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How to apply for a Police Record Check
Recent changes to federal policy have affected how we are able to conduct and process Police Record Checks. Our procedures have changed to comply with these recent policies and directives. At the present time, we are unable to check the Pardoned Sexual Offender database. Changes to policy and directives now require additional checks to be done by local police services when Vulnerable Sector Verifications are conducted. We are in the process of ensuring availability of those additional checks and estimate that these will be available in early 2011. New consent forms are also being issued. These efforts will enable us to complete checks suitable for any individuals dealing directly with children and other vulnerable persons. In the interim, OESC will conduct Police Record Checks on 2 types of applicants: those under 25 years of age but older than 18 and those who have obtained an OESC ID card in the past. This OESC check is not a new Vulnerable Sector Verification but does, when performed with an updated and current Criminal Record Check, give assurance that the applicant is not within the Pardoned Sex Offender data base nor have they been recently added. OESC has determined through a Freedom of Information request that the youngest person in the Pardoned Sexual Offender Database was born on January 13, 1986. This means that it is impossible for anyone born after this date to be a pardoned sexual offender. Based on consultation with our legal advisors, we have determined that a check of the Pardoned Sexual Offender Database is not necessary on any individual born on or after January 14, 1986. OESC undertakes on a regular basis to make additional enquiries to validate the accuracy of that applicable date of birth. Furthermore, if an individual has already received an OESC ID card in the past three years and that card has expired, based on consultation with our legal advisors, we have determined that, a check of the Pardoned Sexual Offender Database is also not necessary. It is impossible for them to have been pardoned for a sexual offence during the interim. A check will be conducted of these renewals to determine if there are any convictions for which they have not received a pardon. To apply at the current time you must be able to provide your previous OESC ID number as confirmation of your previous status clearance. Your Police Record Check cannot be completed without this OESC ID number. To ensure faster processing, please endeavor to obtain the OESC ID number from your OESC ID Card or your employer’s records. If you had an OESC ID card within the past 3 years but have lost it or have forgotten the number, please contact OESC. If an applicant is OVER 25 years old and/or has NOT already received an OESC ID card in the past, a Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check is still required. At the present time, we are unable to check the Pardoned Sexual Offender database. We are awaiting the publication of revised Consent Forms by the RCMP which are expected in the next month. In the meantime, individuals who were born on or before January 13, 1986 and who do not have an expired OESC ID Card CANNOT obtain a police record check through OESC. They can obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check through a local Police Service and submit it to OESC for adjudication to obtain an OESC ID Card. If you are: A College or University Student who needs an OESC ID Card for a placement in a school or other agency who was born on or after January 14, 1986, or already holds an OESC ID Card
Or A Graduating B. Ed Student who is applying for certification with the Ontario College of Teachers who was born on or after January 14, 1986, or already holds an OESC ID Card
Or A Graduating College/University Student who is applying for certification with a professional regulatory body other than the Ontario College of Teachers who was born on or after January 14, 1986, or already holds an OESC ID Card
Or An individual who requires a written police report for EMPLOYMENT purposes who was born on or after January 14, 1986, or already holds an OESC ID Card
If you are: A Tutor in the Classroom who was born on or after January 14, 1986, or already holds an OESC ID Card
A University or College Instructor or Faculty who was born on or after January 14, 1986, or already holds an OESC ID Card
Or If you are one of the individuals listed below: A Service Provider Contractor who was born on or after January 14, 1986, or already holds an OESC ID Card A Volunteer who was born on or after January 14, 1986, or already holds an OESC ID Card An Artist who was born on or after January 14, 1986, or already holds an OESC ID Card
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