| CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS |
Photos: M. Reid & Gananoque Police
Options for Obtaining a Criminal Record Check:
Gananoque Police Service is pleased to partner with myBackCheck.com to provide an
online method to obtain criminal record checks. While a record check can still be obtained
by visiting the Emergency Services Building at 340 Herbert Street, we believe you will find
the online service faster and more convenient.
The online check is performed by the Gananoque Police Service, but rather than wait 10
days for a paper response, myBackCheck.com sends the results to you electronically,
normally within one to three business days. These can be shared by you electronically.
Online myBackCheck.com service is secure, safe, fast and easy:
• Step 1 - set up an account.
• Step 2 - order a criminal record check.
• Step 3 - results are provided to your account
• Step 4 - you can then electronically share the criminal record check with the
organization requesting the check by selecting their name from a drop-down list (much like
adding a bill to pay through your online bank account).
Click here to leave the Gananoque Police Service website and enter myBackCheck.com
Gananoque Police Service is pleased to partner with myBackCheck.com to provide an
online method to obtain criminal record checks. While a record check can still be obtained
by visiting the Emergency Services Building at 340 Herbert Street, we believe you will find
the online service faster and more convenient.
The online check is performed by the Gananoque Police Service, but rather than wait 10
days for a paper response, myBackCheck.com sends the results to you electronically,
normally within one to three business days. These can be shared by you electronically.
Online myBackCheck.com service is secure, safe, fast and easy:
• Step 1 - set up an account.
• Step 2 - order a criminal record check.
• Step 3 - results are provided to your account
• Step 4 - you can then electronically share the criminal record check with the
organization requesting the check by selecting their name from a drop-down list (much like
adding a bill to pay through your online bank account).
Click here to leave the Gananoque Police Service website and enter myBackCheck.com
Criminal Record Check
A criminal record check is a name-based search of the national repository of criminal
convictions.
Time Frame - criminal record checks are typically processed within three
business days online and 10 business days in-person.
Vulnerable Sector Check
A vulnerable sector check is a special type of criminal record check required for situations
where the applicant will be in a position of trust or authority over children, the elderly, the
disabled, or another vulnerable group. A vulnerable sector check involves a name-based
search of the national repository of criminal convictions, a search of locally held convictions
at the Gananoque Police Service and a query of the pardoned sex-offender database.
As a result of a directive issued by the Public Safety Minister, the RCMP recently made
enhancements to the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) system to ensure that an
unreported name change would not allow a pardoned sexual offender to avoid being
identified through a vulnerable sector query. In some cases applicants may be required to
submit their fingerprints if there is a possible match based on either name or a combination
of gender and date of birth to a pardoned sex offender record. Applicants with a potential
match will be notified by the Gananoque Police Service and requested to attend the
Gananoque Police Service Headquarters to have their prints taken. There is no additional
charge for the taking of fingerprints for volunteer organizations, however, there is a $25
fee collected by the Gananoque Police on begalf of the RCMP and forwarded to the
Receiver General for all non-volunteer fingerprint submissions.
Visit http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/vulner/index-eng.htm for more information on the
changes.
Time Frame - You should allow a minimum of two weeks for processing of a vulnerable
sector check.
Fingerprinting
The cost of fingerprinting is included in the application fee. You may have your fingerprints
taken at Gananoque Police Service, 340 Herbert Street, Monday to Friday 8am to 4 pm
(closed on statutory holidays). With the exception of taking of fingerprints for a volunteer
organization, a $25 fee must be paid when your fingerprints are taken. Gananoque Police
Service is required to remit this fee to the Receiver General of Canada.
Fees:
The fees for criminal records checks, including vulnerable sector checks, are:
Standard Criminal Records Check: $35.00
Criminal Records Check with Certificate: $55.00
Standard Vulnerable Criminal Records Check: $35.00
Vulnerable Criminal Records Check with Certificate: $55.00
Volunteer organization must be a registered volunteer organization with Gananoque Police
Service. You may register your organization with myBackCheck.com by entering their
website.
