‘Overstretched’ police not properly monitoring paedophiles and sex offenders in Merseyside, watchdog finds – The Independent

Posted August 31st, 2018 in news, police, sexual grooming, sexual offences prevention orders by tracey

‘High-risk paedophiles and sex offenders are not being properly monitored by “seriously overstretched” police in Merseyside, a watchdog has found. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMICFRS) found a backlog of almost 100 overdue visits to registered sex offenders and said neighbourhood officers do not even know where they live in some cases because of poor communication.’

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The Independent, 31st August 2018

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