2 weeks Ago By Domenick Candelieri
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A citywide audit of registered sexual offenders was conducted Thursday in Chula Vista.The audit took place from 7 a.
m. to 12 p.m.
, Sgt. Anthony Molina with the Chula Vista Police Department said in a news release.Law enforcement officers found that out of 125 residences visited, 140 compliance checks were completed, with 20 pending an additional visit.
"Detectives are assigned to verify their compliance with state law (Penal Code 290) regularly, ensuring they’re providing true and up-to-date information about their residences, phone numbers, vehicles, and employment," Molina said.Police officer allegedly assaulted by skateboarder in East CountyOne hundred and twelve registrants out of the 140 compliance checks were verified as being in compliance, while eight are still being evaluated by detectives, Molina said. Arrest warrants will be sought for those determined to be out of compliance.
Sex offenders are categorized into three tiers in California: tier one representing the lowest risk to the public and tiers two and three progressively representing more of a risk.In Chula Vista, there are 229 people registered as sex offenders, according to CVPD. Of the 229 sex offenders, 169 of them are categorized under tiers two and three.
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