How to Find Out If I Have a Child Molester Living Near Me

The question for parents is not "Is there a sex offender living near you." Rather, it's "Where do they live?" Using technology, or even your phone, to locate registered sex offenders is simple. You can get the most current information by calling the local police department. Criminal records, photos and current addresses are public record. Also search online through the Federal Bureau of Investigation's state-by-state database.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access
• Telephone

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Instructions

• 1

  Connect to the FBI's Crimes Again Children National Sex Offender Public Website. This is a searchable website with interactive links to all 50 states. Currently there is no federally operated comprehensive database.

• 2

  Select a state, click on it and follow the instructions. All sites are maintained individually by each state, not the FBI. Instructions for using the database vary from state to state.

• 3

  Chose the function most applicable to you. For example, in the Oregon database click on "Map Offenders" and agree to the site's terms of usage.

• 4

  Enter your home address. This will bring up a map with flags and an interactive list of predators.

• 5

  Click on offenders' names. This link will provide current photo, address, criminal history and information detailing the nature of past crimes.