FL Sheriff Bans Sex Offenders from Hurricane Shelters

The sheriff said in a series of tweets on Wednesday that sex offenders seeking refuge at hurricane shelters will be turned away and that those who have a warrant will be taken to jail.

Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County, FL, plans to prevent sex offenders and people with criminal warrants from sharing hurricane shelters with the public. (Photo: Polk County SO)Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County, FL, plans to prevent sex offenders and people with criminal warrants from sharing hurricane shelters with the public. (Photo: Polk County SO)

As Florida readies itself for Hurricane Irma, one Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has warned sex offenders against going to shelters.

The sheriff said in a series of tweets on Wednesday that sex offenders seeking refuge at hurricane shelters will be turned away and that those who have a warrant will be taken to jail, Time reports.

Judd defended his decision as people online lobbed criticism: "We cannot and we will not have innocent children in a shelter with sexual offenders & predators."

 

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