Background The U.S. Congress passed three laws that require States to keep track of sex offenders; the Wetterling Registration Act, the Lynchner Tracking and Identification Act and Megan’s Law. On March 5, 2003, The Supreme Court ruled that information about potential predators may be posted on the Internet. The Problem The information is available and you have the right to see it. But the problem is that access is very difficult. You have to know the name of the individual you are looking for and in many States you must go to your police station and complete a request form. In some States there is a fee and limit to view only two names	National Alert Registry Switching between Free Mode and Member Mode Free mode allows the user to search the general area of any ZIP code and obtain the number of offenders in that general area. Member mode provides access to all the features of National Alert Registry membership, including neighborhood maps and name search. To switch between member mode and free mode: 1. Ensure that Predator Alert is open and running 2. Click the "Settings" menu, then "Member Mode."     If a checkmark appears next to "Member Mode," you are in Member Mode.     No checkmark means you are in free mode. When you enter free mode, your most recent ZIP code results will be displayed.* When you enter member mode, you will be prompted to log in with your user name and password. *Predator Alert uses cookies to retain your ZIP code settings. If the cookie has been removed, you'll be prompted to enter a ZIP code. Have you solved the problem? Yes, I have solved the problem. No, I want to go back to the Topics List. No, I want to go back to the beginning. No, I want to contact your support department.