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SEX CRIMES
The Sex Crimes Unit
consists of five detectives and a sergeant.
One detective is responsible for the Sex Offender Notification Program,
as well as cold cases involving sexual assault.
Four
detectives are assigned to specific geographic areas of the city and are
responsible for investigating sex crimes, such as sexual assaults, sexual abuse
cases and indecent exposure, in their assigned areas.
They also investigate crimes of abuse against children of all ages and
work closely with Child Protective Services (C.P.S.).
Cases
that involve sexual abuse and child abuse are assigned to the Sex Crimes
Detectives. Call 480-350-8311
to report suspected child abuse.
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SEX
OFFENDER NOTIFICATION LAW
The
Arizona Legislature passed a law that has a major impact on all of the citizens
in
Arizona
. On
June 1, 1996
the SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION LAW
went into effect. The law requires police departments across the state to notify
citizens when a registered sex offender moves into their community. This law
does not affect offenders released prior to June 1996.
In
accordance with the law. The Tempe Police Department has developed policies and
procedures to begin the notification process. The following information has been
prepared to explain the law.
Summary
of
Arizona
Law
Arizona
state law requires law enforcement
agencies to release certain information on some convicted sex offenders to the
public. Certain restrictions apply to the classifications using the following
guidelines:
- Offender's
criminal activity
- Degree
of threat presented
- The
area of neighborhood notifications will be determined on a case by case
basis.
 This
information is intended to inform neighbors. Not cause alarm. It should serve as
the opportunity for appropriate talks between family members and also between
various community groups.
Risk
Assessment is based on the following criteria:
LEVEL
I:
Low Risk to the community
1.
Initial level of offenders required to register, (and)
2. Offense in non-violent, (and)
3. Offense occurred in family setting.
Level
I - Notification:
All Maricopa County Law Enforcement Agencies will be provided with a copy of
registration including a photograph of the offender.
LEVEL
II:
Intermediate Risk to the community
1.
Crime
occurred outside "family" setting, (and/or)
2.
Commission
of multiple offenses at different times, (and/or)
3.
Violent
offense inside or outside family.
Level
II - Notification:
A flyer is prepared with description and photograph of offender, offender's
vehicles, a general location of offender's residence, and a description of
offense(s). The flyer is distributed in the community surrounding the offender's
residence, and is given to area schools. All Maricopa County Law Enforcement
Agencies will be provided with a copy of registration including a photograph of
the offender.
LEVEL
III:
High Risk to the community
1.
Offender
has a history of predatory sex crimes, (and/or)
2.
History
of multiple violent offenses, (and/or)
3.
Offender
expresses desire to re-offend, (and/or)
4.
Offender
is diagnosed as sexual predator.
Level
III - Notification:
A flyer is prepared as with Level II Offender, except exact address of offender
is listed on Level III flyers. The news media is notified, provided with the
flyer, and is given a press release regarding the offender's sex crime history.
All Maricopa County Law Enforcement Agencies will be provided with a copy of
registration including a photograph of the offender.
It
is important to understand that acts against the offender based on the
information from notifications will not be tolerated. Criminal acts such as
threatening, intimidation, or harassment will potentially subject the violator
to both civil and criminal penalties.
The
Tempe Police Department,
Crime Prevention Unit may
also be reached at (480)
858-6330. They can provide you with information on personal safety.
To
learn more about the Sexual Offender Notification Law, contact the Police
Department's Criminal Investigations Bureau at (480) 350-8051.
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