The Prince George’s County Council is considering the creation of a gun offender registry in an effort to quell gun-related violence and homicides that police say are far too prolific in the county. A bill a council committee is set to consider Tuesday would create a registry, similar in scope to a sex offender registry, to collect information about those convicted of gun-related crimes.

Law enforcement officials say it would give the county police and State’s Attorney’s Office the oversight needed to keep track of gun offenders.