Friday, April 18, 2008

EAGER EAGLE: Public Awareness Meeting for Level II Offender

Public Awareness Meeting

A meeting will be hosted and sponsored by the Kirkland Police Department on Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Elementary to discuss the recent relocation of a level II sex offender to the area. Community members are invited to attend and learn about safety concerns and precautions. Kirkland Police Sergeant John Haslip will facilitate the meeting. Sergeant Haslip and several other members of the Kirkland Police Department will be present to answer your questions. You can also obtain additional information by calling 425.587.3502.

Level II sex offenders are those who are considered a moderate risk to re-offend. For information about the classification levels of sex offenders, go to the King County Sherriff’s office web site: http://www.metroke.gov/sheriff. Another page on that web site is: http://www.metroke.gov/sheriff/prevention/child_safety. This site has excellent tips on child safety. The school staff has been informed of this sex offender. They will review general, age-appropriate, personal safety rules with all students. We suggest that you discuss these at home as well.