South carolinas state law enforcement division (SLED) has made substantial progress in developing and operating its SEX offender registry program; however, outdated systems, staff turnover and heavy…

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs' Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) Office awarded a $246,780 project grant under the Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (CFDA 16.750) to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The grant funding will be used by SLED to sustain and enhance staffing positions crucial for ensuring compliance with Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) requirements, including retaining auditing, training, and administrative support personnel. This three-year award, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, aims to address SLED's ongoing challenges with outdated systems, staff turnover, and heavy workloads in operating its sex offender registry program.

South carolinas state law enforcement division (SLED) has made substantial progress in developing and operating its SEX offender registry program; however, outdated systems, staff turnover and heavy workloads continue to be a challenge. To address these ongoing challenges, SLED will use AWA funds to sustain and enhance staffing positions. This includes retaining auditing, training, and administrative support positions crucial TOR ensuring compliance with sorna requirements.