The commonwealth of northern mariana islands (cnmi) department of public safety intends to invest the 2021 grant funds in maintaining its operational level on saipan island and to continue…

The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Department of Public Safety was awarded a $380,621 project grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Sex Offender Sentencing under the Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (CFDA #16.750). The funding will support CNMI's efforts to maintain operational capacity for sex offender registry programs on Saipan Island and further develop registry units on Tinian and Rota Islands from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. Specifically, the grant will help increase public awareness and safety through public education, focus on certifying and training law enforcement officers and the program manager, enforce officer safety protocols, and ensure CNMI remains compliant with Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act implementation requirements.

The commonwealth of northern mariana islands (cnmi) department of public safety intends to invest the 2021 grant funds in maintaining its operational level on saipan island and to continue developing the SEX offender registry unit on tinian and rota islands. The program proposes to increase public awareness, as well as victim and public safety; focus on certifying and training law enforcement officers and the program manager; enforce officer safety; continue to apply and implement program goals and objectives; conduct home visits; and ensure that cnmi is in compliance with sorna implementation requirements.