Here’s How To Check The Sex Offender Registry Before Trick or Treating

In some big cities, like Chicago, officials actually recommend parents check the local sex offender registry before taking their kids trick-or-treating on Halloween.

Various media reports show the reporting this year in Chicago and other locations where parents may wish to check the registry - then steer clear of registered sex offenders on Halloween night - on the recommendation of the state's attorney general.

In case you have never checked, the sex offender registry in Michigan provides name, address and other pertinent information about a person on the list, even including a photo in some cases.

Click the button above to access the Michigan registry and follow the instructions to check your planned trick-or-treating route for nearby sex offenders.

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