On Monday in Appleton, police set up monitoring of sex offenders during trick-or-treating time. Handing out candy or interacting with children on Halloween is prohibited by the Corrections Dept for offenders who are on parole, probation, or extended supervision for a sex crime.

Random checks were administered on registered offenders according to Jason Weber of the Menasha Police Department.  Appleton police performed the checks specifically when children were trick-or-treating.

Some are unsure that the checks will actually make the communities safer because most offenders have relationships already established with the child.

If you have been charged with a sex crime, it is important to have experienced representation on your side to help through this difficult time.  Contact Appleton criminal defense attorneys of Kohler, Hart & Priebe at 414-271-9595.