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.

Police Information Check without Vulnerable Sector Screening (PIC)

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

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 Lethbridge 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 Lethbridge.

When applying for a PIC VS you do not need to apply for a PIC for the same position, as the PIC VS includes both the PIC and the VS.

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.

Please click here for further information about Vulnerable Sector screening and possible fingerprinting requirements as individuals applying for PIC VS may be requested to attend the Lethbridge Police Service office for fingerprinting.

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

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.
Period commences from the date of sentencing.
Period commences from court confirmation of disposition completion.

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