How does the National Sex Offender Registry database work?
• The backbone of the National Sex Offender Registry is the database which will be maintained by the RCMP. • This database will only be accessible directly or indirectly by accredited police agencies in every province and territory. • This new tool will enhance public safety by assisting the police in the investigation of crimes of a sexual nature and identifying possible suspects known to reside near to an offence site. An officer will be able to search for registered sex offenders living in the area. • The database will allow police personnel to conduct a sophisticated search according to an address or part address and the offence of a sex offender, or both. Offence information and registration information will be included, as well as other pertinent identification information such as photos, tattoos and other distinguishing marks. • The database will also include an expandable address field providing the capability to record address data for several locations a subject would be know
