Notice to Applicants & End Users of Police Record Checks

A Police Records Check is not an affirmation of good character.

The absence of information in a check is not a guarantee of safety, and police therefore recommend that this check not be the only screening tool used in assessing the suitability of any person.

It is also recognized that not all persons who have been charged with a criminal offence are found guilty of the offence, and that under law they are considered innocent until proven guilty.

The suitability criteria are established and controlled by the employer or organization, not the police service or authorized body conducting the checks. The police service is not involved with, or responsible for, the decisions that are made by the employer or organization.