What the Records Unit does
The Records Management Unit is responsible for the capture, storage, retrieval, and release of police information, including freedom of information and the protection of personal privacy. Several of its services can be requested online; others can be completed in person at Police Headquarters.
Services offered to the public
- Criminal Record Checks (Criminal Record Check, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Vulnerable Sector Check)
- Fingerprinting for civil purposes
- Freedom of Information and report requests
- Requests for the destruction of fingerprints and photographs
| Request | Fee |
|---|---|
| Confirmation letter | $50.00 |
| Freedom of Information request (access to / correction of information) | $5.00 |
| General occurrences / police reports | $50.00 |
| General information (statistics) | $50.00 |
| Officer notes for a court order | $20.00 |
| Photographs (electronic, includes USB) | $30.00 |
Destruction of fingerprints and photographs
If you were fingerprinted and photographed after a charge that did not lead to a conviction, you may apply to have those records destroyed. Applications are processed through the Records Management Unit.
Eligibility for destruction
Destruction is generally considered only for non-convictions, and adult applications are typically considered where the person was 18 or older on the day of arrest. Youth records are governed by the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which sets its own retention and disclosure rules. Confirm your eligibility and the current application form with the Records Unit at 613-966-0882 before applying.
Confirm current fees
Fees are set by the Service and reviewed periodically. Verify the amount for your request on the current BPS service-fees page before you pay.
Records Management Unit
- 613-966-0882
- 459 Sidney Street, Belleville, ON K8P 3Z9