Registered sex offenders on probation in Delaware are required to keep off the streets tonight.
In a statement, Department of Correction, Commissioner Robert M. Coupe announced that Probation and Parole Officers will be patrolling on Halloween night to help ensure that sex offenders on probation keep a safe distance from children and to provide an extra measure of protection to parents and kids who are out trick-or-treating.
Each year on Halloween night, the Department of Correction imposes special conditions on all high risk sex offenders and sex offenders with child victims who are under the supervision of Probation and Parole, requiring them to remain inside their home with outside lights turned off beginning at 6 p.m. on Halloween night.
In addition, designated offenders are also prohibited from distributing candy, participating in Halloween-related activities, or displaying Halloween decorations.
Last Halloween, six of 430 registered offenders checked were taken into custody after violating terms of their probation.
