Police in Georgia take it upon themselves to check sex offenders ' records . Sex offenders in parts of Arkansas , Texas , and ##t attend meetings Halloween night . As soon as all the addresses are verified , Rose says he includes the information in his weekly newsletter to the local homeowners ' associations . Keeping tabs on sex offenders provides community with sense of comfort , police say . It can create false sense of security , Friends of child safety group says .
Police in Georgia take it upon themselves to check sex offenders ' records . Sex offenders in parts of Arkansas , Texas , and ##t attend meetings Halloween night . Keeping tabs on sex offenders provides community with sense of comfort , police say . It can create false sense of security , Friends of child safety group says .