Level 3 Sex Offender moving into the neighborhood

We received a notice from our local police that a level 3 sex offender will be moving within a block of our home.

A college classmate of mine was abducted and killed by a level 3 sex offender, so this terrifies me.

We have 3 very young daughters. I often stroll them around the neighborhood and visit local parks. This dude entered a public bathroom and assaulted a woman. Tier 3 is deemed most likely to reoffend.

I’m glad they told us, but I HATE how powerless we are and how we got no choice whatsoever to assume a risk like this. I don’t want to be afraid to go for walks or let my kids play in our yard. I don’t know if as homeowners, we have any rights in a situation like this.

It feels like they’re just shrugging and saying, “this guy is going to live in your neighborhood and it’s only a matter of time before he reoffends. We’ll check in on him from time to time. Good luck.” And that’s it. That’s all we get.

And yes, I know and have faith that ex-prisoners can be rehabilitated and live good lives. I just don’t want to assume that risk on behalf of my kids.

So deeply frustrated and angry.