10-26-2010-Thursday - Wise County Messenger

Crime Stoppersof Wise County and WiseCounty Sheriff’s Officewant you to be awareWHERE SEXOFFENDERS RESIDEIN WISE COUNTYRegistered SexOffenders in theUnited StatesIncluding the District of Columbia and Territories ofAmerican Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands,Puerto Rico, St. Croix, VI, and St. Thomas, VITotal716,7501,831(267)RegisteredSex Offendersin TexasTotal60,994Registered1,831(267)AK16,808(443)OR120,782(329)CA20,419(312)WA6,447(248)NV3,407(224)IDREGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS IN THE UNITED STATESPER 100,000 POPULATIONIncluding the District of Columbia andTerritories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands,6,596(241)UT14,549 2,650(224)(134)AZNMPuerto Rico, and St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, VITotal - 716,750 (Per 100,000 Population - 232)1,944 1,110(201)(173)MTND1,401(263)WYSex OffendersNumber ofRegistered Sex Offenders(Per 100,000 Population)in Wise County199 or fewer (26)200 to 299 (20)300 or more (11)Geographic areas that do not include in their totalsoffenders who have been deported, incarceratedor have moved to another area (18).Total118AK11,085(224)COGuam2,688(334)SDInformation and Safety Tips - SexOffenders & Sexually Violent PredatorsPlease be aware that there are no perfectprotection strategies. There is no way topredict all possible situations. These tips arentended to reduce, not eliminate the risk ofssault.• The primary responsibility for anyexual assault rests with the offender andot the victim. Unfortunately, you can takell reasonable measures to reduce your risknd still be assaulted.• Remember that most sexual assaultsre committed by someone that the victimnows. The stranger does not pose theighest risk to you. Up to 90% of sexffenders are known to their victims andnclude relatives, friends and authoritygures. If you feel uncomfortable inomeone’s presence, trust your feelings andake steps to distance yourself from himr her. Don’t be afraid to make a scene ifecessary. Tell someone!• Societal myths are beliefs thatontribute to the continuation of sexualssault and abuse. Understand the currentape myths and help debunk these mythsor others.• Avoid high-risk situations. Bebservant and aware of your surroundings.Avoid poorly lit areas where an attackermight hide. Identify safe people in yourneighborhood that you or your childrencan go to if you need help. Be thoughtfuland use good judgment in choosing yourfriends and partners. Be careful of youruse of alcohol and drugs; you are morevulnerable to attack if you are intoxicated.o not leave your food or drink unattendedt a party or in a public place. Don’t bembarrassed to use security staff at workr when shopping, to walk you to your car.o not pick up hitchhikers or stop to help atranger in a stalled vehicle; use a phone insafe location to call for help. Be cautiousbout making personal contact with thoseCourtesy Denver Police Department - Victim Assistance Unitwww.denvergov.orgyou meet on the Internet or in other similarenvironments.• Do not harass the offender. Thepurpose behind community notification is toreduce the changes of future victimizationof persons by this offender. The informationpresented through this notification shouldassist you and your family in avoidingsituations that allow easy victimization.Initiating contact with the Sexually ViolentPredator can increase the risk of you oryour family being victimized or may drivethe offender underground, placing others atgreater risk.WHAT CAN I TELLMY CHILDREN?• Avoid scary details. You knowmore than your child needs to know.Use language that is honest and ageappropriate(e.g. “there are people who dobad things to children “) Include generalinformation, as this may protect them fromothers who would try to harm them aswell. If your child is likely to have contactwith the Sexually Violent Predator or otherregistered sex offenders you should showyour child the sex offender’s photo. Instructthem to avoid contact with the offenderand encourage them to tell you if he or sheinitiates contact. In general all supervisedsex offenders are prohibited from initiatingany contact with children, and any contactshould be reported to the supervisingofficer.