San Diego County probation officials took two individuals into custody during a compliance check conducted the day before Halloween, according to authorities.
The operation on October 29 focused on monitoring high-risk sex offenders as part of efforts to enhance child safety during the holiday. Probation officers carried out the enforcement action to ensure offenders were adhering to the terms of their supervision.
Halloween compliance operations have become a regular practice for probation departments across the country, as trick-or-treating brings large numbers of children into neighborhoods. Such checks typically verify that offenders are following restrictions related to contact with minors and other court-ordered conditions.