Casual school bus stop talk erupted onto social media Friday morning in Sloatsburg. The topic of discussion was the discovery of a level 2 sex offender possibly relocating somewhere in the neighborhood.

Village telephones (or say emails) lit up with notice and a few particular questions.

Sloatsburg Mayor Carl Wright said the village looked into the information provided, then checked a few things. The Ramapo Police Department was contacted for verification and both Ramapo Central Schools and Sloatsburg Elementary School were notified.

Mayor Wright said that acting on the public information provided was not to inflame opinion but rather to ensure the general safety of the community. “It’s a moral obligation,” he said about following up on the information along with the municipal response.

“My job is to make sure that everyone is doing what they’re supposed to do,” he said, commenting on weighing and balancing the rights of all involved. Wright conveyed the importance of consideration. Adding as a caution that all must be careful as no crime has been committed.

Sloatsburg contacted the RPD to ensure relevant questions related to the matter were answered.

According to New York Correction Law, there are a number of procedures involved with released offenders, including registering with local law enforcement authorities within the jurisdiction of where they intend to live. Depending on the level and risk of a repeat offense, the law enforcement agency may disclose or further disseminate information to a variety of community organizations, such as but not limited to superintendents and chief administrators of schools, public and private libraries, day care centers, civic associations, and places of worship.