Megan's Law

State bill would punish cyberbullying
Posted: Sep. 27, 2011
A proposed state law that would make cyberbullying a crime comparable to stalking -- and in some instances manslaughter -- was unveiled Monday with the help of a Long Island girl who was victimized online and at school.
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What is Megan's Law?
Posted: Sep. 20, 2011
 

Anthony Verdict Sets Off Spate of New Legislation
Posted: Jul. 29, 2011
Following a longtime practice, the bills are named after the young victim in the case. Like Jessica’s Law and Megan’s Law, which punish sex offenders, and Kyleigh’s Law, which promotes safe driving, these are called Caylee’s Law.

Bill seeks to ban sex offenders from working with kids
Posted: Aug. 8, 2010
New York Senator introduces legislation that would make it illegal for registered sex offenders to work or volunteer in positions that would put them in contact with children.

E-mails notify when sex offenders move into ZIP code
Posted: Apr. 30, 2010
Free statewide e-mail alert system that notifies registrants when a sex offender moves into a ZIP code.
Also: Sign up for NY-ALERTS NOW
Also: Parent's For Megan's Law Email Alert Registration

Bill seeks to screen people working with kids
Posted: Apr. 7, 2010
Some Long Island parents have thrown their support behind a proposal that would require background checks for all jobs and volunteer opportunities that deal with children.
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Pols to reveal ZIP codes with most sex offenders
Posted: Aug. 27, 2009
State leg to identify 10 ZIP codes in Nassau/Suffolk who have the most sex offenders.

Bill would alert residents of sex offenders by e-mail
Posted: Jun. 22, 2009
 

For Megan’s Dad, a Way to Make an Impact, Again
Posted: Mar. 24, 2009
 

"McGruff" Take A Bite Out Of Crime
Posted: Feb. 28, 2008
McGruff and National Crime Prevention Council websites.
Also: McGruff Home
Also: McGruff Safe Kids

Amber Alert
Posted: Feb. 26, 2008
Amber Alert and wireless notifications through text messages.
Also: Amber Alert Home
Also: Amber Alert U.S. Dept Of Justice