Registered Sex Offender Information
Sex Offender Information
The Everson Police Department is responsible for screening and monitoring registered sex offenders residing in Everson and Nooksack RCW 4.24.550 and the Washington State Supreme Court decision in State vs. Ward authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender release into their jurisdiction Sex offenders are classified into three levels (1-3). A level 1 sex offender is lease likely to re-offend with a level 3 being more likely to re-offend. Public notification is based upon classification.
All sex offenders, which are released from the Department of Corrections, are required to register with the local Sheriff's Office. These offenders are classified upon release by the Department of Corrections and/or the Whatcom County Sheriff Office. The Everson Police Department after they arrive in our jurisdiction. The Everson Police Department maintains a list of offenders whom reside in our community. You can discuss any concerns by calling the police department and asking for the Sex Offender Monitoring Officer. It is the belief of law enforcement that an informed public is a safer public. The Everson Police Department has no legal authority to direct where a sex offender may or may not live. Unless court ordered restrictions exist, these offenders are constitutionally free to live wherever they choose. For more information about Sex Offender registration or a list of level 3 Offenders go to http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/sheriff/sexoffenders/index.jsp.
Officer Charlton is in charge of monitoring any registered sex offenders. If you have questions, you can contact him at: dcharlton@ci.everson.wa.us.
The Everson Police Department is responsible for screening and monitoring registered sex offenders residing in Everson and Nooksack RCW 4.24.550 and the Washington State Supreme Court decision in State vs. Ward authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender release into their jurisdiction Sex offenders are classified into three levels (1-3). A level 1 sex offender is lease likely to re-offend with a level 3 being more likely to re-offend. Public notification is based upon classification.
All sex offenders, which are released from the Department of Corrections, are required to register with the local Sheriff's Office. These offenders are classified upon release by the Department of Corrections and/or the Whatcom County Sheriff Office. The Everson Police Department after they arrive in our jurisdiction. The Everson Police Department maintains a list of offenders whom reside in our community. You can discuss any concerns by calling the police department and asking for the Sex Offender Monitoring Officer. It is the belief of law enforcement that an informed public is a safer public. The Everson Police Department has no legal authority to direct where a sex offender may or may not live. Unless court ordered restrictions exist, these offenders are constitutionally free to live wherever they choose. For more information about Sex Offender registration or a list of level 3 Offenders go to http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/sheriff/sexoffenders/index.jsp.
Officer Charlton is in charge of monitoring any registered sex offenders. If you have questions, you can contact him at: dcharlton@ci.everson.wa.us.