Police Record Checks

A criminal background check conducted by your local police service offers the most comprehensive approach to ensuring public safety. Police Services, like Rivers Police Service, are able to survey and provide additional information not included in third-party criminal background checks that might only reference the federal RCMP CPIC database.

Additional information may exist, including criminal convictions for offences not supported by fingerprints (and therefore do not reside in the RCMP database), as well as potentially relevant non-conviction details including investigations where charges were not laid, charges that did not lead to convictions, and non-criminal offences such as disputes and disturbances. This information, if present, may be disclosed within a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check or Vulnerable Sector Check.

While some third party companies offer faster results, you may not be getting as much information as might potentially be available. Be informed and aware of limitations that may exist.

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Criminal Records Check (CRC)

Intended for applicants who are involved as a volunteer, employee or in any situation where a basic CRC is requested (i.e., retail or immigration).

Record Suspension or Pardon

Information relating to the Parole Board of Canada - Record Suspension.

Frequency Asked Qustions

Answers to questions we've been asked frequently.

Partners & Alliances

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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.

NOTE - you must be 18 years or older to submit a Vulnerable Sector application.

	Position or Occupation (these are guidelines only, your employer will determine which check is required)	Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)
1.	Office worker
2.	Retail Worker
3.	Factory Worker
4.	Food Vendor
5.	Hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels)
6.	Tenant for rental property
7.	Landlord/Superintendent
8.	Bank Teller
9.	Immigration/Permanent Resident

	Non-Refundable Fee All online checks require an additional $9.95 processing / authentication fee + applicable taxes	Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)
1.	For Employment	$35.00
2.	For School	$35.00
3.	For Immigration/Visa	$35.00
4.	For Taxi License	$35.00
5.	For Volunteer	$35.00
6.	For Other	$35.00
7.	Extra Copies (per)	$13.00

	Estimated Turnaround Times (while the police service strives to meet these timeframes, there is no guarantee)	Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)
1.	For Employment	10 business days
2.	For School	10 business days
3.	For Immigration/Visa	10 business days
4.	For Taxi License	10 business days
5.	For Volunteer	10 business days
6.	For Other	10 business days