Bureau of Criminal Identification
The Bureau of Criminal Identification is responsible for the forensic investigation of crime in Cranston. This unit is staffed by four detectives whose main goal is to examine and process evidence in an effort to answer the question, "who committed this crime?” This unit also acts as the property custodian for evidence and property seized as part of criminal investigations or held for safe keeping. In addition, the BCI Unit assists the Family Services Bureau, another arm of the Detective Division, in tracking registered Sex Offenders.
Expungements
In order to have a criminal record expunged, a motion must be filed with the state judiciary. Rhode Island Expungement Process.
Sex Offenders
Rhode Island Sex Offender Guidelines
Fingerprinting Information
ALL FEES MUST BE PAID BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MADE OUT TO THE CITY OF CRANSTON (NO CASH)
AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL FINGERPRINTING & BACKGROUND CHECKS. APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TUESDAYS (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) AND THURSDAYS (1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Child Care (Results are good for 18 Months):
- Cranston Residents Only
- No Fee
- Employer Return to Work Form
- Disqualifying Waiver Form
- Disqualifying/No Disqualifying Information Form
- Envelope with Employers Address
Foster Parents
- No Fee
- Disqualifying Waiver Form
- Foster Parent Letter
- Disqualifying/No Disqualifying Information Form
Adoption
- $38.00 Fee (No Fee for a DCYF adoption)
- Disqualifying Waiver Form
- Disqualifying/No Disqualifying Information Form
Practice of Massage
- $38.00 Fee
- Disqualifying Waiver Form
- Disqualifying/No Disqualifying Information Form
Mental Health
- No Fee
- Disqualifying Waiver Form
- Disqualifying/No Disqualifying Information Form
School Employees
- Cranston Residents Only
- $38.00 Fee
- School Letter (Letter of Intent / Job Offer)
- Disqualifying Waiver Form
- Disqualifying/No Disqualifying Information Form
- Documentation is Required for Each School Department
Gun Permit
- Cranston Residents Only
- $38.00 Fee
- Permit Application
- New Permits Only
Securities License
- Cranston Residents $10.00 Fee
- Non-Cranston Residents $15.00 Fee
Nursing License
- Cranston Residents $10.00 Fee
- Non-Cranston Residents $15.00 Fee
Private Detective License
- No Fee
- Private Detective License Application Required
- Bureau of Criminal Identification Records Check
Cranston Housing
- No Fee
- Must Have a Card From Cranston Housing
Healthcare
- Cranston Residents Only
- Waiver Must Be Notarized
Property
In order to pick-up property that is being held at the Cranston Police Station, please have your police report number available