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Sex Offenders - 15 Finds Outs: Sex Offenders Part II (Fort Wayne News
15 Finds Outs: Sex Offenders Part II (Fort Wayne News Channel 15)
(WANE) -- There are more than 500 registered sex offenders in Allen County. We discovered registered sex offenders surrounding schools, and some that live across the street from playgrounds. But these are the people who register; the one's obeying the law.
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Sex Offenders - 15 Finds Out: Sex Offenders Part I (Fort Wayne News
15 Finds Out: Sex Offenders Part I (Fort Wayne News Channel 15)
(WANE) -- Police are keeping a close eye on sex offenders and in July new laws take effect that limit how close convicted offenders can live to places your kids go everyday. Our 15 Finds Out special report uncovers how close sex offenders are to your school - and your kids.
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Sex Offenders - Sex offenders: Nine area residents arrested for address registration violations
Sex offenders: Nine area residents arrested for address registration violations (Ludington Daily News)
Nine sex offenders in Mason and Oceana counties were arrested for failing to register a change of address in the Michigan State Police s annual Operation Verify conducted in April. Statewide, more than 400 arrests were made.
Sex Offenders - Sex offenders avoid sweep (San Angelo Standard-Times) About 13 percent
Sex offenders avoid sweep (San Angelo Standard-Times)
About 13 percent of the registered sex offenders in San Angelo are not living at the address they have listed with law enforcement officials. The San Angelo Police Department this month completed a sweep of the city, checking in on all 177 sex offenders registered as living here.
Sex Offenders - Sex offenders avoid sweep (San Angelo Standard-Times) About 13 percent
Sex offenders avoid sweep (San Angelo Standard-Times)
About 13 percent of the registered sex offenders in San Angelo are not living at the address they have listed with law enforcement officials. The San Angelo Police Department this month completed a sweep of the city, checking in on all 177 sex offenders registered as living here.
County, state unveil new program targeting sex offenders (North County Times)
In about six months, seven teams of law enforcement officers will be assigned to track the nearly 3,400 registered sex offenders living in the county, authorities said Thursday.
Sex Offenders - County, state unveil new program targeting sex offenders (North County
County, state unveil new program targeting sex offenders (North County Times)
In about six months, seven teams of law enforcement officers will be assigned to track the nearly 3,400 registered sex offenders living in the county, authorities said Thursday.
Sex Offenders - Kansas Joins Nationwide Crackdown on Sex Offenders (WIBW-TV Topeka) 14
Kansas Joins Nationwide Crackdown on Sex Offenders (WIBW-TV Topeka)
14 governors, including Sebelius, have signed bills this year requiring harsher punishments for sex offenders. But both advocates of the law, and those who must keep track of the offenders, say these bills are just the first step.
Sex Offenders - Lawmakers approve penalties for sex offenders (Boston Globe) Child-sex offenders
Lawmakers approve penalties for sex offenders (Boston Globe)
Child-sex offenders could face a 25-year mandatory minimum sentence for a first offense under stiff new penalties against sexual predators approved Wednesday by lawmakers.
Tracking Sex Offenders (KELOLAND)
It's been 10 years since Megan's law was established, requiring sex offenders to register with local authorities. It's been a smooth process in many communities. But for South Dakota 's Indian reservations, keeping track of sex offenders is a challenge.
Sex Offenders - State releases list of most-wanted sex offenders (Gazette Extra Sports)
State releases list of most-wanted sex offenders (Gazette Extra Sports)
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. - The state has created a Web site providing photographs and information about nearly 40 sex offenders who have been labeled "Wisconsin's most wanted," Gov. Jim Doyle said Tuesday.
Sex Offenders - 15 Finds Outs: Sex Offenders Part II (Fort Wayne News
15 Finds Outs: Sex Offenders Part II (Fort Wayne News Channel 15)
(WANE) -- There are more than 500 registered sex offenders in Allen County. We discovered registered sex offenders surrounding schools, and some that live across the street from playgrounds. But these are the people who register; the one's obeying the law.
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Sex Offenders - 15 Finds Outs: Sex Offenders Part II (Fort Wayne News
15 Finds Outs: Sex Offenders Part II (Fort Wayne News Channel 15)
(WANE) -- There are more than 500 registered sex offenders in Allen County. We discovered registered sex offenders surrounding schools, and some that live across the street from playgrounds. But these are the people who register; the one's obeying the law.
