The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has issued a community notification alert, a registered "Sexually Violent Predator," Steven John Long, will be residing at 534 Loomis Avenue Colorado Springs, Colorado within that jurisdiction. The term "Sexually Violent Predator" applies to Long due to his past criminal actions and is an official designation by the State of Colorado. Detailed in the alert, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office has completed an array of protocols such as confirming Long's residence and employment and providing this information to the community.
According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, they have also taken measures that include notifying the Division of Criminal Justice’s Sex Offender Management Board, briefing patrol personnel, and sharing the information with neighboring law enforcement agencies. Further efforts to keep the community informed involve making notifications to neighbors and nearby businesses and posting an online video detailing the SVP notification process and resources available to the community.
In line with obligatory protocols, Steven John Long has adhered to his registration requirements with the authorities. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has publicly committed to "ensure Steven John Long complies with his registration terms and fully understands his responsibilities." It comes as an effort to assure the community that Long's activities will be continuously monitored under the vigilance of the law enforcement agency.
Long's criminal record includes offenses of "Unlawful Sexual Contact" in Lewiston, ME in 2010 and "Indecent Assault and Battery, Child under 14" in Haverhill, MA in 2003. These convictions form the basis of his SVP status, necessitating such levels of community notification and oversight. Those wishing to gain more insight into the notification process or to access additional resources can find the Sexually Violent Predators online video by visiting the El Paso County Sheriff's Office website and navigating to the Sex Offender Search section.
