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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. Please click here instead.

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.
This Police Information Check only provides information found at the time of the check, on the above listed systems. The Calgary 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.

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 Calgary.

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.

Please click here for further information about vulnerable sector screening and possible fingerprinting requirement as individuals applying for PIC VS may be requested to attend the Police Information Check office for fingerprinting.

  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)
1. School Teacher or Teaching Assistant (on hire or placement)   Requires PIC-VS
2. Accountant Requires PIC  
3. Dayhome   Requires PIC-VS
4. Daycare Worker   Requires PIC-VS
5. School Bus Driver   Requires PIC-VS
6. Administrative Personnel Requires PIC  
7. Personal Support Worker   Requires PIC-VS
8. Factory Worker Requires PIC  
9. Minor Sporting Coach   Requires PIC-VS
10. Scout Leader   Requires PIC-VS
11. Hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels) Requires PIC  
12. Tenant for rental property Requires PIC  
13. Youth Worker   Requires PIC-VS
14. Nursing / Retirement Home Worker   Requires PIC-VS
15. Realtor Requires PIC  
16. Security Guard   Requires PIC-VS
17. Bank Teller / Financial Advisor Requires PIC  
18. Immigration / Permanent Resident Requires PIC  
19. Legal Name Change Requires PIC  


What information will be disclosed on a Police Information Check?

  • Criminal Records - Adult and Youth
    - Includes indictable, dual procedure 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, peace bonds2 and recognizance conditions
  • 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 periond3
  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.