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Sex Offenders - 15 Finds Out: Sex Offenders Part III (Fort Wayne News
15 Finds Out: Sex Offenders Part III (Fort Wayne News Channel 15)
(WANE) -- We found convicted sex offenders living so close to schools that in some cases they could look through their window and watch kids play. Now the state of Indiana has passed a law looking out for your kids, but we wondered is it enough?
Council may limit where sex offenders live (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Repeat sex offenders may be required to live at least 1,000 feet from places where children gather.
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Sex Offenders - 15 Finds Out: Sex Offenders Part III (Fort Wayne News
15 Finds Out: Sex Offenders Part III (Fort Wayne News Channel 15)
(WANE) -- We found convicted sex offenders living so close to schools that in some cases they could look through their window and watch kids play. Now the state of Indiana has passed a law looking out for your kids, but we wondered is it enough?
15 Finds Out: Sex Offenders Part I (Fort Wayne News Channel 15)
(WANE) -- Police are keeping a close eye on sex offenders and in July new laws take effect that limit how close convicted offenders can live to places your kids go everyday. Our 15 Finds Out special report uncovers how close sex offenders are to your school - and your kids.
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Sex Offenders - Southeast Community College may ban sex offenders from dorms (Lincoln
Southeast Community College may ban sex offenders from dorms (Lincoln Journal Star)
BEATRICE Southeast Community College may prohibit high-risk sex offenders from living or working in any of the college s dorms. The college s board of governors reviewed the proposed policy this week. It would affect only Level 3 sex offenders, those the state considers most likely to reoffend.
Sex Offenders - Assembly Passes Lifetime GPS Monitoring For Some Sex Offenders (The
Assembly Passes Lifetime GPS Monitoring For Some Sex Offenders (The Milwaukee Channel)
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Jim Doyle said that he plans to sign a bill that requires lifetime global positioning system (GPS) tracking for some child sex offenders.
Sex Offenders - Costs for monitoring sex offenders likely to be paid by
Costs for monitoring sex offenders likely to be paid by state; Creekmore hopeful legislators can find money in 2007 (Benton Courier)
Some officials are concerned about the state's ability to fund electronic monitoring of sex offenders, but state Rep. Dawn Creekmore, D-East End, said cost is not her chief worry.
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Sex Offenders - Task force to track sex offenders (The Monterey County Herald)
Task force to track sex offenders (The Monterey County Herald)
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday appointed a task force to recommend changes in how the state places and monitors high-risk sex offenders.
Sex offenders not wanted on Sanibel (WBBH)
City leaders are talking about revising an ordinance that would make it even tougher for sex offenders to live on the island. Under the current state law, sex offenders are not allowed within 1000 feet of any school. Now the city wants to change the distance to 2500 feet.
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Sex Offenders - Governor appoints panel to investigate placement of sex-offenders (The Daily
Governor appoints panel to investigate placement of sex-offenders (The Daily Comet)
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday appointed a task force to recommend changes in how the state places and monitors high-risk sex offenders. The move is his latest response to reports of offenders living in proximity to schools and other locations frequented by children.
Sex Offenders - Parole chief ousted after placing sex offenders near Disneyland (Contra
Parole chief ousted after placing sex offenders near Disneyland (Contra Costa Times)
The Schwarzenegger administration has removed the head of the prison system's parole division amid complaints about the placement of high-risk sex offenders.
State to use GPS to check where sex offenders live / If address near park or school, alarm will alert officers (San Francisco Chronicle)
State corrections officials announced Saturday that they will conduct an audit of where sex offenders are living using Global Positioning System technology in an effort to ensure that high-risk offenders stay away from schools and other areas where children...
North Dakota Sex Offender List
Protect your children from registered sex offenders living in North Dakota. For a complete North Dakota registered sex offender list visit the National Alert Registry. Also, if you would like to send an inquiry, comment, or an anonymous tip on the location of a sex offender, please submit e-mail to: ndag@state.nd.us or call the Attorney General 800 366-6888.
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Nebraska Sex Offenders List
Protect your children from registered sex offenders living in Nebraska. For a complete Nebraska registered sex offender list visit the National Alert Registry. Also, if you would like to send an inquiry, comment, or an anonymous tip on the location of a sex offender, please submit e-mail to the State Patrol at: webmast@nsp.state.ne.us.
