Department of Corrections Will Have Law Enforcement Checking on Sex Offenders During Trick-or-Treating

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 -- 2:00 PM

(Ted Ehlen, WRN) Keeping kids safe during trick-or-treating.

That’s the aim of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections as they announced their work with local law enforcement agencies to monitor sex offenders who are on probation or parole.

The agency says child and higher-risk sex offenders are not allowed to have Halloween decorations or give out candy, and their porch lights must be turned off during trick-or-treating times in communities around the state.

They add that law enforcement will do random visits of the offenders to make sure they’re complying with those restrictions. If they’re not, they’ll be arrested.

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