

She says, "I don't believe services to children have improved since 1995. Preston repeats many of her earlier criticisms of the child welfare system and says she's getting frustrated. Preston says this is her fourth annual report and she says, "It is far and way the report in which I am the most critical."

In her annual report, Preston says services to children remain inadequate and they have not improved since the ministry of children and families was created two-and-a-half years ago. This time it's from the province's child, youth and family advocate, Joyce Preston. If your information requires an urgent response, please dial 911 and report your information to the Rivercom Dispatch Center.There's yet another devastating indictment today of B.C.'s child welfare system. Emergenciesĭo not use these methods to report a crime in progress. You can provide information by emailing Detective Sergeant DeMyer or calling at 50. We encourage community members to provide information we can use to help ensure the safety of our citizens. Providing Information About Registered Sex OffendersĬommunity members are a valuable resource. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office believes the only person who wins if community notification ends is the sex offender since sex offenders gain their power through secrecy. In fact, such abuse could end law enforcement's ability to notify the public. Citizen Abuse Towards OffendersĬitizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will not be tolerated. Unless court-ordered restrictions exist, offenders are constitutionally free to live wherever he/she chooses. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has no authority to direct where a sex offender may or may not live. We post this information because we believe an informed public is a safer public. He/she is not wanted by law enforcement at this time.

The sex offenders posted on this website have served the sentence imposed on him/her by the courts and has advised the Douglas County Sheriff's Office that he/she will be living at the location listed. We can provide you with information regarding Level 1 Offenders living near you if you contact our office in person. The law does not allow the sheriff's office to publish information regarding Level 1 Offenders. Individuals whose registration information is available via the internet are rated as Level 2 or 3 Offenders. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office provides information regarding registered sex offenders pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington ( RCW) 4.24.550.
