We're not aware of a study actually being undertaken at this time. However, in our appearance before committee in April, and then again today, there were suggestions made in relation to types of research. At our last appearance there were comments in relation to recidivism. Questions were asked. That is research that we will also be undertaking, in relation to recidivism.
On the other piece, though.... As police officers we are very much aware of and strongly believe in the deterrent effect of the registry. Sergeant Mascola alluded to the relationship that gets established between the law enforcement agency and the offender through the annual registration, the address verification pieces, etc., and we believe that interaction has a strong deterrent effect as well.
But we're not able to offer you statistical information in relation to the crime prevention aspect of that.