The Taney County Sheriff’s Office announces plans to conduct sex offender checks on Halloween.
The department shared their forthcoming initiative will ensure offenders are compliant with state statutes.
“Our deputies will be conducting extra patrols throughout the county and performing sex offender compliance checks to help ensure registered offenders are complying with Missouri state requirements under RSMo 589.426,” the department posted to their Facebook page. “As families head out for trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities, we encourage everyone to stay alert, watch for children crossing roadways, and take precautions to ensure a safe evening for all.”
Additionally, the department expressed their desire for everyone to have a happy, fun and safe Halloween. Any residents with non-emergency inquires can call the Taney County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at (417) 546-7250.
A link to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Sex Offender Registry can be found here.
