Get your police information check for Lethbridge online — no appointment, no trip to the station. Results in 15 minutes or less. Employers also call this a criminal record check.
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No need to visit a police station or wait in line. Complete your criminal record check from anywhere in Lethbridge. Most checks are processed in 15 minutes or less during business hours.
Your personal information is protected with bank-level encryption. All data is stored in secure Canadian data centers and handled in full compliance with federal and provincial privacy laws.
Bridgewater Police Service searches the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database to provide accurate and comprehensive results. Same quality as in-person checks from local police services.
Our criminal record checks are accepted by employers, landlords, volunteer organizations, and licensing bodies across Alberta and all of Canada.
Click "Start Your Check Now" and fill out your personal information. Takes about 3 minutes. You'll need a valid government-issued ID.
Pay with your credit card through our secure payment system. Add rush service for $10 to skip the queue during busy periods.
Bridgewater Police Service searches the CPIC database on your behalf. Our system works 24/7 to deliver fast results.
Your criminal record check arrives in your email inbox. Most Lethbridge residents receive results within 15 minutes during business hours.
Many Lethbridge employers require background checks for new hires, especially in healthcare, education, finance, and security sectors.
Schools, sports organizations, and non-profits in Lethbridge often require criminal record checks for volunteers working with vulnerable populations.
Landlords in Lethbridge may request a criminal record check as part of the rental application process.
Many professional licensing bodies in Alberta require criminal record checks for certification and renewal.
Immigration applications usually need an RCMP-certified check based on fingerprints, taken by an accredited fingerprinting company in Lethbridge. An online name-based check like ours does not meet that requirement.
Many Lethbridge residents order checks for their own peace of mind or to maintain personal records.
Lethbridge Police Service handles Police Information Checks for people living in Lethbridge, online 24 hours a day through its policesolutions.ca portal or in person at 135 1 Avenue South. An employment check costs $75.45 including tax and fees, and the service quotes about 10 full business days to process. Roles with children, the elderly or people with disabilities may need the Vulnerable Sector version, which Lethbridge Police only does for city residents. The in-person counter at 135 1 Avenue South is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; in-person results are mailed by Canada Post.
| Comparison | SafeHire (online) | Lethbridge Police Service |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $64.99 | $75.45 for employment, licensing, paid practicums and other purposes; $15.45 for volunteers or unpaid practicums with an organization letter (otherwise $75.45); same fees with a Vulnerable Sector search, plus $40 if Vulnerable Sector fingerprints are needed; all amounts include tax and processing fees. |
| Turnaround | Most results in 15 minutes | About 10 full business days (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays), longer if fingerprints are needed; in-person results add 3 to 5 business days for mailing. When checked on September 19, 2026, the online portal was processing applications submitted August 28–31, about three weeks behind. |
| How to apply | Online, 24/7, from any device | Online 24/7 at policesolutions.ca (separate portals for Lethbridge residents and for former residents living elsewhere in Canada), or in person at 135 1 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed weekends and statutory holidays. |
| Who can apply | Anyone living in Canada | The main online portal is for people living within Lethbridge city limits; former Lethbridge residents living elsewhere in Canada have a separate portal for a Police Information Check without Vulnerable Sector search; applicants under 18 are currently not accepted except for government positions with a parent or guardian. |
| ID | Government photo ID, verified with your phone camera | Online applicants answer timed questions based on their credit file, or upload two government-issued IDs (one with photo) plus a selfie; in-person applicants bring two government-issued IDs, one with photo. |
| Vulnerable sector check | Not available — see below | Offered only to people who live in the City of Lethbridge, with proof of residency dated within 60 days; same fee as the standard check plus $40 if fingerprints are needed for employment; volunteer and unpaid practicum fees require a signed letter from the organization dated within 60 days. |
| Result | PDF emailed to you | Online applicants get an email with instructions to securely download the certificate, available in their account for 60 days; in-person applicants receive the certificate by mail. |
Lethbridge Police Service details from Lethbridge Police Service — Police Information Checks and Lethbridge Police Service — Police Information Checks online portal (residents) and Lethbridge Police Service — Fee Schedule (residents) and Lethbridge Police Service — Police Information Checks (Canada) portal for former residents and Lethbridge Police Service — Fee Schedule (former residents), checked September 2026. Fees and times change — confirm with the police service before you apply there.
Ask whoever requested the check which type they need before you order. The difference matters: an online check is a standard criminal record check, and some roles in Alberta require a vulnerable sector check that only the police can do.
SafeHire can’t issue a vulnerable sector check, and neither can any other online provider. It has to come from Lethbridge Police Service. Here is what they require.
Offered only to people who live in the City of Lethbridge, with proof of residency dated within 60 days; same fee as the standard check plus $40 if fingerprints are needed for employment; volunteer and unpaid practicum fees require a signed letter from the organization dated within 60 days.
From Lethbridge Police Service, checked September 2026. Confirm before you apply.
Not sure which one you need? Compare a vulnerable sector check with a standard criminal record check.
Lethbridge Police Service charges $75.45 for an employment Police Information Check, including tax and processing fees, and $15.45 for volunteers or unpaid practicums with a letter from the organization. The Vulnerable Sector version costs the same, plus $40 if fingerprints are needed. SafeHire's online standard criminal record check costs $64.99, with rush service $10 more.
Lethbridge Police Service says processing takes about 10 full business days, longer if fingerprints are needed, and in-person results take another 3 to 5 business days to arrive by mail. SafeHire returns most standard criminal record check results in about 15 minutes.
Lethbridge Police's main online portal is for people living within city limits. Former Lethbridge residents now living elsewhere in Canada can use a separate portal for a Police Information Check without a vulnerable sector search, at $75.45 for employment. Vulnerable Sector Checks are only done for people who live in the City of Lethbridge. SafeHire's online standard check is available to anyone living in Canada.
If you will be in a position of trust or authority over children, the elderly or people with disabilities, your employer may require a Vulnerable Sector Check, which Lethbridge Police does only for city residents. In Alberta, teacher certification and licensed child care staff both require a vulnerable sector search. SafeHire provides a standard criminal record check only (an RCMP CPIC search conducted by Bridgewater Police Service), not a vulnerable sector check.
Most criminal record checks for Lethbridge residents are completed within 15 minutes during business hours. Some checks may take up to 24 hours depending on database availability. Rush service is available for priority processing.
Standard criminal record checks are priced competitively. Rush service is available for an additional $10. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees. See our pricing page for current rates.
No. Our standard criminal record checks cannot be used for vulnerable sector screening. Vulnerable sector checks require fingerprinting and must be done in person through local police services.
Yes. Our criminal record checks are conducted by Bridgewater Police Service using the CPIC database and are accepted by employers, landlords, and organizations across Lethbridge, Alberta, and all of Canada.
The check shows any convictions without pardons as of the search date. It does not include juvenile records, pardoned convictions, absolute or conditional discharges, or outstanding charges that haven't resulted in conviction.
Lethbridge employers across various industries require background checks. Find requirements specific to your field.
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