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What is a Police Information Check? A Police Information Check (PIC), is a detailed criminal and police history, or a confirmation of the absence of any information, based on the personal information provided. The results will be provided on a Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) certificate letter. This check is based solely on Canada-wide information. What Systems Are Searched For PICS? The MHPS uses three search mechanisms:
This Police Information Check only provides information found at the time of the check, on the above listed systems. The MHPS does not guarantee completeness of the information, as we are limited to information available on these systems. This check does not include information found in any other jurisdiction’s local police information systems; nor does it include court information of any other province(s), except convictions registered on the National Repository for Canada. Requirements To Obtain a PIC Individuals attend in person to the MHPS, 884 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Two pieces of government identification must be provided, including both name and date of birth, such as: One Picture I.D. such as Provincial Drivers Licence, Passport, Citizenship Card, Motor Vehicles Registry Photo ID card, Native Status Card or PALS. One other I.D. such as Birth Certificate, Alberta Health Care Card, Immigration Documents or Marriage Certificate. (Social Insurance Cards are not acceptable as they do not include date of birth)
-Relevant occurrences*
*relevancy refers to the protection of persons, property and any information that could cause an individual or organization, concerns for the safety of individuals, employees or volunteers. **period commences from the date of sentencing ***period commences from court confirmation of disposition completion
Volunteers do not receive wages, compensation, goods or services. Course acceptance, work, field or practicum placements do not qualify as volunteers. How Long Will Processing Take? Under normal circumstances, your Police Information Check Certificate will be available for you to pick up from the MHPS in 7 business days. (This includes the intake day.) However, during peak times processing time may be longer. NOTE: You must pick up your PIC in person and present photo I.D. at that time. Where Else Can a PIC Be Obtained? In Medicine Hat, the Medicine Hat Police Station, located at 884 2nd Street SE, is the only location at this time. Out of town residents must obtain their PIC at a local police agency in the area where they reside. Will My PIC Information Be Sent To Other Agencies? NO. All Police Information Checks will be disclosed by way of certificate directly to the applicant at our office. Any questions and concerns will be answered fully at the time of the disclosure.
Pardon Application Booklets Free Local Police Record Checks $53.00 (Pardon Application Process) Fingerprinting Services $50.00 Security Guard/Private $60.00 Investigator PICs For Licensing (includes fingerprinting) Locksmith PICs $60.00 For Licensing (includes fingerprinting) ***No refunds provided*** Medicine Hat Police Service Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Telephone: 502-8916
Q- What does it mean if my Certificate is stamped with “The Correspondence Unit recommends a local police check where this applicant previously resided or currently resides? A. - The application form that you complete will ask for your current address, and any other location that you have resided in for the past 5 years. The stamp is an indicator that that Medicine Hat Police Service does not have access to background information in some jurisdictions. Q - What if I need more than one Certified Certificate? A- At regular fee costs, you are entitled to three Certificates at the time you make the application. Volunteer applicants are entitled to only 1 certificate. If you require numerous copies for resume’ purposes, photo copy the Certificate and instruct the organization that the original is available for review. Q - What is a Vulnerable Sector Records search? A - When a person receives a Pardon, their criminal convictions are sealed and not available, even to Police and the Courts. The only exception is for sexual offence convictions that are contained within the Pardon. During a Vulnerable Sector Records search, if the applicant has a sexual offence in the Pardon, police will only be notified that there is a matter of interest that may assist in the screening of the applicant. At this stage, the applicant would have to provide written consent to have the Pardon file opened. If a person has a criminal record and never has received a Pardon, then a Vulnerable Sector search can not be done, as there is no Pardon records to search. Q - If I have been granted a Pardon, what do I put down when I am asked the question “HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CRIMINALLY CHARGED OR FINGERPRINTED?______”” A - You cannot deny the fact that you were once convicted of an offence. However, you may choose to disclose that you have obtained a pardon, which is proof you are a law-abiding citizen. The correct response would be: "Yes, I have been convicted of a criminal offence for which I have been pardoned." (from National Parole Board Web site) Download the PIC Form and Brochure
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