Police in Georgia take it upon themselves to check sex offenders ' addresses . Some registered sex offenders in parts of Arkansas , Texas and Illinois must report to mandatory meetings , which critics have mockingly nicknamed `` sex offender Halloween parties , '' for a few hours on Saturday evening . Sex offenders in parts of Arkansas , Texas , IIllinois must attend meetings Halloween night . Comment: Measures can create false sense of security , president of child safety group says .
Police in Georgia take it upon themselves to check sex offenders ' addresses . Sex offenders in parts of Arkansas , Texas , IIllinois must attend meetings Halloween night . Comment: Measures can create false sense of security , president of child safety group says .