Laura Ahearn

What we really would like to see is lifetime supervision and GPS monitoring.

What we really would like to see is lifetime supervision and GPS monitoring.

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 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.

That's one of the largest betrayals. People have been led into this false sense of security.

That's one of the largest betrayals. People have been led into this false sense of security.