Over 2,500 sex offenders in Wisconsin that evaded registry requirements are now under the observation of law enforcement members, Gov. Jim Doyle announced Monday.
Authorities located 2,523 uncooperative sex offenders, 1,542 of which committed crimes against minors, according to a statement.
The offenders were tracked down as part of Doyle's Sex Offender Apprehension and Felony Enforcement initiative, which utilized teams of retired law enforcement members and sex offender registry specialists.
Our efforts in Wisconsin make us a national leader in strategies to hold sex offenders accountable, but we must continue to do everything we can to keep our communities safe and secure from dangerous offenders,"" Doyle said in a statement.
Of the offenders tracked down, 61 are on ""Wisconsin's Most Wanted List,"" a compilation of the most dangerous sex offenders in Wisconsin based on seriousness of offense and criminal history, according to the statement.
