(at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-prevention/sex-offender.asp):
*Why is this offender being placed in my neighborhood?*
Sex offenders are NOT placed in any neighborhoods in the City of Minneapolis. Once they are released from prison, they are free to live wherever they choose. Most offenders are released to the jurisdiction that originally gained conviction and is overseeing their probation. This jurisdiction cannot legally deny them residency. Offenders that want to move outside that jurisdiction must obtain permission prior to moving and may be denied residency.
More often than not, offenders chose to live where their family or friends reside, where they are close to work or have easy access to it, or where they can find affordable housing. No government institution, including the Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County Probation, Department of Corrections, or the courts are steering offenders as to where to live.
The rest of that section of the city web site is worth a read to anyone interested in this issue.
Chris Johnson Fulton
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