The sheriff's office cannot place any restrictions on where an offender lives in any community. As a part of the offenders release they submit a release plan that is reviewed by the department of corrections prior to the offender's release. The plan may be declined if the offender's residence would be considered a risk to the community based on the offender's victim range.

There is an online registry at www.iowasexoffenders.com that allows users to search for sex offenders by entering in their zip code or other identifying information. On or after July 1, 1995, an individual is required to register whom : 1) has been convicted or adjudicated of a criminal offense against a minor, sexual exploitation, or a sexually violent crime, 2) was on probation, parole, or work release status, or 3) was incarcerated on or after July 1, 1995.

You may caution your child about this person. It is recommended you take this opportunity to talk to your children about sexual abuse. Nine out of ten sex offenses are committed by someone the child knows and trusts. The majority of sex offenders are not known to law enforcement. You should encourage your children to talk to you about anyone who makes them uncomfortable or touches them inappropriately.

Yes. There are no restrictions to where a sexual predator/offender may live. However, PPP may have placed restrictions on an offender who is still on probation and under the supervision of PPP. Current legislation is pending that would restrict offenders from living within 1000' of a school, daycare center, playground, or public park. If passed, that legislation will become effective upon the Governor's signature.

The information is used to provide public notice and information about a registrant so a community can develop constructive safety plans for themselves and their family. The notification process will decrease a sex offender's ability to act secretly, but parents will have the biggest impact by teaching children about personal safety. A family should develop a safety plan. Children need to be educated about safety tips for both strangers and people with whom they are familiar.

There is no legal way to force a sex offender from your neighborhood if he has not broken any laws. If they are just living in your neighborhood, he is not doing anything wrong. In some cases, it is likely that if we focus just on those people on the registry, we may be not be worrying about all the right people. If someone on the Registry, has engaged in pro-social behavior (e.g.

Contact the Illinois State Police listing of Sex Offenders at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/frames.htm. The database is updated daily and allows you to search by city, county, and zip code.

Open communication among family members, especially between parents and children, is a vital component of family safety. Children might be told in general terms that this person has hurt someone before, and that children should stay away from this individual. Families can review safety tips and protective behaviors. The purpose behind community notification is to reduce the chances of future victimization of people and to avoid situations that might allow for victimization.

No. Only sex offenders who are “still on paper” (supervision via probation or parole). Sex offenders who are “off paper” (e.g., have completed their supervision) are considered regular citizens unless they engage in unlawful activities again.

The purpose of the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) is to keep the public safe. Anyone receiving information may tell others. However, this information must be used responsibly. The information must used not be used to harass or commit a crime against any person.

You can look at the Delaware Sex Offender Central Registry website and search by last name, development, city, or zip code. You can come to the Newark Police Department and look through a binder containing information on known Tier II & Tier III sex offenders in the City of Newark.

The sheriff's office lacks any authority in forcing an offender to move from one location to another. The sheriff's office is granted the authority to give community notification about specific offenders considered a moderate or high risk to the community. The sheriff's office also verifies that all sex offenders are living where they are registered. We also actively seek out those offenders who fail to register or fail to make proper notification of an address change.

Contact the Parole/Probation Officer or police. Report as much detail as possible. Confidentiality will be respected if requested.

When offenders are released from prison, they usually return to live in the same area of the state where they lived when they committed their crime. For many offenders, this is also the county where they were convicted. Sometimes, though, offenders are released to another area because they have family support there, or there is treatment available there that is not available elsewhere, or they have found a job in the area that will lead to a productive lifestyle.

Under the law, sex offenders who reside in the community are classified by prosecutors in one of three "tiers" based on the degree of risk they pose to the public: high (Tier 3), moderate (Tier 2) or low (Tier 1). Neighbors are notified of high risk offenders.

The FCCO does not trap and remove cats. We recommend you contact your neighbors and post signs in your neighborhood to see if the cat has a home. If no home is located you may consider taking the cat to a local animal shelter, placing the cat on your own, or taking responsibility for the cat.

To check for registered sex offenders in your neighborhood, please visit the Megan's Law web site maintained by the State of California Attorney General's office. If you have additional questions, please contact the Youth Services Bureau / Sexual Assault Unit receptionist at (925) 671-3020 between the hours of 7 am to 5:30 pm.

Visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety's Sex Offender Info Center at http://az.gov/webapp/offender/main.do. There you will able to search by zip code and/or name.

Megan's law makes it legal for the public to learn about registered sex offenders in the State of California and in their own community. The information can now be viewed online through the California Attorney General's Office. You can access this site through the Megan's Law link on the "Helpful Links" page of the Richmond PD website.