https://wgntv.com/2018/10/30/sheriff-puts-no-trick-or-treat-signs-in-yards-of-sex-offenders/ - These Should Be Everywhere!
JACKSON, Ga. — A Georgia sheriff decided to post signs in the front yards of sex offenders to alert trick-or-treaters and their parents on Halloween.
The Butts County Sheriff’s Office posted a notice to Facebook on Saturday.
“Georgia law forbids registered sex offenders from participating in Halloween, to include decorations on their property,” Sheriff Gary Long said in the notice. “With the Halloween on the square not taking place this year, I fully expect the neighborhoods to be very active with children trick-or-treating.”
The signs read, “WARNING! NO TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THIS ADDRESS!!” and feature a trick-or-treating bag covered over by the universal “no symbol.”
The effort aims to make sure that families can identify the homes where a sex offender might answer the door.
“There are some sex offenders that are not happy,” Long told WCNC. “But I’m not in the business of making them happy. I’m in the business of keeping safe communities and making sure that our children are protected.”
In response to any potential questions about the legality of the signs, Long added in parenthesis that the action was in accordance with Georgia Law O.C.G.A. 42-1-12-i(5), “which states the sheriff shall inform the public of the presence of sexual offenders in each community.”
Each county includes an offender watch page on the county website. They also include a link to the statewide sex offender registry.
Pizzagate related and this time for a good reason. A figure of authority taking the initiative to create a safe environment for Our Children by
letting parents know where sex offenders reside, protecting Their Children. We have had many stories of LE being compromised, so this is refreshing.
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YogSoggoth ago
No Tricks or Treaters. Comes right before dark, two girls I thought. They looked just like the Olsen twins on my front porch. No little kids, and no 24 year olds. Creepy to me, and you all know why. There was no one else who came up to the house. I am not locking the doors, but I am getting out the armaments.
carmencita ago
We had a slew of Children. All with parents who I thanked. I did not see any skanky type of outfits either. We can leave our door open here with the screen locked. Had 3 groups of ten and they were all adorable. Little ducks, power rangers types, cutesy girly costumes, but no fishnet waitress types. I am so glad. Sorry for your experience.
YogSoggoth ago
Seriously, they looked like the olsen twins in reality. Not costume. Short, but matureish. Still creeped out. Late visitors.
3141592653 ago
So the whole night you had no trick or treaters, and then later on the only ones to come by is a set of adult twins??
YogSoggoth ago
Yep, and looked just like them right down to the hair color. I did not have any candy because I did not know it was halloween. (I just work, even after work) I looked around to find something in case kids showed up. I made a quick healthy pizza. Onion, cheese. Both dressed normal with some makeup smeared on, so I did not ask who they were. Also, I was shocked by the experience I was not expecting.
3141592653 ago
Who did they look just like??
YogSoggoth ago
Oh, I just figured it out. You are asking costume? Dressed American. Both looked much better than the Hollywood pictures of yore. Begone gossiper.
YogSoggoth ago
Like them. I told you. I was surprised at how short they are. After all of this, I have more vengeance in my heart for those who would take advantage of anyone, and I am a real jerk. Funny how you did not ask me what they said, or did. Reeeeee!