Police Record Checks
The West Grey Police Service conducts the following types of record checks:
- Criminal Record check
- Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
Police Record Checks can now be completed in-person and online.
**Applicants must reside within the Municipality of West Grey.
ONLINE: To start your online application, CLICK on the below Triton link: https://secure.tritoncanada.ca/v/public/landing/WestGreyPoliceService/home
IN-PERSON: Applicants may attend the West Grey Police Service, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 4:00pm – Closed on holidays. It is suggested you call ahead to 519-369-3046 before attending the police station as operating hours are subject to change. All completed in-person police record checks can only be picked up by the individual, with shown identification. Once the check is completed, it will indicate the result of the criminal record search. We then include the Corporate Seal of the West Grey Police Service as proof of authenticity.
Anyone applying for a Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening must provide a letter from the requesting agency outlining their duties of care. All volunteers must produce a letter from the organization requesting the police check stating the type of check required and clearly stating that it if for volunteer purposes.
Definition of “Volunteer”
A definition of “volunteer” has been established to clarify the eligibility for supports under the PRCRA. A “volunteer” means a person who performs a service but who receives no compensation for doing so other than an allowance for expenses or an honorarium. It excludes a person receiving some other form of credit, such as academic credit or fulfilling a sentence requirement.
The applicant must produce two pieces of appropriate identification. One piece of identification confirming name, date of birth and West Grey Address and one piece of photo I.D.
Acceptable Photo ID:
- Driver’s Licence
- Passport
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Firearms Licence (FAL, PAL, POL)
- Government Employment Card
- Indian Status Card
- Military Employment Card
- Permanent Resident Card
- Student Card
- Ontario Government Photo Identity Card
Acceptable Non-photo ID:
- Baptismal Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Canadian blood Donor Card
- Fishing Licence
- Hospital Card
- Hunting Licence
- Immigration Papers
- Outdoors Card
NOTE: Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) are not acceptable for identification purposes. Health cards (issued by Canadian province or Territory) are not acceptable for photo identification purposes (Health Cards and Numbers Control Act, 1991 section 2.2(1)).
Individuals under 18 years of age (Youth): are not eligible for police record checks unless they are accepting employment or volunteering for a municipal, provincial or federal government. Youth can provide school ID, bus pass and/or their parent can provide verification.
Fees:
Police Record Checks – Employment
- Police Criminal Record Check – $40.00
- Police Criminal Record Checks with Judicial Matters – $40.00
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check – $40.00
Police Record Checks – Volunteer
- Police Criminal Record Check – Free
- Police Criminal Record Checks with Judicial Matters – Free
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check – $15.00
**Fees are payable by debit or exact cash ONLY.