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Extension Procedure for Screening Volunteers Using the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW)

To ensure a safe environment for youth and program participants, a check of the National Sex Offender website Public Website (NSOPW) is required for all adults who will work with or regularly attend programs or facilities where youth will be present, and should be completed prior to their attendance. Furthermore, doing this search before the rest of the volunteer leader screening can manage risk with less expenditure of time and money.

In order to conduct this search, staff needs

• Full name (and other names used)

Search processare present. This check must be completed before their participation and serves as a preliminary step to manage risk while minimizing the time and cost of the full volunteer screening process.

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Steps for Conducting an NSOPW Check

1. Information Required:

• Full legal name (include any other names previously used, if applicable).

2. Search Process:

1. Go to https://www.nsopw.gov.
2. Enter the first and last name

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1. (and any aliases, if applicable) of the individual being screened.

3. Handling Search Results:

• If there are

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• results

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• under the searched name:

  • Print

  off

  • all the listings.

  Provide

  • Submit the results to the

  responsible staff person can see itSometimes the name matches but the remaining data allows us to determine that our volunteer is not the person listed, photos allow us to determine that (

  • designated staff member responsible for volunteer screening.

  • Review additional details (e.g., date of birth,

  current

  • address,

  etc.)

  • photos) to confirm whether the individual matches the listed registry entry.

  • If the

  person is an exact match to a listing on the registry

  • individual matches a registry entry:

    1. Notify the
    blumanhourst@email.arizona.edu that the volunteer does not qualify, providingName
    1. state office and provide:
       • The individual’s name.
       • Full mailing address.
       • Date the registry was checked.
    2. The
    suspended
    1. applicant will receive a suspension letter from the state office notifying them that their application has been
    suspended and will not be reopened
    1. disqualified.
    This person
    1. The individual will be added to the
    list
    1. database of
    potential or former volunteers who should not be considered in future
    1. volunteers ineligible for future consideration.

• If there

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• are no

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• matches:

  • Print the "No Results" page from the NSOPW site.
  • Date and initial the page.
  • File the
  page
  • Potential volunteer’s results:
    • For ongoing volunteers: Include the results in the individual’s personnel file.
    Intermittent volunteer
    • For intermittent or accompanying
    adult
    • adults: Maintain the results in a designated club or event folder
    for the club

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4. Estimated Time for Completion:

• Approximately 15 minutes per

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Contact and/or responsible person:         local staff

Checking the neighborhood watch sex offender website

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• individual.

5. Responsible Person:

• Local Extension staff overseeing volunteer management.

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Additional Screening Using Local Law Enforcement Websites

To further enhance safety, it is recommended to check local law enforcement websites for registered sex offenders residing in the surrounding area.   These websites open the opportunity to search a specific area, some by town, zip code, etc. Arizona State:                    allow for location-specific searches, such as by town or zip code.

State and County Resources:

• Arizona State Registry: https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/offender

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• County-Specific Links:
  • Apache: https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/offender

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• • Cochise: http://www.icrimewatch.net/index.php?AgencyID=55554

Coconino                          http://www.coconino.az.gov/1058/Offenders-Registered-in-Coconino-County

CRIT                                  https://crit.nsopw.gov/ConditionsOfUse.aspx

GRIC                                 https://gric.nsopw.gov/

Gila                                   http://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/sheriff/sex_offender_registration_information.php

Graham                            https://graham.az.gov/FormCenter/Sheriff-10/Sex-Offender-Online-ID-Registration-50

Greenlee                          http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_main.php?office=55048

Hopi Nation                     https://hopi.nsopw.gov/

Hualapai Nation              https://hualapai.nsopw.gov/ConditionsOfUse.aspx

La Paz                              https://www.homefacts.com/offenders/Arizona/La-Paz-County.html

Maricopa                         http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_main.php?office=54780

Mohave                           http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_main.php?office=55273

Navajo                             http://www.navajocountyaz.gov/Departments/Sheriff/Sex-Offender-Registration

Navajo Nation registry    https://navajo.nsopw.gov/

Pima                                http://pimasheriff.piopost.com/view/sex-offender-registration-compliance-check

San Carlos Apache          https://scat.nsopw.gov/ConditionsOfUse.aspx

Santa Cruz                      https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/offender

Yavapai                           http://www.icrimewatch.net/index.php?AgencyID=54056

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• • [View full list above for county-specific links.]

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Best Practices for Volunteer Screening

• Ensure all required documentation is completed before any volunteer activity.
• Maintain thorough and secure records of all screening outcomes.
• Provide clear communication to applicants regarding the screening process and its importance for safety.