In this argument, only boogieman knows what is meant by "criminal records," and that definition is subject to change depending on the needs of the moment.
The fact that you had your fingerprints on record may qualify as a criminal record, for all we know. Had a speeding ticket? maybe that is criminal record.
My fingerprints are on record(much to my dismay) for CCW purposes. I have never even been detained by the popo.