Parolee rules change

The Illinois Department of Corrections has changed its policy when it comes to domestic violence by parolees. An arrest warrant would be issued automatically to any parolee accused of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses. The change comes less than a week after Mersaides McCauley was killed by a parolee who had been charged with domestic battery and released. "An IDOC Parole Violation warrant is to be issued on all domestic-battery arrests including misdemeanor domestic-battery arrests," according to a Department of Corrections memo obtained by the Chicago Tribune. "This change is being made to promote public safety in accordance with our mission statement, and will ensure that during our review of all parolee arrests, as has been our long-standing practice, that the parolee will remain in custody."