How to find a sex offender in your area?
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REGISTERED sex offenders have been allowed to walk free due to coronavirus concerns - a major cause of worry among parents and the American public.
California, , and are among the states that have either or for sex offenders, meaning there is a slim chance you could be living beside a predator.
You can look up their locations in all 50 states and in US territories like Puerto Rico or Guam, as well as numerous Native American tribes.
"The NSOPW is a public safety resource that provides the public with access to sex offender data nationwide," Face 2 Face CEO Margaret Arsenault explained to .
Type your zip code into search tool and you'll be able to see a map of offenders in your neighborhood.
Family Watchdog also offers free notifications that help keep your updated on which offenders move in and out of your area.
Check your local newspaper
Local news outlets like and often provide safety maps for communities around the country during Halloween.
The maps take into consideration sex offenders' locations.