Connecticut Reviewer's Comments

Connecticut offers one of the most sparse sex offender registries of any state. The site is simple and functions well. It lacks risk assessment, offense descriptions, an interactive map and helpful resources. The residents of Connecticut deserve a more useful site. 

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Information Provided:  

The offender profiles have a physical description that includes race, height, weight, tattoos and scars, hair and eye color. The only offender information not disclosed is vehicle information and employer/school address.The profiles list the offense and date of conviction only. The offense name is abbreviated and no details are offered such as age of victim. 

Search Functions:  

The Connecticut Sex Offender Registry offers one type of search. You may search by last name, town name and zip code. Sex offenders who were convicted in the state can be searched separate from those convicted in another state, the military or in another country in accordance with state law.

Additional Site Features:  

There are no additional site features. 

Ease of Use:  

With so few features, the site is very easy to use. Connecticut posts some of the largest and most clear photographs of sex offenders, which may be helpful in identifying a particular person of concern. 

Contact Information:  

You can contact the Connecticut Department of Public Safety by phone or email. 

Summary:  

Connecticut’s Sex Offender Registry falls far short of the standards set by other states. With abbreviated offense names, abbreviated status remarks, few relevant details, no mapping function, and no prevention and education resources, it’s time for Connecticut to address the safety concerns of its residents and update its sex offender registry.