Community Notification Meetings

In 1996, Megan’s Law was passed, requiring that every state enact a community notification law or lose federal crime control funds.  Each state is allowed to implement their own method of conducting community notification as long as it meets federal guidelines. Click here to see Minnesota's process.

 

When a Level 3 sex offender moves into a community, the residents of that community are informed of the offender's name, appearance, general location, and nature of their offense.

 

 

Community notification denies sex offenders the secrecy that could be used to prey on unknowing victims. Notification provides an opportunity for local law enforcement to share information with the community so that citizens can make well informed decisions with regard to their safety and welfare.  While the community is being informed about a specific offender, it is important to remember that the safety information also applies to unknown offenders and situations.  With this new knowledge, the residents collectively have the ability to hold the offender accountable for their daily behavior, and in so doing, contribute to building a safer community.

 

 

JWRC staff are available to present at community notification meetings, and other safety gatherings in the community. To schedule a presentation, contact Alison Feigh at 651-714-4673.