Although I think that this strategy is a good one to protect people, I think that it may be a bit speculatory to only check on the sex offenders around Halloween. What about all the other days of the year? Sex offenders are expecting police around the Halloween season every year and can easily prepare. I guess it is better safe than sorry. This particular news station actually rode around with a policeman and got statements from sex offenders. If I were them I would not want to be recorded for the nightly news. I am assuming they had to get permission but the sex offenders did not seem too excited to be on the news. Overall however I guess it is an okay strategy to keep children safe, I just think it is a bit strange to do it everyday on Halloween.
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/25580822/detail.html
Do they make a difference between sex offenders charged with different crimes? Streaking the quad can (theoretically) get you on the sex offender list, but doesn't make you likely to molest children on halloween. Unless the police differentiate between the different sex offenses it seems like a huge overreaction.
ReplyDeleteI agree with TJ, also...most parents who are actually concerned with their children's safety will either go with their children or check which houses NOT to go to...I highly doubt those registered sex offenders got too many visitors tonight
ReplyDeleteI think that it is a good idea, but agree that they should be checked on more frequently. It is kind of weird how kids will be going around to everyone's house, including sex offenders. Kind of a scary thought
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