In accordance with Correction Law Sections 168-D(3) and 168-I, each offender is classified a Risk Level according to the risk of reoffense. Common to each is the fact that the amount and type of information releasable is dependent upon the Risk Level of the sex offender. The first type of community notification is referred to as "local law enforcement notification" (Correction Law Section

168-I(6)). After registration, a local law enforcement agency is notified by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) whenever a sex offender moves into its community. In accordance with the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), the local law enforcement agency may engage in a proactive community notification at its discretion regarding sex offenders depending on the level of risk.

Risk Level 1 and Risk Level 2

Risk level of the sex offender at Level 1 has been determined to be low. Risk level of the sex offender at Level 2 has been determined to be moderate. In both such cases, the law enforcement agency or agencies having jurisdiction and the law enforcement agency or agencies having had jurisdiction at the time of the offender's conviction shall be notified and may disseminate relevant information which shall include a photograph and description of the offender and which may include the following:

1)      Name ofthe sex offender;

2)     Approximate address based on the sex offender's zip code;

3)     Background information including the offender's crime of conviction, modus of operation, and type of victim targeted;

4)     Name and address of any institution of higher education at which the sex offender is enrolled, attends, is employed or resides; or

5)     Description of special conditions imposed on the offender to any entity with vulnerable populations related to the nature of the offense committed by such sex offender. Any entity receiving information may disclose or further disseminate such information at its discretion.

Inaddition, regarding Level 2 sex offenders, this information shall also be provided in the

Subdirectoryof Level 2 and 3 Sex Offenders and, upon request, be made available to the public.

 Risk Level3

Risk level of the sex offender at Level 3 has been determined to be high and there exists a threat to the public safety. Insuch case, the law enforcement agency or agencies having jurisdiction and the law enforcement agency or agencies having had jurisdiction at the time of the offender's conviction shall be notified and may disseminate relevant information which shall include a photograph and description of the offender and which may include the following:

1)      Exact name and any aliases of the sex offender;

2)       Exact address;

3)      Address of the offender's place of employment;

4)     Background information including the offenders' crime of conviction, modus of operation, type of victim targeted;

5)     Name and address of any institution of higher education at which the sex offender is enrolled, attends, is employed or resides; or

6)     Description of special conditions imposed on the offender to any entity with vulnerable populations related to the nature of the offense committed by such sex offender. Anyentity receiving  information  may  disclose  or  further  disseminate  such  information  at  its

discretion.

In addition, this information shall also be provided inthe Subdirectory of Level 2 and 3 Sex

Offendersand, upon request, be made available to the public.