How to Get a CRC (Criminal Record Check) from the Anishinabek Police Service
The Anishinabek Police Service provides 3 types of checks;
1. Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)
2. Police Information Check (PIC), and
3. Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
The cost for a Criminal Record Check is $35.00, for employment purposes, which is payable at
the time of submitting your application. There is no cost for volunteers, provided we have a
letter from the employer/agency indicating so. You must produce two valid pieces of
government-issued identification. One must have a photo.
Criminal Record Checks are based upon photo identification only and, therefore, is not
confirmed by fingerprints. The completed check indicating the results of the criminal record
search shall include the corporate seal of the Anishinabek Police Service as proof of
authenticity.
1. Police Criminal Record Check will include:
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Criminal convictions (summary and indictable) from the Canadian Police Information
Centre (CPIC) and/or local databases.
This search is for individuals who will be employed in the following fields: general labour, truck
driving, warehouse, retail, etc. It is not intended for individuals seeking a volunteer and/or
employment position with children (persons under 18 years of age), the elderly, sick, or infirm.
Applicants must be a band member or current resident of one of our member Nations.
2. Police Information Check will include:
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Criminal convictions (summary and indictable) from CPIC and/or local databases.
Outstanding entries, such as charges and warrants, judicial orders, Peace Bonds,
Probation and Prohibition Orders.
Absolute and Conditional Discharges.
Family Court Restraining orders.
Charged and processed by other means such as diversion.
Dispositions including, but not limited to, Withdrawn, Dismissed, and cases of
Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Mental Disorder.
A review of all available police contacts including but not limited to theft, weapons, sex
offences, or violent, harmful and threatening behaviour.
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This check is intended for applicants who are seeking volunteer and/or employment with
agencies who require a Police Criminal Record Check along with local police involvement. The
agency has determined that a search of pardoned sex offenders or contacts relating to mental
health apprehensions is not required; therefore this check is NOT intended for applicants who
are seeking volunteer and /or employment with vulnerable persons.
3. Police Vulnerable Sector Check will include:
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Criminal convictions (summary and indictable) from CPIC and/or local databases.
Outstanding entries, such as charges and warrants, judicial orders, Peace Bonds,
Probations and Prohibition Orders.
Absolute and Conditional Discharges from local database only.
Family Court Restraining Orders.
Charged and processed by other means such diversion.
Dispositions including but not limited to, Withdrawn, Dismissed, and cases of Not
Criminally Responsible by Reason of Mental Disorder.
A review of all available police contacts including but not limited to theft, weapons, sex
offences, or violent, harmful or threatening behaviour which may or may not have
involved a mental health incident.
All pardoned criminal convictions, including non sex offences, identified as a result of a
Police Vulnerable Sector Check and authorized for release by the Minister of Public
Safety.
This check is restricted to applicants seeking employment and/or volunteering with vulnerable
individuals. With your consent, a query of sex offences for which a pardon has been granted
will be conducted in compliance with the Criminal Records Act (CRA).
This search is for individuals who will be employed in vulnerable positions such as: day care
centers, nursing, social workers, teaching, etc. This search is required when working with
children (persons under 18 years of age), the elderly, sick, or infirm. Applicants must be a
current resident of one of our member Nations.
This search is also for individuals who will be volunteering in vulnerable positions such as
the: Children's Aid Society, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Meals on Wheels, boys and girls clubs, etc.
This is required when volunteering with children (persons under 18 years of age), the elderly,
sick, or infirm. Your Record Search Application must be completed and signed by the
Contributing Agency or provide a letter addressed to the Anishinabek Police Service requesting
a VSC specific to you.
All applicants are required to self declare their adult criminal convictions. Inaccurate or
incomplete self declaration may result in a request for submission of the applicant's
fingerprints.
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FAQ
What do I need to bring with me?
Along with your completed CRC you will need to bring 2 valid pieces of identification. Both
pieces of identification must have your name and date of birth and at least 1 piece of
identification must be photo identification.
If the person requesting the Criminal Records Check is under the age of 16 years and does not
have sufficient identification a parent or legal guardian (with proper identification) can
guarantee the young person’s identity.
The following is a list of types of identification that the Anishinabek Police Service will accept
for your Records Check request:
Accepted Photo Identification (one of Accepted
Non-Photo
Identification
your two pieces of identification must be from (must provide both the name and date of
this list):
birth)
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Driver’s Licence
Passport
Government Employment Card
Military Employment Card
Age of Majority Card
Canadian Citizenship Card (up-to-date)
Indian Status Card
International Student Identification
Card (ISIC)
Permanent Resident Card
Possession and Acquisition Licence
(PAL)
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Birth Certificate
Baptismal Certificate
Hunting Licence
Fishing Licence
Outdoors Card
Hospital Card
Immigration Papers
Important Notice: Ontario Health Cards cannot be accepted for identification purposes
(Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 section 34(4)).
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Who can get a CRC from the Anishinabek Police Service?
In order to get a Police Criminal Record Check or a Police Information Check for employment
purposes, the applicant must be a Band Member or current resident of one of our member
Nations.
To have a Vulnerable Sector Check for employment and volunteer purposes, the applicant must
be a current resident of one of our member communities.
