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11 Aug: Sweeney/Madden ‘GPS’ Bill Is Now Law

WOODBURY – A measure sponsored by Senators Stephen M. Sweeney and Fred H. Madden that would create a two year pilot program for the satellite-based tracking of sex offenders and appropriate $3 million to fund the program was signed into law today by Governor Richard J. Codey at the Gloucester County Criminal Justice Complex in Woodbury.

“In an emergency situation, a GPS tracking device can serve as a preventative tool to alert police, so they can step in and rescue the children before they are assaulted,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem. “According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, 44% percent of rape victims are under the age of 18. The system was failing our children, and that’s why Senator Madden and I had to sponsor this measure – for the kids of New Jersey. Our children are too important not to take every precaution to keep them safe from these dangerous predators.”

23 Jun: Sweeney / Madden GPS’ Bill Clears Senate Budget And Appropriations Committee

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Stephen M. Sweeney and Fred H. Madden that would create a two-year pilot program which would use satellite-based tracking to keep track of convicted sex offenders was unanimously approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

“As a parent, my first priority is to help ensure the safety of my children,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem. ” As a legislator, I have a responsibility to help protect the children of New Jersey, which is exactly what this bill would do. The GPS tracking would let law enforcement officers know sex offenders’ whereabouts at all times, which would help keep them away from children.”

09 Jun: Sweeney / Madden Measure To Use GPS Technology To Track Sex Offenders Approved In Committee

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Stephen M. Sweeney and Fred H. Madden that would require high risk sex offenders to wear GPS tracking devices was approved today by the Senate Law, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs Committee.

“We have a responsibility to keep our children safe,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem. “National statistics have shown that 40% of sex offenders who re-offend do so within one year of their release. When sexual predators prey on innocent victims, it becomes a matter of public safety. By requiring convicted sex offenders to wear GPS tracking devices, we would be working to help prevent further attacks against members of the community.”

23 May: Sweeney And Madden Promote Proposed Pilot Program To Use GPS Tracking For High Risk Sex Offenders

TRENTON – Senators Stephen M. Sweeney and Fred H. Madden today met with Governor Richard J. Codey, Attorney General Peter C. Harvey and other legislators to discuss a bill they are sponsoring that would create a pilot program for the satellite-based tracking of high risk sex offenders.

“According to the U.S. Department of Justice, sex offenders are four times more likely than non-sex offenders to be arrested for another sex crime after being released from prison,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem. ” We cannot allow other situations like those of Megan Kanka and Jessica Lunsford to occur – we must do all we can to protect the public from the monsters who prey on innocent, unsuspecting victims.”

04 May: Sweeney & Madden Push Measure To Require Satellite-Based Monitoring Of Sex Offenders

TRENTON – Senators Stephen M. Sweeney and Fred H. Madden have introduced a measure that would establish a pilot program for the continuous, satellite-based monitoring of high risk sex offenders.

“According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 40% of sex offenders who re-offend after incarceration do so within one year of their release,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem. “This measure is absolutely necessary, and the State must fight to help protect the public from these dangerous predators.”