Registered Offender Map

[walters]

I've seen these databases before, but this one (integrated with Google maps) put it in a whole new perspective. Scary as shit how many boxes there are near my house.

http://www.familywatchdog.us/

[scoblitz]

This is indeed interesting.

We get a list each quarter from the Sheriff's Office but it is listed alphabetically by last name which does make it hard to tell if people are actually near us...

[rhuntington3]

56 offenders found near my apartment. Eeeesh!

[BrettStah]

I've seen these databases before, but this one (integrated with Google maps) put it in a whole new perspective. Scary as shit how many boxes there are near my house.

http://www.familywatchdog.us/

I'm happy to see that the website appears to differentiate among the various types of crimes, at least a little bit. To me at least, there's a big difference in knowing that a guy on my street has committed a crime against children or rape, versus "other sex crimes" (which I'm assuming is going to be visiting or being a prostitute).

[sonnik]

I thought I'd seen one of these map versions before, and I thought it showed more in the area.

Also, I noticed a slightly higher amount of "offense against children" in an area that's known to pretty much be a retirement area.

[mbklein]

56 offenders found near my apartment. Eeeesh!

As long as they're not in your apartment! :wackyeek:

[Angie]

Huh. This always seemed like a creepy town, but there are only 9 offenders in town.

[mercurial]

I thought I'd seen one of these map versions before, and I thought it showed more in the area.

Also, I noticed a slightly higher amount of "offense against children" in an area that's known to pretty much be a retirement area.

http://www.thejeffersons.net/junk/93_1_b.JPG

[sonnik]

http://www.thejeffersons.net/junk/93_1_b.JPG

Ah, Herbert always makes me laugh.

[scoblitz]

I'm happy to see that the website appears to differentiate among the various types of crimes, at least a little bit. To me at least, there's a big difference in knowing that a guy on my street has committed a crime against children or rape, versus "other sex crimes" (which I'm assuming is going to be visiting or being a prostitute).

I believe that in some states public urination can be labeled indecent exposure which could lead to being required to register as a sex offender.

[dslunceford]

How can someone convicted of a sex crime against a child be allowed to live within walking distance to an elementary school?

Edit, from VA State Police site:
Are there any restrictions that an offender cannot live near a school or day care facility?

Effective July 1, 2006, and thereafter, a law passed that prohibited offenders from residing within 500 feet of a school or day care facility; however, if the offender resided at that residence prior to July 1, 2006, the offender can remain at that residence. If that offender moves from that location, he/she cannot move back to that residence.

You would think it would be more restrictive for those convicted of "indecent liberties with a minor under 15 years old"