Criminals in Your Neighborhood – Do You Know Who They Are?
How well do you know your neighbors? Maybe not as well as you think. Statistics show that for every 12 miles there are 7.5 registered sex offenders. How many homes do you and your children drive by each day that are inhabited by sex offenders? The answer is several! Most states offer a sex offender registry that can be accessed online.
Some only allow you to search by counties. While others are more detailed, allowing you to search by street. Most can be found by clicking on a link for your State Police website.
Sex offenders are not the only criminals lurking in your neighborhood. Would you want your child playing near the home of a convicted drug felon? Probably not. But where can you find information this information? The internet is littered with “free public records” sites. After clicking on these you will be given a form to fill out and mail in to obtain your information.
Today’s technology is so great that most of us are a little spoiled. We don’t want to wait. We want to download our information now! Your daughter is getting married and you want to know if her fiance’ has any type criminal history? Please wait 7-10 business days for a response. Really? There are several different programs available online that offer you instant answers. Most have a membership fee. Although I believe that most people will not mind spending a few dollars to ensure that they’re children and family members are safe in their community.
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