In additional to checking past and current criminal records and local police contact information, the Vulnerable Sector Check includes a search of the record suspension sex offender database through the RCMP.  As Brantford Police Service does not have access to these records, the RCMP must complete this part of the search and provide us with a response.

 

When submitting a VS query to the RCMP, the search initially attempts to identify a possible match to a sexual offence record for which a records suspension has been granted.  This is based on the surname, given name and date of birth of the individual.  If this query does not identify with a possible match, the system performs a subsequent query based on gender and birth date of the individual.  If this query finds a similar date of birth/same gender in the criminal and record suspension file, this Service will receive a request for submission of fingerprints to be submitted.  The submission of fingerprints will either confirm it is the same person or indicate that there is no match based on fingerprints.

 

If fingerprints are required in order to complete the Vulnerable Sector Check, the Brantford Police Service will notify the applicant by telephone or via on-line portal.  Fingerprint appointments times are generally during the hours of 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  The fingerprints are electronically submitted to the RCMP.

 

Individuals that are required to be fingerprinted will need to complete the following process if they wish to continue with their Vulnerable Sector Check.

 

If fingerprints are required, the process may be delayed until we receive the results from the RCMP.  Please ensure that you allow yourself ample time to process your request should this situation arise.

For further information on this process, please visit the RCMP website.