There are different types of Canadian police checks applicable in Vancouver City that serve different purposes such as a Police Information Check (PIC), Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS), and RCMP Criminal Record Check.
A Police Information Check (PIC) is a background check used to know about an individual’s criminal background by searching information on Canadian conviction records, charges, warrants, discharges, etc. through different sources including the Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC). This check is usually requested at employment, volunteering, and different other organizations.
A Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) is a Canadian vulnerable sector check used in certain roles at employment and volunteering where an individual may have a certain level of trust or power over a Canadian vulnerable population. This check extensively searches for information on criminal records including convictions, charges, and relevant record suspensions, and may require fingerprints. You will have to visit the local police department physically to apply for this check.
An
RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check is the most comprehensive kind of background check used for purposes such as immigration. This check is a
fingerprint-based check used to find accurate details of an applicant’s criminal history.