In Virden, citizens go through three background checks regarding their criminal records for various purposes within the community.
A Police Criminal Record Check, or PCRC, consists of an evaluation of one’s criminal history for employment, volunteer work, or engagement with various institutions. Its objective is to search particular criminal records in official repositories.
A Police Information Check, or PIC, encompasses more than a simple criminal background check. This is commonly needed in employment and volunteering. It seeks detailed criminal records available in the country, including but not limited to convictions, acquittals, charges as well as outstanding warrants. Canadian databases are utilized such as the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and JOIN.
A Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) is sought for posts that will be entrusted with the care of vulnerable persons where positions with some level of authority or trust are required. It examines the more generalized extent of conviction, charge, and record suspension histories across Canadian databases bearing in mind certain areas targeting those who are most vulnerable.
Such checks are particularly crucial in any environment where public trust is paramount and there is a degree of safeguarding.