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The purpose of this risk identification and assessment is to predict the possibility that seven individuals with known histories of sex offending will re-offend and the severity of a re-offense if they are credentialed and allowed to work in the set up and tear down of events surrounding the DNRC Convention.
Sexual offenders are divided into two categories, namely a sexual offender and a sexual predator. A sexual offender is defined under Florida law any person convicted or otherwise found guilty of committing a sex offense involving a minor. The most common sex offenses that result in classifying a person as a sex offender include possession of child pornography; sexual performance by a minor under 18 years of age and procuring a person under 18 for prostitution (FDLE, 2006). A sexual predator, on the other hand, is defined under Florida law as any person convicted of a felony sex crime in the first or second degree and deemed to satisfy the requirements of a sexual predator by a court (FDLE, 2006). The most common crimes that result in a judge finding a person to be a sex predator including the kidnapping of a child under age 13, unlawful sexual activity with certain minors, and luring or enticing of a child (FDLE, 2006). According to Florida law, the essential difference between a sexual offender and sexual predator is the manner in which they commit their crimes and the number of sex crimes they commit. Sexual predators, as the name implies, tend to be repeat offenders who use physical violence and participate in sexual activity that is exploitative, abusive and focused on children.
Under Florida law, both sexual offenders and sexual predator must, after release, place their names in a continuously updated registry maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE, 2006). The purpose for this registry is to allow law enforcement agencies, communities, and the public with the ability to monitor the whereabouts and movements of those convicted of sex offenses. There is only one sex offender registry that both sexual offenders and sexual predators must register with. However, sexual predators are required to provide more information such as fingerprint card and the court order classifying them as sexual predators (FDLE, 2006). Sexual predators are also required to “check-in” with authorities more often than a sexual offender.
The risk the seven individuals pose to DNRC attendee varies according to their classification. The main security risk that sexual offenders pose to attendees is to female attendees of all ages. The potential risks that females face include but are not limited to rape, kidnapping, sexual assault,
The main security risk that sexual predators pose is to minor attendees and the children of adult attendees. The risks will be significantly larger when the convention is actually in session. During those times: the convention center will be crowded, security will have a number of concerns to manage including terrorist activity or crowd control, and the attention of adult parents of minors will most likely be on other matters than their children. In this situation, a sexual predator would have more of an opportunity to interact with and take advantage of unattended children.
Outside of the security risks that the seven individuals pose, there are also a number of non-security concerns that must considered, namely public relations and politics.
Sexual crimes are tragic especially when they involve children. Consequently, sexual offenders are often shunned and hated by the community. Accordingly, sexual offenders are not good for public relations. For instance, when reports surfaced that actor Stephen Collins might have been involved in the sexual abuse of minors, a number of sponsors for his work including ABC Networks decided to sever their relations rather than be forced to explain why they supported an alleged sexual offender (Stedman, 2014). The DNRC is one of the main events of the year and the biggest political convention every four years. There will be hundreds of sponsors that would like to have their name added to the list of people and organizations that made the convention possible. There will also be hundreds of donors wanting to pledge their money. It is likely that a number of these sponsors and donors will also want to sever any attachments or recall any funds provided when they learn that sexual offenders worked at or were involved in the preparations of the convention.
Sexual offenders also incite deep political differences. On the one hand, there are those such as rape victim’s rights groups, who feel that sexual offenders are sinful individuals who cannot or will not change their inclinations. According to this argument, sexual offenders should not be forgiven and should not be given a second chance. As they see it, if the victims who they attacked must live with injury and humiliation they suffered forever, so should the perpetrators. Consequently, it is likely that this group of people would find the employment of seven sexual offenders at the DNRC completely inappropriate or even offensive. On the other hand, there are groups such as the Reform Sex Offender Laws Inc. (RSOL, 2015), who believe that sexual offender laws and registration requirements are too strict. According to their argument, sexual offenders, such as the seven individuals in question who have already served their time and completed treatment should be forgiver and must be given a second chance. To be sure, they believe that one of the fundamental facts of the criminal justice system is that paying one’s debt to society. If sexual offenders are employed at or for the event, we will likely experience confrontations between these two groups. Naturally, public debate of topics of community concern should be encouraged especially at a political convention; however, understanding the extreme views of some members of either group, we should be prepared for violent confrontations.
Lastly, for any politician, especially those who want to be seen as being tough on crime or in support of family values, sexual offenders are an easy political target to gain attention. Moreover, it is unlikely that there will be a shortage of politicians who want to have their voices heard at the biggest political event of the year. Accordingly, knowingly hiring sexual offenders will most likely bring a range of criticisms to all leaders and decision-makers involved in the planning and management of the event. Expect the criticism to be particularly acute if one of the seven individuals is actually involved in a sexual offense during the convention.
After consideration of all the relevant information, including the security, public relations and political risks that sexual offenders pose; the county’s strong stance towards promoting employment after incarceration; and the rigorous supervision requirements that sexual offenders must comply, my conclusion is to allow their credentialing but with certain limitations. First, they will only be allowed access to the convention center during the set-up and take down periods prior to and after any DNRC events. Second, as required by the law, we will notify any relevant authorities as to their presence at the convention center and their work schedules. Third, they will limited to working in certain areas such as the main lobby or the convention floor and prohibited from working in areas where conventioneers may stay. They will also be prohibited from working alone with anyone especially any female or minor workers, and female and minor conventioneers.

References

Florida Department of Law Enforcement – FDLE. (2006). Florida Sexual Offender and Predator Laws. Retrieved on February 10, 2015, from http://www.flsexoffender.net/offender/FAQ.jsp
Reform Sex Offender Laws – RSOL. (2015). Our Vision, Mission and Goals. Rtrieved on February 10, 2015, from http://www.nationalrsol.org/about-us/vision-mission-and-goals/
Stedman, A. (2014, Oct. 14). Stephen Collins Cut From “Scandal” Amid Child Molestation Investigation. Retrieved on February 10, 2015, from http://www.variety.com/2014/tv/news/stephen-collins-cut-from-scandal-1201324939