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New Push To Bug Sex Crims
Modern technology such as ankle bracelets should be used to track serial sex offenders- even after their parole expires, according to pokies MLC Nick Xenophon. "It's a small price to pay for parent's peace of mind and the safety of children," he said. "The technology exists to prevent child sex offenders moving into areas near schools or their previous victims- we should trial this without delay." Some states are currently testing tracking systems for serial sex offenders. In NSW, paroled sex offenders are forced to wear an ankle bracelet linked to a 24-hour global positioning stsyem. The Satellite Tracking and Reporting System (STaR) send an alert whenthe wearer: APPROACHES off limits. LEAVES pre-defined zones. TAMPERS with the unit. Other devices can monitor voices and alcohol intake. A similiar trial is due to begin in Perth by the end of the year, with volunteers being used. Queensland and Victoria have also started trials. In SA, monitoring systems are used on prisoners serving home detention. A spokesman for Correctional Services Terry Roberts said the system operated using a transmitter which is linked to the phone line. "The ankle bracelet emits a signal so that, when the person moves too far away from the transmitter, it sends an alarm notification down the phone line," he said. "The contract is up for renewal in 18 months and the department is examining other technologies which includes looking at systems in NSW and Queensland." Mr Xenophon said the review process was taking too long. "The technology is out there and we should be trialling it now," he said. "It's about time we used our IT credentials to protect children. "Legislation could be amended so the tracing system becomes part of a pedophile restraining order. "Any tampering with the device would have serious legal consequences." Offender tracking has become law in several states of the US. One device, worn on an ankle, uses global positioning and the mobile phone network. If an offender leaves a specific zone, or enters an "exclusion" zone, the tracking device activates an alarm. The device is about the same size of a small mobile phone and weighs 150g. The concept of tracking serious offenders for life came after the death of nine-year-old Jessica Lunsford in the US in March. Lunsford was killed by John Couey, a registered sex offender. The ensuing Jessica Lunsford Act, passed unanimously by the Florida State Legislature, requires those who prey on children under 12 to be sentenced to at least 25 years in prison and, if they get out, to be tracked for life. Sunday Mail (18-9-2005) Kevin Naughton |
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