Calgary police are making it easier to get a Police Information Check by opening several new locations around the city for people to submit the applications.

Effective immediately, Calgarians can choose from seven locations to complete an application for a PIC:

District 1 Ramsay
1010 26 Ave. S.E.
Phone: 403-567-6100
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
           Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m - 6 p.m.
           Closed statutory holidays

District 5
800 Saddletowne Circle N.E.
Phone: 403-567-6500
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
           Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

District 7
11955 Country Village Link N.E.
Phone: 403-567-6700
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
           Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

District 8
450 Midpark Way S.E.
Phone: 403-567-6800
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
           Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Police Information Check Unit, CPS Administration Building
316 7 Ave. S.E.
Hours: Monday - Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
           Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
           Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
           Closed on weekends and statutory holidays

The checks were previously only available at the CPS Administration Building downtown.

The new locations will allow citizens to apply for a PIC at more convenient locations with ample free parking.

To apply for a PIC: 

• Bring two pieces of government-issued identification. One must have a photo (i.e. driver's licence, passport, citizenship card). The other can be a social insurance card, healthcare card or birth certificate.
• The cost is $30 and $15 for volunteers/unpaid practicums (with a letter from the organization). Payment can be made by AMEX, Visa, MasterCard or Interac. Cash is currently accepted at the Administration Building only.

It takes about two weeks to complete the check and all applications receive the same priority.

People who need Vulnerable Sector fingerprinting, pardon applicants, security guard/locksmith applicants or any out-of-city/country applicants will still be required to attend the Administration Building.

Members of the public can contact the Police Information Checks office at 403-206-2052.
For more information on PIC visit the Calgary Police Service website.