Knowledge is Power:  Criminal Reports are Empowering Tools

Most of the time, we know our neighbors.  But if you and your young family are relocating to a new home, it can be frightening to imagine who you live next to.  Even for an established residence, it is hard to know exactly what types of people live on your street or within five miles of your home.  Unfortunately, you could live near a convicted rapist or pedophile.   As they say, "knowledge is power." 

As a parent, I feel that these issues should be addressed for the sake of my family's safety and protection.  Nowadays, getting the scoop on whether criminals are living in the neighborhood is quite easy.  All you have to do is access publicly available criminal reports online.   This is an empowering experiencing, allowing you to know whether extra precautions need to be taken to protect you and your family.

On the Internet, publicly available criminal reports reveal whether sex offenders live within 10 miles of your home. I discovered that there were two living only a few miles from my subdivision. I know their names and addresses. With this knowledge, I can make sure that my children steer clear of their residences.

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Criminal Reports Should Be Part of Your Decision-Making Process in Buying a Home

Criminal reports should be considered when buying a home. You can generally access updated criminal reports online for free. Do this when searching for a new home. I doubt you want to get stuck living next door to a sex offender, particularly if you have young children. Furthermore, a sex offender living next door can have a detrimental effect on the property value. Let's face it; no one will be looking for a home next to a pedophile.

So check out criminal reports and see if there is anything in your neighborhood -- or the neighborhood you are thinking about moving to -- that should concern  you. This information is provided to help keep you safe.

"Knowledge Is Power:  Criminal Reports Are Empowering Tools," contributed by Janet Duprie