Duran Ross Buffalo, who was convicted of raping a 90-year-old woman

The prosecution's decision to seek a dangerous offender designation for Duran Ross Buffalo, who was convicted of raping a 90-year-old woman in her assisted living apartment, underscores the severity of the crime and the concern for public safety. A dangerous offender designation is reserved for individuals who are considered to pose a significant risk of re-offending if released from custody and can result in an indeterminate prison sentence or a fixed sentence with a long-term supervision order.

The decision to proceed with this designation is made after careful consideration of the offender's past violent behavior and mental health history. The case highlights the vulnerability of the elderly and the need for strict measures to protect them from predators. The process involves a thorough assessment to determine the likelihood of future dangerous behavior, and if granted, the designation will ensure close monitoring and management of Buffalo's reintegration into society, if and when he is released from prison. The victim's experience is a harrowing reminder of the impact such crimes have on individuals and communities, and the need for the justice system to impose appropriate penalties to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future , Calgary Alberta.