BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland in April became the 21st state in the U.S. to join the OffenderWatch sex offender registry network through statewide implementation, which allows law enforcement agencies to save thousands of hours in administrative time and improve investigations with accurate, detailed record keeping. The implementation of OffenderWatch will help Maryland agencies work more efficiently to manage offenders at the local, state and federal levels.
Every Maryland law enforcement agency that manages or accesses registered sex offender data, including sheriff’s offices, police departments and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will be able to collaborate on sex offender records, aid each other in investigations, and easily share notifications with the public. Maryland residents can also sign up for free email alerts when a registered sex offender moves into their neighborhood.
Sign up for free alerts when a registered sex offender moves into your neighborhood on the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services website: http://www.socem.info/.