HAMMOND, La. (AP) -- The Hammond City Council has approved an ordinance prohibiting registered sex offenders from entering city parks or public recreational facilities.
On Tuesday, the council also authorized the Hammond Police Department to post signs informing the public of this new regulation.
The council members' action, approved without a dissenting vote, came after police detective Chad Hill told them that 60 registered sex offenders reside in Hammond and that 294 registered sex offenders live in Tangipahoa Parish.
City Attorney Andre Coudrain said passage of the ordinance would promote the general welfare and public safety of Hammond's citizens.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
louisianasucks said on November 4, 2009 at 8:01 AM
dont move here to st.tammany lol
nramarine said on November 4, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Good, finally some common sense.
bluerunner said on November 4, 2009 at 6:05 PM
This is an excellent idea, good job Hammond!