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posted by mrpg on Sunday September 10 2017, @10:01AM   Printer-friendly
from the sounds-good dept.

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As Hurricane Irma's destructive path nears Florida, a sheriff is warning sex offenders to beware of officers checking IDs at shelters. But now people are worried the rules will also affect others with outstanding warrants.

[...] "If you go to a shelter for #Irma, be advised: sworn LEOs will be at every shelter, checking IDs. Sex offenders/predators will not be allowed."

The sheriff explained the tweet further by writing on top of it, "If you go to a shelter for #Irma and you have a warrant, we'll gladly escort you to the safe and secure shelter called the Polk County Jail."

[...] RT America contacted the sheriff's office, and was told a public information officer would call back with further information.

Free pajamas and meals provided at no cost.

Source: Florida sheriff offers jail as 'secure shelter' for those with warrants fleeing Hurricane Irma


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  • (Score: 1, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday September 10 2017, @06:26PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Sunday September 10 2017, @06:26PM (#565993)

    Florida jails aren't already overcrowded with pot smokers? I was going to add wife beaters, but in Florida hardly anyone gets locked up for that. In fact they get voted into office [dailymail.co.uk]

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