RCMP Launches Canada’s First Public Database for High-Risk Child Sex Offenders - AI Generated Image
In a historic move for public safety, the RCMP has officially opened access to a national database tracking high-risk child sex offenders, giving communities like Thompson a powerful new tool for protection.
As of yesterday, Thursday, January 15, 2026, the National High Risk Child Sex Offender Database is live and publicly accessible. This marks the first time in Canadian history that a national database of this nature has been made available directly to the public, centralizing information that was previously scattered across various local police notifications.
What Information is Available? The database is designed to inform, not to alarm. It contains profiles of individuals who have been convicted of sexual offences against children and who provincial authorities have deemed a “high risk” to reoffend. Searchable profiles may include:
- Identification: Recent photographs, names, aliases, and physical descriptions (including scars or tattoos).
- Location: The offender’s current city, town, or municipality.
- Conditions: Specific court-ordered conditions the offender must follow (e.g., “Must not attend public parks”).
A Tool for Protection, Not Vigilantism: While Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree emphasized that this tool empowers families to take precautions, officials issued a stern warning against misuse. Using this information to harass, injure, or commit crimes against listed individuals is illegal and could lead to criminal prosecution.
Residents are reminded that this database is separate from the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR), which remains accessible only to law enforcement.
How to Use It: If you suspect an individual listed in the database is violating their release conditions, do not approach them. Instead, contact the Thompson RCMP immediately to report the incident.
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