Police Background Checks

A criminal background check conducted by your local police service offers the most comprehensive approach to ensuring public safety. Police Services, like the Hamilton Police, 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 (CRJMC) (formerly Police Information 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).

Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) (formerly PIC)

Intended for applicants who are seeking volunteer and/or employment with agencies who require a CRC along with local police involvement.

Vulnerable Sector Scan (VS)

Restricted to applicants seeking employment and/or volunteering with vulnerable individuals.

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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.

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

	Non-Refundable Fee All online checks require an additional $9.95 processing / authentication fee + applicable taxes	Criminal Records Check (CRC)	Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)	Vulnerable Sector Scan (VS)
1.	For Employment	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00
2.	For Unpaid Student Placement	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
3.	For Volunteer (letter from organization will be required for verification)	$0	$0	$25.00
4.	For School Crossing Guard	n/a	n/a	$25.00
5.	For Foster Parent	n/a	n/a	$50.00
6.	For Kinship (letter from organization will be required for verification)	n/a	n/a	$25.00
7.	For Government Employment (For youth under the age of 18)	$50.00	$50.00	n/a
8.	For Other (CRC i.e. Immigration, US Entry, Waiver, Business License, etc.) (CRJMC i.e. legal name change, sponsorship) (VS not for adoption or non-parental custody)	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00
9.	Extra Copies (per)	$5.00	$5.00	n/a

	Estimated Turnaround Times (while the police service strives to meet these timeframes, there is no guarantee)	Criminal Records Check (CRC)	Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)	Vulnerable Sector Scan (VS)
1.	For Employment	14 calendar days	14 calendar days	14 calendar days
2.	For Unpaid Student Placement	30 calendar days	30 calendar days	30 calendar days
3.	For Volunteer	30 calendar days	30 calendar days	30 calendar days
4.	For School Crossing Guard			14 calendar days
5.	For Foster Parent			14 calendar days
6.	For Kinship			14 calendar days
7.	For Government Employment (For youth under the age of 18)	14 calendar days	14 calendar days
8.	For Other (CRC i.e. Immigration, US Entry, Waiver, Business License, etc.) (CRJMC i.e. legal name change, sponsorship) (VS not for adoption or non-parental custody)	14 calendar days	14 calendar days	14 calendar days