AG's Office Offering Background Check Services At SPD Aug. 20

The state Attorney General's office is offering background check services at several police departments across the state, including Smithfield's.  

Under RIGL 16-2-18.1, any person seeking employment with a private school or public school department who has not previously been employed by that public or private school department in Rhode Island during the past 12 months needs a national and state criminal background check. Employees hired prior to Aug. 1, 2001 continuously employed by a public school department in Rhode Island during the past 12 months are exempted. 

In addition to the regular hours of operation for the Bureau of Criminal Identification at the Office of Attorney General in Providence (Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm), the Office will provide national criminal background check services at the locations.

At the Smithfield Police Department, 215 Pleasant Ave., background check services will be provided from 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Individuals must bring positive proof of ID, such as a valid driver’s license, state-issued ID or passport, as well as a letter of conditional employment. Payment must be a check or money order only.  Checks should be made out to “BCI.” The cost for a national criminal background check is $35 and the cost for a state-only criminal background check is $5. The background check will be mailed to the individual.  For any questions, please call the Office of Attorney General at 401-274-4400 and ask for a fingerprint technician.