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MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) announced Thursday, Oct. 17, that it will work with law enforcement agencies across the state this Halloween to closely monitor sex offenders on probation or parole and keep children safe during Halloween trick-or-treating activities. .

A press release states that DOC probation and parole officers, in conjunction with law enforcement, will conduct random home visits to high-risk sex offenders during trick-or-treating hours.

People on the sex offender registry on probation or parole are prohibited from having Halloween decorations inside or outside their home, handing out candy or participating in other activities trick-or-treating and keep their porch lights off during trick-or-treating activities. -to treat.

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Any sex offender who violates the “Trick or Treating Restrictions” will be detained.

Parents can discover the neighborhood by accessing the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry Website and perform a postal code or geographic radius search.

If the public notices possible violations, they can call a report to 1-877-234-0085. As always, DOC recommends that the public contact local law enforcement in case of an emergency.