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Missouri Sexual Predators
Protect your children from registered sex offenders living in Missouri. For a complete Missouri sexual predator listings visit the National Alert Registry. Also, if you would like to send an inquiry, comment, or an anonymous tip on the location of a sex offender, please submit e-mail to: mshpcrid@mshp.dps.mo.gov or call the State Highway Patrol (573) 526-6153.
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Minnesota Registered Offenders
Protect your children from registered sex offenders living in Minnesota. For a complete Minnesota registered sex offender list visit the National Alert Registry. Also, if you would like to send an inquiry, comment, or an anonymous tip on the location of a sex offender, please submit e-mail to: mnregistry@state.mn.us or call the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (888)234-1248.
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Michigan Sexual Offenders
Protect your children from registered sex offenders living in Michigan. For a complete Registered Michigan sexual offenders list visit the National Alert Registry. Also, if you would like to send an inquiry, comment, or an anonymous tip on the location of a sex offender, call the State Police 517-322-5098.
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Kentucky Offenders
Protect your children from registered sex offenders living in Kentucky. For a complete Kentucky offender search database visit the National Alert Registry. Also, if you would like to send an inquiry, comment, or an anonymous tip on the location of a sex offender, call the State Police 1-866-564-5652.
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Kansas Sexual Predator
Protect your children from registered sex offenders living in Kansas. For a complete Kansas sexual predator listings visit the National Alert Registry. Also, if you would like to send an inquiry, comment, or an anonymous tip on the location of a sex offender, call the Bureau of Investigation (785)-296-8200.
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Iowa Sex Offender
Protect your children from registered sex offenders living in Iowa. For a complete Iowa sex offender state registry visit the National Alert Registry. Also, if you would like to send an inquiry, comment, or an anonymous tip on the location of a sex offender, call the Iowa Sex Offender Registry (515) 281-4976.
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Indiana Registered Sex Offenders
Protect your children from registered sex offenders living in Indiana. For a complete Indiana registered sex offender list visit the National Alert Registry. Also, if you would like to send an inquiry, comment, or an anonymous tip on the location of a sex offender, please submit e-mail to: svor@cji.in.gov or call the Sheriffs' Association 1-800-622-4779.
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Illinois Sexual Offenders
Protect your children from registered sex offenders living in Illinois. For a complete registered Illinois sexual offenders list visit the National Alert Registry. Also, if you would like to send an inquiry, comment, or an anonymous tip on the location of a sex offender, please submit e-mail to: soradmn@isp.state.il.us or call the State Department of Police Intelligence Bureau (217) 785-0633.
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Sex Offenders - More Cities Limit Residences Of Sex Offenders (The Tampa Tribune)
More Cities Limit Residences Of Sex Offenders (The Tampa Tribune)
Laws restricting where child sex offenders can live have taken root in Florida municipalities since the first such ordinance was proposed a year ago.
Sex Offenders - House panel endorses Creekmore's proposal aimed at sex offenders (Benton
House panel endorses Creekmore's proposal aimed at sex offenders (Benton Courier)
Rep. Dawn Creekmore's proposal that would expand the state's ability to track sex offenders was endorsed Monday by a House committee.
Costs for monitoring sex offenders likely to be paid by state; Creekmore hopeful legislators can find money in 2007 (Benton Courier)
Some officials are concerned about the state's ability to fund electronic monitoring of sex offenders, but state Rep. Dawn Creekmore, D-East End, said cost is not her chief worry.
Sex Offenders - Officials Will Start Tracking Sex Offenders Across State Lines (WISC
Officials Will Start Tracking Sex Offenders Across State Lines (WISC Channel3000.com via Yahoo! News)
Wisconsin's border states will start electronically sharing information by this summer to better track sex offenders as they cross state lines.
High Risk Sex Offenders Live Close To Schools (CBS 2 Los Angeles)
Our surveillance cameras caught high risk sex offenders living too close to schools.
Sex Offenders - Program Spreads Word About Female Sex Offenders (NBC4 Washington, D.C.)
Program Spreads Word About Female Sex Offenders (NBC4 Washington, D.C.)
News4 learns more about female sex offenders and what is being done to educate children.
Sex Offenders - Ordinances will affect most sex offenders (The Facts) Ordinances recently
Ordinances will affect most sex offenders (The Facts)
Ordinances recently adopted by eight cities in Brazoria County that further restrict where certain sex offenders live apply to a large portion of sex offenders living in the cities because their victims were children.
