What is the National Police Checking Service and the Australian Federal Police?
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (‘ACIC’) is the government agency that manages a national database for Persons of Interest and through which all National Criminal Checks in Australia are undertaken. The National Police Checking Service (NPCS) is managed by the ACIC.
The National Police Checking Support System is utilised by all Police Agencies and brokers, including the NPCS and the Australian Federal Police (‘AFP’).
PeopleCheck is an accredited provider to obtain Criminal Checks through both the AFP and the NPCS and is listed as such on their website.
Accredited bodies such as PeopleCheck, are subject to an extensive accreditation process, as well as audits. A similar level of compliance is required by PeopleCheck’s clients to ensure the NPCS’s requirements are maintained.