Re: Sex Offenders

[wmccall]

This cat isn't in your neighborhood, is he?

He is 134 miles away. I think I would remember seeing him.

[Brookenstein]

How many people are in your zip code?

Is there a way to know if this guy is renting or owning the house?  There are quite a few rentals in the area, so I'm hoping.

[r100rs]

The dude looked like Jean Claude van Damme.  I guess all Danes probably do.

Terminator

I can guarentee all Danes don't look like that.

r100rs

[LtDan]

8 in your zipcode? I have 8 within a mile!  Although our database doesn't list the conviction or severity and Lt Dan can correct me if I'm wrong, but If I offend someone looking into my backyard as I get in the tub, the indecent exposure could be considered a sexual offense.

§ 2907.09. Public indecency.  

(A)  No person shall recklessly do any of the following, under circumstances in which his or her conduct is likely to be viewed by and affront others, not members of his or her household:  
 
(1) Expose his or her private parts, or engage in masturbation;  

(2) Engage in sexual conduct;  

(3) Engage in conduct that to an ordinary observer would appear to be sexual conduct or masturbation.

The key is trying to be discreet. If your neighbor has to climb a tree or stand on a wheebarrow and hang over the fence to see you, you are OK. If you put the hottub in your front yard an allow Brookenstein to show you how she keeps the "swimmers" out of the hot tub every evening at dusk, that would meet the "reckless" standard.

Entertaining for sure, but reckless. And it is under the Sexual Offense section of the code.

[LtDan]

We do keep a map of the city with push pins noting the current address of all registered sexual offenders. If we get a missing child, it is one of the first things to get checked.

Wmccall probably remembers the kid in Lancaster that was found alive after a couple days in the attic of a neighbor that was a registered offender. He had drywalled over the access to the attic, but detectives heard her crying when interviewing him.

I believe he was killed in prison.  Good riddance.

[Brewman]

I believe he was killed in prison.  Good riddance.

As was said by the Deputy in the movie Colors, "There's all kinds of justice in this world".  

[JcDenton]

In Canada you cannot carry a pistol. If you want to hurt someone you have to buy them a snowmobile.




Jc

[Brewman]

In Canada you cannot carry a pistol.
Jc

So what's it like living in a crime free country?

[wmccall]

Wmccall probably remembers the kid in Lancaster that was found alive after a couple days in the attic of a neighbor that was a registered offender. He had drywalled over the access to the attic, but detectives heard her crying when interviewing him.

I believe he was killed in prison.  Good riddance.

I remember that very well.  It was somewhere around 89-91  I think? I remember that for 2 reasons.  I live in a single story ranch with a full finished basement. Prior to that my daughter (now 21) had no problem playing in her playroom in the basement, or watching TV downstairs if we were upstairs.  After hearing that story she wouldn't stay up or downstairs unless we were with her, and she was scared to stay in her first floor bedroom (where that girl was abucted from)  That lasted a few years.

The other reason I remember it was I nearly got on the jury. I was in that jury pool and I decided I would have to tell the court that I couldn't be objective in that case for the reason outlined above.  They ended up filling up the jury before they got to me.  I ended up getting on a crack house trial, where I got to hear the testimony of an undercover Columbus officer who was key in the case. She was in her early 20s and absolutely gorgeous and these dumb idiots could't quit telling her all about thier operation.

If I remember right LT Dan, you told me you on your towns SWAT?  The rest of this trial I saw how tough and dangerous SWAT work is (they did the raid) and in the face of all that danger how well they documented every step of the raid.  I left that case with a hightened respect for SWAT.  Did I mention that undercover cop was a babe? She was a cross between Tyra Banks and Halle Berry.

[LtDan]

It's more dangerous walking up on a traffic stop alone not knowing who/what you are dealing with. With the SWAT entries, you train, practice, get in the proper mindset and take 10 to 15 well armed and like minded buddies with you. I am the SWAT team commander, used to be the assault team leader until I made Lieutenant. My job now is largely administrative, the officers lovingly refer to my position as a FAG (Former Action Guy). At least I think they mean it lovingly...

[JcDenton]

 So what's it like living in a crime free country?

Excellent!

The only problem is that someone keeps posting my pic without my permission.


Jc

[Brewman]

You mean in the Post Office?

[tootall]

Whats even more up setting is that acording to stats for every 1 registerd sex offender there are 10 convicted murders that are out living amongst us. and no registry for them I figure people are more comfortable being killed. I am not making light of the need to keep track of sex offenders and keep an eye on them. But I think any one who has comitted a vilolent crime needs to be monitered and their wereabouts known. And the comunity made aware!

[drewstar]

Whats even more up setting is that acording to stats for every 1 registerd sex offender there are 10 convicted murders that are out living amongst us. and no registry for them I figure people are more comfortable being killed. I am not making light of the need to keep track of sex offenders and keep an eye on them. But I think any one who has comitted a vilolent crime needs to be monitered and their wereabouts known. And the comunity made aware!

Sex offenders usually prey upon young children who cannot protect themselves, or have the good judgement to protect themselves.

Real sex offenders (not people who got arrested for public urination and got classified as sex offenders) can not be rehabilitated.  

"murderers'  eh...a bit different. Are we talking Murder 1, or anyhone with a manslaughter conviction.  

Although I am all for a secure society. I also belive this is america not a facist state.

[LtDan]

Whats even more up setting is that acording to stats for every 1 registerd sex offender there are 10 convicted murders that are out living amongst us. and no registry for them I figure people are more comfortable being killed. I am not making light of the need to keep track of sex offenders and keep an eye on them. But I think any one who has comitted a vilolent crime needs to be monitered and their wereabouts known. And the comunity made aware!

Except for serial killers, murder is typically a controlled decision. Sex offenders are driven by "feelings" they can't/won't control. I'd rather live in a neighborhood with 10 convicted murderers than one sexual offender.