Coughlin Sponsors Plan to Identify Sexual Predators

COLUMBUS—State Senator Kevin Coughlin (R-Cuyahoga Falls) last week introduced Senate Bill 56, legislation to require the use of fluorescent green license plates on vehicles of registered sex offenders. Today, Representative Michael DeBose (D-Cleveland) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

 “A distinctive license plate would warn parents and children of the potential threat posed by sexual offenders,” Coughlin said.  “This is one more protection that the State of Ohio can offer to families and communities as they seek to shield their children and keep them out of harm’s way”

The two legislators participated in a Statehouse press conference today where they were joined by Summit County Sheriff Drew Alexander as well as a number of proponents from across the state. Sheriff Alexander talked about the importance of the legislation to law enforcement efforts.

  “The Summit County Sheriff’s Office fully endorses this legislation,” Alexander said. “Being able to identify sex offenders in their vehicles will not only provide law enforcement with a better tool to track these heinous criminals, it will give Ohio families a greater piece of mind knowing that their children will be able to recognize where this danger exists.” 

 “The florescent green license plate will make the most egregious sex offenders easily identifiable,” DeBose said.  “Currently, these individuals are required to register with the sheriff and are prohibited from living within 1,000 ft of a school.  The florescent green plate is another necessary safeguard.”

It is important to note that the legislation would allow sex offenders to petition the court for the removal of the fluorescent green license plates after a period of five years.

Posted by Scott Pullins at 3/1/2007 6:13 PM
Categories: Republicans, Personal Protection
 

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