11/09/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/09/2021 14:57
The funding will allow the State Police to purchase 22 live-scan units to be used for fingerprint registration of sex offenders. The funding will also improve the ability for Virginia State Police to update their offender records.
"These funds will help the State Police update their records and information in order to find repeat offenders quicker and have them brought to justice," said Rep. McEachin (VA-04). "It is vital to the safety of the Commonwealth and our communities to record these instances, and do our best to keep our children safe. We must do everything we can to protect those who can not protect themselves."
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