Laura Ahearn

It's rare that we see them abscond and go completely missing.

It's rare that we see them abscond and go completely missing.

We are expecting them to go and visit their parole officers so that we can be informed of their presence read more

We are expecting them to go and visit their parole officers so that we can be informed of their presence in a community. It's outrageous.

This is the first time I have seen an entire state create task forces to reduce registration failure. I have read more

This is the first time I have seen an entire state create task forces to reduce registration failure. I have not seen such an improvement . . . as I have in Illinois.

Most communities are under the false impression that if a sex offender moves into the neighborhood, law enforcement would knock read more

Most communities are under the false impression that if a sex offender moves into the neighborhood, law enforcement would knock on their door, but that's just not the case.

We are vehemently opposed to these types of crimes; unfortunately, when these things happen, it gives fuel to people who read more

We are vehemently opposed to these types of crimes; unfortunately, when these things happen, it gives fuel to people who are already against the release of this information.