How much does it cost?
A Police Criminal Record Check for employment purposes is $35.00. There is no cost for
volunteers, however a letter, specific to you, from the volunteer agency must be provided and
it must state that it is for a volunteer purpose.
A Police Information Check for employment purposes is $35.00. There is no cost for volunteers,
however a letter, specific to you, from the volunteer agency must be provided and it must state
that it is for a volunteer purpose.
A Vulnerable Sector Check for employment purposes is $35.00. This includes student
placements. There is no cost for volunteers, however a letter, specific to you, from the
volunteer agency must be provided and it must state that it is for a volunteer purpose.
How long does it take?
Criminal Records Checks are processed in approximately 1-5 days, assuming timely response
from other police services and depending on request volumes. The Anishinabek Police Service
strives to serve you in a timely manner. Please help us meet our deadlines by filling out your
forms carefully.
What Can Cause a Delay in the Process?
We may have to contact other police agencies to request local information of an applicant who
has resided outside of our jurisdiction in the last five years and request volumes. Also, a delay
can be caused by if applications are received and information is missing.
Where do I submit my Criminal Records Check form?
Along with your completed Criminal Records Check Form, you will need to bring 2 valid pieces
of identification to any of the Anishinabek Police Service Detachments or Headquarters.
How can I pay for my CRC?
Payment may be made by cash, cheque or money order only.
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What is Self Declaration?
Self Declaration of a Criminal Record is a process whereby the applicant declares their adult
criminal record convictions to the Police Service in accordance with CPIC policy requirements
and federal laws.
Self Declaration should NOT include:
a) Conviction for which a pardon has been received.
b) Youth Convictions (Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)).
c) Absolute/Conditional Discharges.
d) Offences where there were no convictions.
e) Provincial/Municipal Offences.
f) Charges dealt with outside of Canada
In order to release criminal convictions identified through a name based query, the Police
Service must be satisfied that the applicant's declared criminal record information is a match to
their registered criminal record held at the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.
If a police service is not satisfied that the applicant's declared criminal record information is a
match to their registered criminal record held at the RCMP National Repository of Criminal
Records they may require the applicant to submit fingerprints to the RCMP National Repository
of Criminal Records.
Why do I need to be fingerprinted?
An applicant may be required to submit fingerprints to complete a record check under the
following circumstances.
a) If your self declaration of your adult criminal record is inaccurate or incomplete.
b) Some records checks are inconclusive and the applicant will have to be fingerprinted to
continue with the process.
c) As a result of an RCMP enhancement, a vulnerable sector check now requires the
submission of fingerprints whenever the gender and date of birth of an applicant match
to an existing pardoned sex offender record. This is not an accusation of criminality, but
a requirement for a thorough verification to confirm identity and protect personal
privacy. In addition to verifying an individual's association with a criminal offence
(including pardoned sex offences), fingerprints are also submitted to Canadian Criminal
Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) for the purposes of certifying that an
individual does not have criminal record information that can be disclosed in accordance
with federal laws.
This is not an accusation of criminality. Prints are used to confirm your identify only. Your
fingerprints will be destroyed after 90 days. The RCMP does not keep your prints on file and
they will not be searched for future purposes.
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What will it cost me to be fingerprinted?
If Fingerprinting is required the cost will be $25.00, made payable to the Anishinabek Police
Service.
You can request to have your prints taken by an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting company or by
another police service that does have the technology.
If your fingerprints cannot be submitted electronically, your VS check may take longer
The RCMP also charges $25.00. This fee will be forwarded to the RCMP, on your behalf. Please
make money order payable to the “Receiver General of Canada.”
How can I pay for fingerprinting?
Payment may be made by cash, cheque or money order only.
Where do I go to get fingerprinted?
Applicants must book an appointment with the closest Anishinabek Police Service Detachment.
That is where you will attend to get your prints taken.
Where can I find out more information on fingerprinting?
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/vulner/index-eng.htm and http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/crcj/fing-empr2-eng.htm
How long does the Anishinabek Police Service keep my CRC?
Your completed record check will remain available for 1 year from the date it was completed.
Are copies of my CRC available?
Yes, each copy of your CRC, with an embossed seal, is available for a fee of $10.00.
Should I hire this person for work?
The decision to engage or hire staff is not made by the Anishinabek Police Service.
A Police Record Check is a valuable screening tool; however, it is not a substitute for
appropriate hiring or screening practices and overall corporate due diligence. It is up to the
individual organization to consider the information provided by the police or by the individual
in question and to make appropriate decisions about whether the information should exclude
someone from a particular position or participation in their program.
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The responsibility lies entirely with representatives of the organization. The Anishinabek Police
Service makes no representation or warranty with respect to suitability or reliability of the
individual.
How long is my CRC good for?
A police record check is current as of the date it is completed. It is your employer/prospective
employer or organization’s function to determine if the record check is current enough to be
accepted for the position applied for. The Anishinabek Police Service, its officers, agents and
employees, shall have no responsibility or obligation to make such a determination.
I still have questions, who can I call?
Contact Angela Nolan Souliere, Information Services Manager, at 705-946-2539 ext. 237
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