Vulnerable Sector Fingerprint RCMP News Release
RCMP announces faster checks for Vulnerable Sector employees, volunteersOTTAWA, February 13, 2012 – Canadians who want to work or volunteer with children, the elderly and other vulnerable citizens can now have their vulnerable sector (VS) checks completed more quickly. Thanks to a new RCMP process, private fingerprinting companies are now permitted on behalf of a police service to submit prints electronically to the RCMP.
See link below for Full News Release…
RCMP Link to Full News Release: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/news-nouvelles/2012/02-13-vs-vapv-eng.htm
RCMP Vulnerable Sector Policy Link: http://www.cpic-cipc.ca/English/vsacredcomp.cfm
Getting a Vulnerable Sector Check
A VS check is initiated by the local police in the jurisdiction where you live or the Police Service and Solicitor General (PSSG) in B.C. Not all paid or volunteer positions require this type of check, so your prospective employer or organization should tell you what information you need to bring with you for police to start the check.
The police or designated authority will use the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) system as well as their own database to conduct a background search based on your name, gender and date of birth. If your gender and date of birth match to a pardoned sex offender record, you will be asked to provide fingerprints to confirm your identity. Be assured that:
- This is not an accusation of criminality: Prints are used to confirm your identity only
- Your fingerprints will be destroyed after 90 days – when the check is complete. As with all civil checks, the RCMP does not keep your prints on file and they will not be searched for future purposes
Fingerprinting for a Vulnerable Sector Check
Electronic fingerprinting can reduce the wait time required for a VS check from weeks to days.
Know your options! If your police service cannot submit prints electronically, you can request to have your prints taken/submitted by an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting company or by another police service that does have the technology. It’s easy – all you’ll need is a Letter of Instruction from your police service and your identification.
If your fingerprints cannot be submitted electronically, your VS check may take longer.
What do applicants need to have their Vulnerable Sector (VS) fingerprints submitted by Pacific Fingerprint Services Inc. (PFSI)?
Applicants need a Letter of Instruction from the police service or designated authority (PSSG in B.C.) and their identification.
How will applicants get the results?
The results will be sent by the RCMP (CCRTIS) to the police service or designated authority that requested the check. The results are not returned to PFSI.
How long will it take to get the results?
The results of the VS check will be mailed to the detachment that requested the check within 2-3 business days when there is no match to a fingerprint holding.
How much will PFSI charge for the service?
We charge $37.50 + Hst = $42.00 in addition to the government regulated $25.00 fee for VS checks (for paid positions) for a total of $67.00 for Livescan at our Surrey Head Office or our Remote Cardscan services.
What is Remote Cardscan Service?
If your fingerprints are required for a VS check and you reside in an area not serviced by a Pacific Fingerprint Services Inc (PFSI) agent, the police service can take your prints and provide you with a “Letter of Instruction” that refers you to PFSI. We are able to submit prints electronically via our Cardscan Facilities in Surrey British Columbia.
