Police Vulnerable Sector Check
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROCESS AND FORMS FOR COMPLETING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING CHANGED AS OF FEBRUARY 6, 2012

The vulnerable sector screening was established to provide screening of individuals who intend on working or volunteering with the vulnerable sector. A vulnerable person is defined as a person who, because of their age, a disability, or other circumstances, whether temporary or permanent are (a) in a position of dependence on others or (b) are otherwise at a greater risk than the general population of being harmed by a person in a position or authority or trust relative to them.

This type of screening is required for the following types of positions: teacher, social worker, taxi driver, day-care worker, adoptive parents, sport coaches, etc.

A vulnerable sector screening search may provide the following information:

Criminal record (adult and/or young offender, including summary offences) Outstanding charges Findings of not guilty by reason of mental disorder Probation, prohibition and other judicial orders which are in effect Convictions/pending charges under Child and Family Services Act Apprehensions and/or contact under the Mental Health Act Suspect/Culprit information; where the release of such will not hinder any ongoing investigation Local files from any Police Service.

Beginning February 6, 2012 York Regional Police will be implementing changes in the way Vulnerable Sector Screening checks are performed. The new Vulnerable Sector Screening check will now be referred to as a PVSC (Police Vulnerable Sector Check).