• Teach your child. DON’T take ridesfrom strangers; DON’T harass or visit anysex offender’s home or yard. DO tell a safeadult if anyone acts inappropriately towardthem (e.g. creepy, too friendly, threatening,offering gifts in a secret way, or touchingthem); DO RUN, SCREAM and GET AWAYif someone is bothering them; DON’T keepsecrets; DON’T assist strangers; DON’Tgo places alone; DO ask questions and DO593(332)Number ofRegistered Sex Offenders(Per 100,000 Population)199 or fewer (26)200 to 299 (20)3,119(175)NE8,065(288)KS300 or more (11)Geographic areas that do not include in their totalsoffenders who have been deported, incarceratedor have moved to another area (18).talk about any uncomfortable feelings orinteractions.• Make it a habit to LISTEN to yourchildren and to believe them. If a childfeels listened to and believed about smalleveryday things, they are more likelyto share the big scary things with you.Be sensitive to changes in your child’sbehavior. Pay attention to your child’sfeelings and thoughts.• Role-play safety with your child.Act out scenarios of various dangeroussituations and teach them how to respond(e.g. home alone and someone comes to thedoor; separated from Mom in the toy storeand a man comes up to talk to them; orchatting on the Internet and they are askedfor their home address).SEX OFFENDERCHARACTERISTICS• Most offenders commit multiplecrimes against multiple types of victimswith whom they have varying types ofrelationships (adults, children, male,female, known and unknown.) Thisbehavior is known as crossover.• Sex offenders rarely commit just onetype of offense. Many offenders have NOcriminal history or sex crime history of anykind.• There is no such thing as a “typical”sex offender, however all tend to bemanipulative, deceptive, and secretive. Sexoffenders come from all backgrounds, ages,income levels and professions.• The majority of offenses are committedby someone the victim knows.• Sexual deviancy often begins in mid tolate adolescence.• Sex offenders do not usually committheir crimes impulsively. They usuallyemploy careful planning and preliminarysteps that, if interrupted, can prevent anactual crime.6,506(179)OK15,989(306)MN6,510(217)IA10,807(183)MO10,055(352)AR60,994 9,389(251)(213)TXLA21,394(380)WIHIPrepared by the Special Analysis UnitJune 14, 2010MIVT - 2,446(394)(296)FL30,436(156)NY46,020(460)MI10,177(82)19,288 PA(168)20,941 10,639 MD(167) OH(162) IN 3,496IL(193) 16,8138,034 WV (216)(188)VAKY12,83113,800(139)(222)NCTN12,154(271)SC5,990 12,561 18,419(204) (269) (190)MS AL GA54,1663,091(240)132(149)NorthernMarianaIslandsWeneedyourhelp!NH - 2,311(176)VTNHNJDEDC3,000(228)MEMACTRI2,121(54)48(73)MA -10,995(169)RI - 1,565(149)MD - 6,511(116)DC - 924(156)PuertoRicoCT - 5,153(147)NJ - 13,309(153)DE - 4,166(477)St. Thomas, VI andSt. John, VI37Total75 St. Croix, VI(68) 38AmericanSamoaSource:State or Territory Sex Offender RegistriesStates and PR: U.S. Census Bureau, July 2008 EstimatesTerritories: Central Intelligence Agency, World Fact Book, July 2009 EstimatesNational Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), Alexandria, VAEnvironmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Inc., Redlands, CAMapping software donated to NCMEC by ESRISergeant Harlon Wright is the SexOffender Registrar countywide. Ifyou know of any information that haschanged regarding any Wise CountySex Offender, or if you have anyquestions regarding a particular SexOffender, please contact 940-627-5971, ext. 239, or email wrighth@sheriff.co.wise.tx.usAll Wise County Sex Offenders are listed (except for thosewho are currently incarcerated or who are prohibited by lawfrom being listed). For a complete list, go to www.sheriff.co.wise.tx.us. The information provided is true and correct asof Friday, Oct. 22, 2010.Brought to you by:Crime Stoppers of Wise CountyandWise County Sheriff’s OfficeDavid Walker, Sheriff