In Case You Missed it: Child Safety Zones in Leander Aim to Protect Kids from Predators

The City of Leander recently passed an ordinance that will prevent sex offenders from moving to homes or apartments that are within 1,000 feet of places where children regularly gather, this includes parks and schools. See the full story below:

CEDAR PARK - LEANDER, TX - The Leander city council recently passed an ordinance establishing child safety zones that will prevent sex offenders from living near places where children play, Fox 7 reported. The new rules are part of an effort to keep the city’s children safe from repeat sex offenders.

The new ordinance means it is now against the law for registered sex offenders to live within 1,000 feet of places where children regularly gather. This includes parks, schools, and daycares with more than 13 members.

Offenders currently living in the newly-implemented child safety zones will not be forced to move.

“That affirmative defense goes away if they move from that location or if they are evicted,” Lt. Billy Fletcher, of the Leander Police Department, told Fox.

Offenders that disobey the new rules by moving into a child safety zone will be given a $500 fine, which would be considered a citation, for every day the person remains in violation.

To see a map of the new child safety zones click HERE. The green dots on the map represent places where children frequently spend time.