Tracking Criminal Offenders Now Easier

Keeping track of criminals in Oklahoma County is now easier, as the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system is now online. The automated criminal-tracking system can be programmed to provide alerts by telephone or e-mail to any changes in an offender's status, including transfers or release. People also can call the system to receive information about an offender.

Oklahoma County is the 49th county to implement VINE. Tulsa County has had the system for some time. The system should be operable statewide by May 2008, Attorney General Drew Edmondson's office reports.

The Oklahoma County system was implemented with a $1.2 million federal grant and will cost about $450,000 annually to maintain, according to Edmondson's office. For more information on the VINE system, call (877) 654-8463, or go online to www.vinelink.com.

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