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 Saskatoon 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 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.

For specific examples where a CRC with VS check may and may not be appropriate, please click here

For a comparison of the reports currently offered, please click here.

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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 Records Check with VS
(CRC-VS)

Criminal Records Check with VS<br/>(CRC-VS)

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

Record Suspension or Pardon

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

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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. Saskatoon Police Service will make the final determination which record check is suitable for your position and its job duties.	Criminal Records Check (CRC)	Criminal Records Check w/VS (CRC-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 / Food Service Worker
11.	Minor Sporting Coach (incl. team manager, trainer, treasurer, etc.)
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 / Financial Advisor / Insurance
21.	Immigration (Permanent Resident, Sponsorship)
22.	Foster Parent
23.	Name Change (Ehealth)
24.	Notary
25.	Maintenance / Janitorial / Trades
26.	IT / Records Management
27.	Laundry Service / Housekeeping

	Non-Refundable Fee All online checks require an additional $9.95 processing / authentication fee + applicable taxes	Criminal Records Check (CRC)	Criminal Records Check w/VS (CRC-VS)
1.	For Employment VS - incl. fostering/guardianship non-VS - incl. SLGA liquor licensing, dealer licensing, etc.	$45.00	$75.00
2.	For Unpaid Student Placement	$45.00	$75.00
3.	For Volunteer (incl. Schools, Churches, Community Associations)	No Charge	No Charge
4.	For Volunteer Coach (Club level coaches, managers, treasurer, trainer, etc.)		$10.00
5.	For Immigration (Permanent Resident, Sponsorship)	$45.00
6.	For Name Change (eHealth Saskatchewan)	$45.00
7.	For Volunteer-Student Exchange / Host Family (Canada Homestay and Experiences Canada)		$10.00

8.	For Employment (invoice required) (you will be required to upload an invoice example: Calian, SK Research Council, SIIT, Dumont Institute, First Student, Saskatoon Tribal Council)	No Charge	No Charge
9.	For Coaching (invoice required) (you will be required to upload an invoice example: SMHA, Huskie Athletics, Baseball/Softball/Football/Basketball/Soccer Associations)	No Charge	No Charge

	Estimated Turnaround Times (while the police service strives to meet these timeframes, there is no guarantee)	Criminal Records Check (CRC)	Criminal Records Check w/VS (CRC-VS)
1.	For Employment	5 business days	5 business days
2.	For Unpaid Student Placement	5 business days	5 business days
3.	For Volunteer	5 business days	5 business days
4.	For Volunteer Coach		5 business days
5.	For Immigration (Permanent Resident, Sponsorship)	5 business days
6.	For Name Change (eHeath Saskatchewan)	5 business days
7.	For Volunteer-Student Exchange / Host Family (Canada Homestay and Experiences Canada)		5 business days

8.	For Employment (invoice required)	5 business days	5 business days
9.	For Coaching (invoice required)	5 business days	5 business days