2007-423
CITY OF JANESVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 423
A resolution requesting the State of Wisconsin, Department of Corrections to develop and
implement a map-based sex offender registry.
WHEREAS, since the inception of the internet-based State of Wisconsin Sex
Offender Registry in 2000, the Janesville Police Department has urged a map-based
application as the current State of Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry fails to promptly
show sex offenders that live in a specified neighborhood and
WHEREAS, in 2006 and 2007 the Janesville Police Department Administration
has met with the Secretary of the Department of Corrections, written letters to U.S.
Congressman Paul Ryan, State Senator Judith Robson, State Representative Michael
Sheridan and State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections Administrator Quala
Champagne, discussed the matter with Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley
Abrahamson, urging the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections to provide a map-
based sex offender registry and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Police Department through various media sources has
publicly disclosed the need for a map-based sex offender registry and
WHEREAS, in 2007 the lack of a map-based sex offender registry needlessly
delayed the criminal investigation of an attempted sexual assault in the City of Janesville
and
WHEREAS, the Rock County Law Enforcement Association which is comprised
of law enforcement administrators from throughout Rock County supports a map-based
sex offender registry and
WHEREAS, the public safety need is urgent and requires immediate action and
the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections previously promised a map-based sex
offender registry would be implemented by July 1, 2007, the State of Wisconsin
Department of Corrections has since informed the Janesville Police Department that a
map-based sex offender registry is not ready for implementation and no proposed
implementation date is anticipated and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Police Department believes that an informed
community can better protect themselves including our children from sex offenders.
Furthermore, sex offenders that are recognized in the community are less able to re-
offend and devastate the lives of new victims.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the people of the City of Janesville
through the City Council, recommends that the State of Wisconsin, Department of
Corrections promptly develop and implement a map-based sex offender registry for all
citizens of the State of Wisconsin.
ADOPTED:
JULY 23, 2007
APPROVED:
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sfeven E. Sheiffer, City Manager
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney . ,
Proposed by: City Council President George D. Brunner
Prepared by: Deputy Chief David J. Moore
Motion by: STEEBER
Second by: WILLIAMS
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner X
DeGarmo X
Loasching X
Steeber X
Truman X
Wellnitz X
Williams X