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Types of Police Record Checks

There are three types of police record checks (CRC, CRJMC and 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 record check to determine which one you need.

Note: The Windsor Police Service will only process CRC applications from youth (anyone below 18 years of age) where employment or volunteering is with the federal, provincial or municipal government of Canada. Youth applications where employment or volunteering is with a nongovernmental agency will NOT be processed. Youth applications that meet the criteria can only be processed in person at 150 Goyeau St., Windsor, ON or 532 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg, ON between the hours of 8 am and 3:45 pm, Monday to Friday (closed statutory holidays).
  1. Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)

    This check is for applications who will NOT be in a position of trust or authority relative to vulnerable persons.

    This process is intended for persons living and working in Canada.

    A CRC will provide the following information:
    • Criminal convictions (summary and/or indictable) from CPIC and/or local databases
    • Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period

  2. Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

    This check is for applications who will NOT be in a position of trust or authority relative to vulnerable persons.

    This process is intended for persons living and working in Canada.

    A CRJMC will provide the following information:
    • Criminal convictions from CPIC and/or local databases
    • Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) within the applicable disclosure period
    • Outstanding entries, such as charges and warrants, judicial orders, peace bonds, probation and prohibition orders
    • Absolute and Conditional discharges for 1 or 3 years respectively

  3. Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

    This check is restricted to applicants 18 years of age or older 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 Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). It is the police service that verifies that the position meets the requirements for a vulnerable sector check.

    You can only apply for a VSC if you live in the City of Windsor or the Town of Amherstburg.

    When applying for a VSC you do NOT need to also apply for a CRC or CRJMC for the same position, as the VSC includes both the CRC and CRJMC.

    A Vulnerable Sector Check will provide the following information:
    • Criminal convictions summary or indictable from CPIC and/or local databases
    • Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period
    • Outstanding entries, such as charges and warrants, judicial orders, peace bonds, probation and prohibition orders
    • Absolute and conditional discharges
    • Charges that resulted in a finding of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder
    • Pardoned offences authorized under the Criminal Records Act
    • Non-conviction information authorized through Exceptional Disclosure


Here are some common examples of when a PCRC or a PVSC may be required.

  Position or Occupation
(these are guidelines only, your employer will
determine which check is required)		 Criminal Record Check (CRC) Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
1. School Teacher or Teaching Assistant (on hire or placement)     Requires VS
2. Office worker Requires CRC    
3. Social Worker   Requires CRJMC Requires VS
4. Daycare Worker     Requires VS
5. School Bus Driver     Requires VS
6. Taxi Cab Driver     Requires VS
7. Municipal Licensing   Requires CRJMC  
8. Retail Worker Requires CRC    
9. Personal Support Worker     Requires VS
10. Factory Worker Requires CRC    
11. Food Vendor Requires CRC    
12. Minor Sporting Coach     Requires VS
13. Scout Leader     Requires VS
14. Hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels) Requires CRC    
15. Tenant for rental property Requires CRC Requires CRJMC  
16. Youth Worker     Requires VS
17. Nursing/Retirement Home Worker     Requires VS
18. School Crossing Guard     Requires VS
19. Landlord/Superintendent Requires CRC Requires CRJMC  
20. Security Guard Requires CRC Requires CRJMC  
21. Bank Teller Requires CRC    
22. Immigration/Permanent Resident Requires CRC