Sex Offenders - Creekmore thinks proposal will be law; House OKs bill tracking
Creekmore thinks proposal will be law; House OKs bill tracking sex offenders (Benton Courier)
LITTLE ROCK - Rep. Dawn Creekmore says she is optimistic that her legislation that would tighten Arkansas' ability to track sex offenders will become law by the end of the special session.
25 to life: For some sex offenders, it fits (New Hampshire Union Leader)
DELIBERATELY or not, opponents of putting first-time sex offenders away for a long time have inaccurately portrayed a bill that would do exactly that.
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Sex Offenders - Niagara communities limiting where sex offenders live (The Buffalo News)
Niagara communities limiting where sex offenders live (The Buffalo News)
Many Niagara County towns and cities expect to adopt laws soon that restrict where sex offenders can live, while a state lawmaker said Sunday he wants to make it easier for residents to find out if there are offenders living in their neighborhoods.
Sex Offenders - Lacking housing, sex offenders temporarily returned to prison (Contra Costa
Lacking housing, sex offenders temporarily returned to prison (Contra Costa Times)
A dozen paroled sex offenders moved onto San Quentin State Prison grounds Thursday because officials were unable to find them housing elsewhere. The men were sent to live in old officers barracks after being forced to leave a Solano County hotel where they had been staying until permanent housing could be secured, said Elaine Jennings, spokeswoman for the state Department of Corrections and
If sex offenders live in a hostel in your street, how do you find out? (The Observer)
It is every young family's worst nightmare to discover that the old pub at the end of street has been converted into a hostel for sex offenders. Residents of Langley in Sandwell, West Midlands, claim this is what has happened in their community.
Sex Offenders - Furor as sex offenders move near San Quentin / Neighbors
Furor as sex offenders move near San Quentin / Neighbors upset that parolees live in trailer on prison grounds (San Francisco Chronicle)
Twelve registered sex offenders who can't find a place to live moved into a large trailer on the grounds of San Quentin State Prison Thursday, sparking an angry outcry from people who live near the prison and Marin County officials who want the parolees sent...
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Sex Offenders - Two sheriff s officers to monitor sex offenders (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
Two sheriff s officers to monitor sex offenders (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
Thanks in part to Allen County Sheriff s Cpl. Jeff Shimkus, convicted sex offenders in Indiana soon will face tougher laws, while those in Allen County also will find it harder to break those laws.
Sex Offenders - Court Upholds Polygraph for Sex Offenders (AP via Yahoo! News)
Court Upholds Polygraph for Sex Offenders (AP via Yahoo! News)
A federal appeals court ruled that lie detector tests can be used to ensure convicted sex offenders are obeying the rules of their probation and that a ban on Internet use is appropriate for some offenders.
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Sex Offenders - Evacuation plan: Sex offenders will be separated (News 8 Austin)
Evacuation plan: Sex offenders will be separated (News 8 Austin)
Sex offenders and convicted felons evacuated during hurricanes that threaten Texas will be separated from others at shelters. Texas Homeland Security Director Steve McCraw made the announcement Wednesday, Day 2, of the state's Austin-based emergency preparedness drill.
Court Upholds Polygraph for Sex Offenders (ABC News)
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Use of Lie Detector Tests, Internet Ban for Sex Offenders
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Sex Offenders - Seng pushes ordinance on sex offenders (Lincoln Journal Star) Mayor
Seng pushes ordinance on sex offenders (Lincoln Journal Star)
Mayor Coleen Seng spent the morning talking first to the press, then to City Council members about changes to a proposal limiting how close the city s sex offenders can live to schools.
Sex Offenders - Seng pushes ordinance on sex offenders (Lincoln Journal Star) Mayor
Seng pushes ordinance on sex offenders (Lincoln Journal Star)
Mayor Coleen Seng spent the morning talking first to the press, then to City Council members about changes to a proposal limiting how close the city s sex offenders can live to schools.
Sex Offenders - KY Officials Remove Sex Offenders from Juvenile Center (14 WFIE
KY Officials Remove Sex Offenders from Juvenile Center (14 WFIE Evansville)
State officials have removed sex offenders from a private central Kentucky juvenile center after seeing an investigator's finding.
Limits eyed on sex offenders' homes (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Convicted sex offenders could be prohibited from living within 1,000 feet of places where children commonly gather, such as playgrounds.
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