Release of High-Risk Offender: William Michael SMITH, 62
PUBLIC ADVISORY
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In the interest of public safety, the Brantford Police Service are issuing a public advisory regarding the release of a high-risk offender to the community.
William Michael SMITH, 62, was convicted in 2016 for the following offences:
- Sexual Interference x 15
- Invite Sexual Touching x 4
- Print/Publish Child Pornography x 4
- Possess Child Pornography x 3
- Access Child Pornography
- Indecent Assault Female
- Sexual Assault
- Mischief x 3
Described as 6’1, 225 lbs., with green eyes and grey hair, SMITH was released on statutory release June 28, 2022, with conditions to reside in Brantford.
Current terms of his release include the following:
- Follow treatment plan/program to be arranged by parole supervisor to address all outstanding domain areas
- To participate in counselling with a mental health professional to address sexual deviancy
- No direct or indirect contact with all victims and family members of those victims unless communications are necessary for any or all of the following purposes: judicial proceedings, mediation sessions, CSC's Restorative Opportunities program, or other such requirements, with prior written permission from parole supervisor
- Abide by a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., except for work-related reasons with parole supervisor’s written agreement
- Not permitted to consume alcohol or drugs
- Not to own, use, or possess any technological device that would allow access to the internet, unless previously approved in writing by parole supervisor
- Not to use the internet or other digital networks unless for the purposes of seeking employment, or while engaged in lawful employment and with parole officer's advanced approval
- Immediately report all sexual and non-sexual relationships and friendships with females and males and any changes to the status of the relationships/friendships to parole supervisor. This includes any attempts to initiate the above. This includes disclosing whether those above have parental responsibilities for children under the age of 18 years.
- Not to reside with another person without the prior knowledge and the written approval of parole supervisor
- Must reside at a specific place approved by Correctional Service of Canada
- Not to reside with another person without the prior knowledge and the written approval of parole supervisor
- Do not associate or communicate with any person you know or have reason to believe is involved in criminal activity.
- Not to be in the presence of any male or female children under the age of 18 years unless under the supervision of a person who has been deemed appropriate by the court and has been deemed a responsible adult who knows your criminal history and has been previously approved in writing by your parole supervisor.
- Not to communicate directly or indirectly by any means with any male or female children under the age of 18 years unless you do so under the supervision of a person who has been deemed appropriate by the court and has been deemed a responsible adult who knows your criminal history and has been previously approved in writing by your parole supervisor.
- Not to be in, near, or around places where children under the age of 16 years are likely to congregate such as daycares, elementary and secondary schools, parks, and playgrounds, swimming pools and recreational centres.
The Brantford Police Service is working closely with Correctional Service of Canada to monitor the terms of SMITH’s release.
If members of the public observe SMITH breaching any of the terms of his release, please do not approach, but call 9-1-1.
The victims involved in prior incidents have been notified of his release.
The Brantford Police Service is issuing this information and public advisory after careful consideration of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform members of the community of the release of SMITH.
This public safety advisory has been issued under the authority of Regulation 265/98 of the Police Services Act, which allows for disclosure of personal information about an individual if it is reasonably believed that the individual poses a significant risk of harm to other persons or property and believes that such disclosure would reduce that risk.
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