National Pardon Centre receives RCMP accreditation for electronic fingerprinting
MONTREAL,
Fingerprinting is the first step in any pardon or waiver application. It is a process that must be completed by all applicants, and one that in the past-using ink and paper print methodologies-could take up to 12 months to complete. Prior to receiving the RCMP accreditation, The National Pardon Centre (NPC) invested heavily in leading-edge electronic fingerprinting technology, such that it’s now possible to complete the fingerprinting process in a mere 72 hours. The electronic system is available only in city centres, so NPC also made a significant investment in card scanning. “We’ve now eliminated geographic barriers to beginning the pardon or waiver application process,” says
Receiving the important stamp of approval from the RCMP is the culmination of a rigorous, three-year undertaking that involved systems up-grades and organizational and employee security screening. “We sought this accreditation because, frankly, our clients come first,” explains Ashby.
Until recently, electronic fingerprinting simply wasn’t available. “We’re really at the forefront of this system that the RCMP has introduced,” says Ashby. “We wanted to offer our clients the benefit of a ‘one-stop shop,’ that not only meets-but exceeds-their needs and expectations. The National Pardon Centre continues to provide the best pardon and waiver service in
Through its web site (www.nationalpardon.org), Alberta and
Fingerprinting is conducted onsite at NPC’s
The National Pardon Centre also offers background checks, and free community education, seminars and client assessments.
For further information: Media: Keri Wallis, (514) 842-2411 (X 225); Michael Ashby, Director, National Pardon Centre, (Day) (514) 842-2411 (X 227), (Night) (514) 875-2466, Toll Free: 1-866-242-2411, info@nationalpardon.org; http://www.nationalpardon.org
its true, i got mine done pretty quickly. i was worried because i was told it could take a few months and i really wanted it to get done quickly, but i went through national pardon centre and i think it just took a week or so. helped a lot.
Thank you for your comment James. I want to clarify something for our other readers. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks can often be done within a week but a complete pardon or waiver service takes longer. I don’t want our clients to be confused because time frames are the number one concern we get from people requiring our services.