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Why not track sex offenders?

By "eAdvocate"

Tracking "Watermen" is not necessarily legal, a read of this story tells us, whoever boarded the boat to install the mysterious device (Here revealed) has violated Maritime Law as to when a boat may be boarded. The silence of the ACLU may very well signify they are working on a waterman case and a possible lawsuit. GPS devices are riddle with problems and costly, and vendors say, they will not prevent crimes. 2-22-2011 Maryland: A freshman delegate from the Lower Shore has introduced a bill that would require certain convicted sex offenders to wear a GPS tracking device at all times as a condition of probation or release from prison. Delegate Mike McDermott, R-38B-Worcester, pointed out that authorities only know where these offenders tell them they are living or working, but have no means to track them in their daily travels and routines...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues, News, Recidivism and Studies on February 22, 2011 (boomark / email).