Paedophiles keep breaching their orders Paedophiles on a child protection register are being closely monitored by SA Police. POLICE have charged 244 paedophiles with breaching requirements of the sex offenders register since its introduction in 2008. Increased monitoring of the 1260 convicted sex offenders on the register resulted in 72 of them being charged last year with breaches - compared with just 29 in 2008. Senior police have asked the State Government to amend the Child Sex Offenders Registration Act to strengthen sections concerning compliance to make them even more robust. Assistant Commissioner (Crime) Paul Dickson said the sex offenders register had proven effective in "protecting public safety and child safety." "The legislation is not about stopping people from getting on with their life, as long as they comply with the requirements of the register," he said. It maintains some control over the people we have concerns about. It is about protecting children from sexual predation. Mr Dickson said of the 1260 paedophiles on the register, 21 were females. Of the total number, 35 are in prison. Another 218 convicted paedophiles in prison will be served with a notice to provide their registration details when they are released from custody. Of the 244 paedophiles who have breached their requirements since the register was introduced in 2008, 40 have been sentenced to prison terms. Another 177 were fined amounts of up to $4000, while 27 were found not guilty. Mr Dickson said the increasing number of breaches being detected - 29 in 2008 and 2009, 43 in 2010, 65 in 2011 and 72 last year - was due to increased monitoring by police and the "robust system" of compliance. "We are watching," he said. They receive a fair bit of attention. In reality, there are 4000 police officers monitoring them. Their management is very focused. Mr Dickson said the most common breaches included providing false information to police, failing to comply with their reporting obligations and conducting "child related" work. There are 237 in the high risk category who are closely monitored by detectives from the Sex Crimes Investigation Branch.