Central Islip Public Library
Policy on Notification and Dissemination of Information on Sex Offenders Placed within the Community (Megan’s Law)
The Suffolk County Police Department has determined that it will notify the Central Islip Public Library when a “sex offender” is to be released to a residence within the geographical area served by the Library, it is determined by the Board of Trustees that it is incumbent upon it that this information be disseminated in a manner consistent with law.
Under the terms of the applicable statute, and the policy of the Suffolk County Police Department, the Library will receive notification of (dependent upon the “class” of offender) information which may include the offender’s exact address; a photograph of the offender; background information including the offender’s crime of conviction, modus of operation, type of victim targeted and a description of special conditions imposed on the offender.
Notifications received by the Central Islip Public Library from the Suffolk County Police Department shall be considered “Government Information” and accessible to the public from the Library Director’s office as required by law. A disclaimer (below) regarding the accuracy of such documents shall be affixed to each Notification.
DISCLAIMER
With respect to the attached documents made available by the Suffolk County Police Department, neither the Library nor its Trustees nor any of its employees assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe rights of privacy.