convictions registered on the National Repository for Canada and information entered onto the Canadian Police Information Centre System.

  Position or Occupation
(these are guidelines only, your employer will
determine which check is required)
Police Information Check (PIC)
1. Accountant Requires PIC
2. Administrative Personnel Requires PIC
3. Factory Worker Requires PIC
4. Hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels) Requires PIC
5. Tenant for rental property Requires PIC
6. Bank Teller / Financial Advisor Requires PIC


What information is disclosed on a Police Information Check?

  • Criminal Records - Adult and Youth
    - Includes indictable, hybrid and summary conviction offences
  • Pending and outstanding charges
  • Outstanding warrants for arrest Canada-wide
  • Police Files/Information Reports
    - Relevant occurrences1
  • Records of not criminally responsible by reasons of Mental Disorder pursuant to S.16(1) CC (disclosed if relevant)1
  • Judicial Orders while in effect
    - Probations, Prohibitions and Peace Bonds2
  • Vulnerable Sector Records (pardoned sex offender)
  • Absolute Discharge for one year period2
  • Stay of Proceedings for one year periond2
  • Conditional Discharge for three year period2
  • Alternative Measures for one year period3
  1. Relevancy refers to the protection of person, property, and any information that could cause an individual or organization, concerns for the safety of individuals, employees or volunteers.
  2. Period commences from the date of sentencing.
  3. Period commences from court confirmation of disposition completion.

For more detailed information on what is disclosed on a Police Information Check please click here.