Ontario's Mental Health Police Record Check Coalition (PRCC) is raising awareness. Now is the time to halt the disclosure of non-criminal mental health contact information in police background checks.

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My Health is Always My Business

Police respond to medical emergencies all the time. If you've been the victim of a crime or suffered an accident, you know that police will protect your personal health information. But if you call emergency services because of a mental health need, the same rules don't apply. Police may decide to release your health information when you apply for a job, volunteer position, or even school placement.

Background Checks should Not Discriminate

The exceptional discretion by police to disclose information results in discrimination against persons with mental illness. Their police record can follow them for decades. We shouldn't penalize people who reach out for crisis help. Emergency services should be available to all without fear of life-long consequences and stigmatization.

Police Record Check Coalition

Ontario's Mental Health Police Record Check Coalition (PRCC) is raising awareness. Now is the time to halt the disclosure of non-criminal mental health information in police background checks. By constructively engaging directly with police, civilian boards, government, public complaint systems, and individuals, the PRCC aims to achieve a legislative prohibition on the disclosure of mental health information.

PRCC Meeting May 16

published by RyanF on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 14:24

The Police Record Check Coalition will be meeting May 16, 2012 at the offices of the CMHA Ontario, 180 Dundas St. W., 23rd floor, at 2:30PM.

The meeting will begin with a roundtable discussion reviewing recent PRCC activities and other issues across the province. In light of the fact that the Coalition has successfully achieved it original mandate, attending members are then invited to help the PRCC set new goals and objectives for 2012 - 2013. Check out our About the PRCC page for information on supporting the Coalition.

Please send us an email if you or your organization would like to attend. Seating is limited. Minutes will be posted to this website shortly after the meeting.

Download the meeting agenda.

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PRCC gives presentation at OAPSB provincial meeting

published by RyanF on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 19:27

The Ontario Association of Police Service Boards invited the Police Record Check Coalition to give a presentation before their most recent provincial meeting on February 23, 2012.

The PRCC called on the OAPSB to formally endorse the Guideline developed by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of police and the PRCC prohibiting the use of mental health terminology and the disclosure of mental health information in non-criminal, non-violent incidents.

We encourage stakeholder organizations to consider their position on the OACP Guideline and of the need to establish this precedent in law. A broad coalition of stakeholders would make legislative change possible and ensure that Ontario doesn't lag behind other progressive provinces in Canada.

Click here for a copy of the presentation to the OAPSB.

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PRCC gives presentation to OIPRD

published by RyanF on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 23:13

The Office of the Independent Police Review Director invited the Police Record Check Coalition to give a presentation to all staff on February 7, 2012.

The PRCC outlined the fundamental aspects of the OACP Guideline prohibiting the disclosure of mental health information. Participants also discussed the role of the OIPRD in monitoring the implementation of the Guideline across the province, and their ability to help shape a consistent interpretation and application of the Guideline.

Click here for a copy of the presentation to the OIPRD.

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Public Speakers

The Police Record Check Coalition regularly engages in stakeholder consultation, public education, and information sessions on all issues related to police background checks, mental health records, and your rights under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Police Services Act, and the new OACP Guideline on Police Record Checks.

Please send us an email if you would like us to speak to your organization.