Swalve said releasing information about a person convicted of a sexual crime lower than Level Three is frowned upon because the offense does not warrant community notification. Although the bill could contribute to sexual crime awareness, some officials doubt it will aid in prevention. Legal Advocate and Direct Services Coordinator for the University's Program Against Sexual Violence, Melissa Schmisek, said prevention is an unlikely benefit of the bill but it could result in valuable awareness. Schmisek added that student awareness of this potential law will hinge on the University's advertisement of the available information. Swalve said he doesn't think the bill will assist in sexual assault prevention.
Most sex offenders perpetrate against someone they know.
University Police Capt. Steve Johnson said he his unfamiliar with the details of the bill but supports information being released to the University community that provides safety awareness. If the bill is signed into law, requirements will be introduced in 2002. Currently the information is not available.