October 20, 2011

Michigan State Police conducting statewide sex offender sweep

10-20-2011 Michigan:

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan — The Michigan State Police is conducting a statewide sweep of individuals in violation of the sex offender registry act, according to a press release.

Starting Monday, state police will be searching for offenders who failed to verified their address with police. The sweep will last until Oct. 28.

"All registered sex offenders must also report a change of name, address, employment, campus enrollment, internet identifiers and vehicle within three business days of any change. Failure to do so is four-year felony," according to the press release.

According to state police, about 2,500 out of the nearly 40,000 offenders were in violation of the policy as of September. ..Source.. by David Harris | Flint Journal

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