Operation 1000 Feet Targets School Safety | Topeka News

Jackson County just wrapped up a massive three-day crackdown called “Operation 1,000 Feet,” targeting registered sex offenders living too close to schools—a violation of state law. With 129 officers from multiple agencies sweeping 159 locations across 397 square miles, the operation led to 98 arrests and 104 criminal charges, plus 15 people with active felony warrants. U.S. Marshals and the Sheriff’s Department hailed the success as a powerful message: messing with vulnerable kids won’t fly. They credited seamless collaboration between local, state, and federal teams for making it happen. Want to check if someone’s registered in your area? Visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol Sex Offender Registry. And if you spot something—say something. Anonymous tips? Call 816-474-TIPS. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5504b73bb37a8ed4