How does the NSOR database differ from other police databases (e.g. CPIC, ViCLAS)?
• The National Sex Offender Registry database differs from CPIC and ViCLAS in that CPIC and ViCLAS contain tombstone data. That is, once the information is entered it is stored as is; the information is not updated to reflect changes. • The National Sex Offender Registry database, on the other hand, is accompanied by legislation that mandates offenders to report in on an annual basis or within 15 days after a change of address or legal name. Therefore, the information on the National Sex Offender Registry database is not static, rather it is updated regularly to ensure that police have access to up to date information.
