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March 1 2006

Spatial NetWorks’ new WatchLink technology tracks and maps nationally registered sex offenders and predators and e-mails reports detailing the locations, status and movement of the offenders in the area. WatchLink was designed to promote safety and awareness in communities across the nation.

WatchLink is used as a public notification system and tool for local government and law enforcement agencies across the nation. While every state, county, and city follows different laws regarding registered sex offenders and sexual predators, the public needs to know as much as they can about the whereabouts of these individuals. This technology empowers the public to become proactive in protecting their families when they are at their homes, schools, daycares, offices or churches.

WatchLink is linked to participating local government and law enforcement websites where residents can register for this service. Once registered, residents receive immediate e-mail notifications when changes occur in the location or status of a registered sex offender or predator near their location. Data regarding the registered sex offenders and predators is updated daily, hourly, or as required, depending on the local government’s needs.

While other web-based services give information about the locations of registered sex offenders, WatchLink shows residents these locations in relation to their home, school, daycare, office or any other place of interest. Pictures, names, aliases, convictions and complete physical descriptions can be made available to the public, depending on the state laws. The full report is linked to an easy-to-use interactive map that provides the best vehicle for pushing the information about registered sex offenders to the public.