There are two kinds of Digby police checks - Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). A Criminal Record Check (CRC) is used to disclose the criminal background details of an individual such as conviction cases, youth-based records, discharges, etc. This takes place with the help of official data stores such as the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and more. One can either apply for CRC by visiting the Digby Detachment Centre or by accessing the platform Globeia online. The turnaround time involves a few days to weeks.
A Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is used in the town of Digby specifically for the roles in the employment sector and volunteering sector where individuals may hold authority or trust over the vulnerable people in the country of Canada. This police check of the vulnerable section usually involves searching details on conviction cases, youth-based records, record suspensions, etc. This process involves running queries through the relevant official databases including pardoned sex offenses related databases. Currently, only the Digby Detachment Centre provides space for applying for this police record check.