US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App

US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App

by The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc.

2.7K ratings
63 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 5, 2016
  • June 1, 2022

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This official app provides nationwide access to registered sex offender data. Search for offenders by name or proximity to your current location or a specified address. View offender details and be directed to jurisdiction-specific websites for more information.

Nationwide sex offender search
Search by proximity (radius)
Search by offender name
Location-based search
View offender details
Links to jurisdiction websites
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What's New in US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App

2.2.0

June 1, 2022

User interface improvements

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Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Terrible

No pictures of offenders load so you don’t know what the offender looks like , guess we gotta go walk up to everyone and ask their name

Doesn’t work

It glitches and crashes/times out

Love It!

Great App to use before you move

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doesn’t show a picture. when u click on more info it’ll take you to megan’s law.com but it’ll say error and won’t show you the info.

It won’t work for my area

In de you can to search by zip code but a message saying “there are too many matching offenders for this search, please perform a name search instead” like what the heck does that mean there’s too many in the area to pinpoint???!! How’s that supposed to help.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Search results not loading or timing out

Bug

Incorrect or missing offender information

Bug

Compatibility issues on certain devices

Bug

Errors when trying to access certain areas

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Improve search options (by name, city, zip code, etc.)

Feature

Enhance mapping features to show offender locations

Feature

Expand coverage to all states and jurisdictions

Feature

Provide more detailed offender information

Feature

Add option to set default search radius

Feature

FAQ

What does the US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App do?

This app is the official U.S. Department of Justice application for searching the national sex offender registry. It allows users to find information about registered sex offenders based on their proximity to a given location or by searching for a specific offender's name.

How can I search for sex offenders using this app?

You can search for registered sex offenders by using your mobile device's current location with adjustable radius options (¼ mile, ½ mile, 1 mile). Alternatively, you can conduct a national search by offender name or by tapping on a different location on the map. If geographic coordinate searches are not supported by a jurisdiction, a zip code search will be performed.

Is there a cost to use the US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App?

No, this application is completely free to use. It is funded through a grant from the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking (SMART) within the U.S. Department of Justice.

What information is available about offenders?

The app provides information about registered sex offenders that have residential, employment, or school addresses within a specified proximity. When you tap the 'More Information' button for a matching record, you will be directed to the specific registering jurisdiction's public sex offender website for more detailed information.

What if I need information about sexual abuse prevention?

This app's purpose is solely to provide access to sex offender search data. For sexual abuse education and prevention information, or for general questions about sex offender registration, please visit the official NSOPW website at nsopw.gov.