Florida readers of this blog are likely aware of the sex offender registration requirements imposed upon individuals convicted of many types of sex crimes. However, at least one Florida county sheriff's department has taken additional measures, ostensibly to safeguard against recidivism and promote public safety.
Administrators may have concealed sexual assaults on campus
In recent posts, we've discussed some of the devastating consequences, both personally and professionally, that can happen to a suspect accused of a sex crime in Florida. Those consequences may be deepest felt at the college level, where many students have yet to launch their professional careers and have not yet entered into marriages or long-term relationships.
Florida sex crime suspect launches into confessional
Florida readers may have seen television shows or movies where a criminal suspect, when confronted with evidence or even caught in the act, breaks down and confesses. As it turns out, such confessionals also happen in real life.
Florida sting operation targets sex registration violations
Florida authorities recently launched a two-day sting operation they named "Take Back the Night." According to officials, the operation targeted sex offenders in violation of sex offender registration requirements. Officials conducted the operation by performing 60 registration checks on sexual offenders and predators. The checks led to the arrests of 39 individuals.
