Vulnerable Sector Police Screening

Required for all 18+ involved in Hockey

https://www.ohf.on.ca/risk-management/ohf-vulnerable-sector-checks/

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  • Starting April 1st 2024, all Vulnerable Sector Police Screening will be managed by the OHF. The receipt of your police check will be recorded on your HCR record so that any hockey agency is able to see it. You keep your original as it is private property and of course you can use it for other activities and schools etc.

The cycle is:

– Year 1 VSS Check <6months old; or Year 1 VSS Check and Criminal Offence Declaration.

– Year 2 Criminal Offence Declaration – form is on OHF site linked above

– Year 3 Criminal Offence Declaration and then we go around again.

In the first instance, ie for the 2024-2025 season, a 2022 VSS will be accepted with a Criminal Offence Declaration. This will be considered Year 2. A 2023 VSS will be accepted with a Criminal Offence Declaration and will be considered Year 1

  • Here is the OHF link where you are able to see HOW to get a VSS check, and how to upload it or your older version to the OHF
  • https://www.ohf.on.ca/risk-management/ohf-vulnerable-sector-checks/

Toronto Police now have an online process. You create an account at Toronto Police and then submit your application. You will use the agency code below. You pay for this, $26.72 by credit card.

3. Toronto Police Services – from the OHF site

  • The fastest way to receive a Vulnerable Sector Check through the Toronto Police Service (TPS) is by completing the process online. 
  • You will also need the OHF unique agency code to apply for your VSC. The OHF agency code is: 202309TPSON6BCE7
  • Click here to apply online for a VSC. 

If you live outside M postal, ie York, Durham, Peel regions or further – you will need to go to the police in your area that are responsible for Vulnerable Sector screenings and background checks. PLEASE ASK THE REGISTRAR FOR A VOLUNTEER LETTER so that you pay the lower price.

ONCE YOU HAVE A RECEIPT FOR YOUR POLICE CHECK APPLICATION, YOU CAN UPLOAD IT TO THE OHF PORTAL AND COMPLETE THE ONLINE CRIMINAL OFFENCE DECLARATION. WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR CLEARED CHECK IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GO BACK IN TO THE OHF PORTAL AND COMPLETE YOUR RECORD.

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If you posted your receipt only, when you get your clear check from the police, and as long as you know your HCR#, use this link to upload your final CLEAR VSC This is useful if you’re having trouble finding your way back in!