The Vancouver Police Department has issued a public safety warning following the release of a high-risk sex offender into the community. Shaun Deacon, a 60-year-old man convicted for child pornography offenses, was released from custody on Monday.
Details of the Offender and Risk to the Public
Shaun Deacon is subject to a long-term supervision order for possession of and accessing child pornography. Authorities have stated they believe he poses a significant threat to the safety of children, with a primary risk directed towards boys.
Deacon is described as being approximately six feet tall and weighing around 255 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.
Court-Imposed Conditions for Supervision
To manage the risk to the community, the court has imposed a strict set of conditions that Deacon must follow. These are designed to limit his access to potential victims and opportunities to re-offend.
The specific conditions include:
- He is prohibited from being near locations where children under the age of 16 are likely to be present.
- He must report all intimate and non-sexual relationships to authorities.
- He is forbidden from being in the presence of, or communicating with, any children under the age of 16, whether directly or indirectly.
- He is not permitted to use or possess any technological device capable of accessing the internet.
- He is banned from possessing images of children under the age of 16 in any form.
- He must not have contact, either direct or indirect, with individuals who have a history of sexual offending against children under the age of 18.
Community Response and Action
The Vancouver Police are urging the public to be vigilant. They have advised anyone who witnesses Shaun Deacon violating any of his court-ordered conditions to immediately call 9-1-1. This public notification is part of the police department's protocol for managing high-risk offenders in the community to enhance public awareness and safety.
The release of such offenders often raises concerns among residents, and police emphasize that the dissemination of this information is a crucial step in preventing further crimes and protecting vulnerable members of the population.
