The actions of sex offenders have profound and long-lasting consequences for their victims and communities.
Data indicates that a rapid response during an investigation of child abduction for a sexual purpose is critical. Any offender convicted of a criteria sex offence must register in person with their local police jurisdiction;. The public does not have access to the OSOR. This contributes to a consistently high offender compliance rate resulting in increased accuracy and integrity of the data on the registry.
This enhances public safety for Ontarians by providing police with the ability to have more accurate information about registered sex offenders. Police have direct access to the OSOR 24 hours a day, seven days a week, improving their ability to investigate sex-related crimes as well as monitor and locate sex offenders in the community. The Police Services Act empowers local police chiefs to publicly disclose information about offenders considered to be a significant risk to a community. Such disclosure must be done in accordance with the Act and its regulations.
You can also contact Crime Stoppers if you have information about an offender. Skip to main content. Ontario Sex Offender Registry Print. The need for a sex offender registry The actions of sex offenders have profound and long-lasting consequences for their victims and communities. Community notification The Police Services Act empowers local police chiefs to publicly disclose information about offenders considered to be a significant risk to a community. Questions or Concerns? Additional Resources.
