Police Information Checks (PIC) and Intervention Record Checks (IRC)

Before a student begins their practicum experience, it is mandatory for them to obtain clearance in two domains. If these documents are not completed before the first week of classes, students may be asked to refrain from beginning practicum until documents are received by the Practicum Site. The Practicum Site is responsible to request these checks from the student if required for their practicum placement. MRU provides the students with the process to retrieve these checks.

! * These checks must be no older than six months.*

Please be advised *Police Information Check for Bachelor of Child Studies Practicums and Capstone
Prior to beginning their practicum, students will be required, at their own expense, to obtain a Police Information Check.

It is the decision of each practicum agency to accept or reject a student for placement or observation based on the results of the Police Information Check or any other background checks. As completion of course requirements and potential future employment in the field may be contingent upon the outcome of these checks, students with concerns are encouraged to discuss them with the Practicum Field Director or Practicum Coordinator

Police Information Check (PIC):

All Students require a current (less than six months old) Police Information Check (PIC), prior to starting unpaid practicums within the Bachelor of Child Studies.

Current students can request a Discount letter, for the Calgary Police or RCMP, depending on where you live. The letter will provide a discount for the cost of the PIC application.

Please review the Calgary Police Services website for instructions, identification and approved locations. You must have lived in Calgary at least six months to complete this check through Calgary Police Services or they will ask you to get it done with law enforcement from your previous residence.

The PIC will include Canada-wide Criminal Record History, Vulnerable Sector Search and Police History, including Local Police Information and Alberta Provincial Court Records, produced on a Calgary Police Service certificate letter. A Calgary residence consisting of minimally six months is required to apply.

PIC in Calgary

To obtain a PIC in Calgary, visit a designated Calgary Police Service location and bring two valid pieces of government-issued identification and payment. Students are responsible for all costs associated with obtaining a PIC. For more information, please contact the Police Information Check Unit at 403.428.2052 or by email at cps-picunit@calgarypolice.ca or at www.calgary.ca.

PIC Outside of Calgary

Those who have not lived in Calgary during the previous six months should contact the Police Service serving their home community for a PIC prior to moving to Calgary. (International students, those in other cities.)

Intervention Record Check (IRC):

Under the guidelines of Calgary and Area Child and Family Services, students are required to complete an IRC.
All students must have a completed and current Intervention Record Check (less than six months old) prior to starting their practicums with the Bachelor of Child Studies

Please email Alberta Children’s Services at Calgary region cs.irccalgary@gov.ab.ca and request the Intervention Record Check Form. Please check your Spam and Junk Folders to ensure you don’t miss any communication.

Forward your completed form along with a copy of two pieces of government issued ID (one with a photo) as a second attachment to:

cs.irccalgary@gov.ab.ca

Examples of accepted forms of ID: driver’s license, AB identification card, Treaty status card, AHC, firearms license, birth certificate, passport.

Before submitting your request, please check that you have:

Entered your personal information – name, complete address, aliases, children, date of birth (DOB), etc.
Identify the organization and type of position you are applying for –MRU CHST PRACTICUM STUDENT typed your name and date at the bottom of sections 1 & 2 to verify the information provided is correct and to consent to having the check completed (ensure you check the box in front as well).
Ensured that the completed IRC form is attached as a PDF. No pictures or web links please.
Attached the copies of your ID.

Students who reside within Alberta but outside of Calgary or immediate surrounding area, email CS-IRCrequest@gov.ab.ca.

Students that live outside of Alberta will need to complete a check within their province. Intervention Record Checks are completed by Alberta Children’s Services. These checks were formerly known as the Child Welfare Check.