An additional $25 fee must be paid if you are required to submit your fingerprints to
complete a criminal record check for any purpose other than volunteering with an
organization. This fee is payable when your fingerprints are taken. Gananoque Police
Services is required to remit this fee to the Receiver General of Canada.
A criminal record check is a name-based search of the national repository of criminal
convictions.
Time Frame - criminal record checks are typically processed within three
business days online and 10 business days in-person.
Vulnerable Sector Check
A vulnerable sector check is a special type of criminal record check required for situations
where the applicant will be in a position of trust or authority over children, the elderly, the
disabled, or another vulnerable group. A vulnerable sector check involves a name-based
search of the national repository of criminal convictions, a search of locally held convictions
at the Gananoque Police Service and a query of the pardoned sex-offender database.
As a result of a directive issued by the Public Safety Minister, the RCMP recently made
enhancements to the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) system to ensure that an
unreported name change would not allow a pardoned sexual offender to avoid being
identified through a vulnerable sector query. In some cases applicants may be required to
submit their fingerprints if there is a possible match based on either name or a combination
of gender and date of birth to a pardoned sex offender record. Applicants with a potential
match will be notified by the Gananoque Police Service and requested to attend the
Gananoque Police Service Headquarters to have their prints taken. There is no additional
charge for the taking of fingerprints for volunteer organizations, however, there is a $25
fee collected by the Gananoque Police on begalf of the RCMP and forwarded to the
Receiver General for all non-volunteer fingerprint submissions.
Visit http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/vulner/index-eng.htm for more information on the
changes.
Time Frame - You should allow a minimum of two weeks for processing of a vulnerable
sector check.
Fingerprinting
The cost of fingerprinting is included in the application fee. You may have your fingerprints
taken at Gananoque Police Service, 340 Herbert Street, Monday to Friday 8am to 4 pm
(closed on statutory holidays). With the exception of taking of fingerprints for a volunteer
organization, a $25 fee must be paid when your fingerprints are taken. Gananoque Police
Service is required to remit this fee to the Receiver General of Canada.
Fees:
The fees for criminal records checks, including vulnerable sector checks, are:
Standard Criminal Records Check: $35.00
Criminal Records Check with Certificate: $55.00
Standard Vulnerable Criminal Records Check: $35.00
Vulnerable Criminal Records Check with Certificate: $55.00
Volunteer organization must be a registered volunteer organization with Gananoque Police
Service. You may register your organization with myBackCheck.com by entering their
website.
An additional $25 fee must be paid if you are required to submit your fingerprints to
complete a criminal record check for any purpose other than volunteering with an
organization. This fee is payable when your fingerprints are taken. Gananoque Police
Services is required to remit this fee to the Receiver General of Canada.
You can apply in person by attending the Gananoque Police Station at 340
Herbert Street between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
1. The applicant must provide two pieces of valid (not expired) identification
that confirms the applicants; name, date of birth and address.
2. You must bring a copy of your birth certificate.
3. One piece of identification must include a photo. Health Cards are NOT
ACCEPTED (Health Cards and Numbers Control Act, 1991 section 2.2(1)).
Herbert Street between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
1. The applicant must provide two pieces of valid (not expired) identification
that confirms the applicants; name, date of birth and address.
2. You must bring a copy of your birth certificate.
3. One piece of identification must include a photo. Health Cards are NOT
ACCEPTED (Health Cards and Numbers Control Act, 1991 section 2.2(1)).
| Acceptable Photo Identification; which provides both name and date of birth of an individual; Drivers Licence Government Employment Card Military Employment Card Age of Majority Card Canadian Citizenship Card (up-to date) Indian Status Card International Student Card Passport Permanent Resident Card Possession-Acquisition Licence (PAL) Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB Card) |
| Acceptable Non- Photo Identification; which provides both name and date of birth of an individual; Birth Certificate Baptismal Certificate Hunting Licence Fishing Licence Outdoors Card Hospital Card Immigration Papers |
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