LINK (http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2011/august/child_080511/child_080511)

"You're shopping at the mall with your children when one of them suddenly disappears. A quick search of the nearby area is unsuccessful. What do you do?

Now there's a free new tool from the FBI that can help. Our just launched Child ID app—the first mobile application created by the FBI—provides a convenient place to electronically store photos and vital information about your children so that it’s literally right at hand if you need it. You can show the pictures and provide physical identifiers such as height and weight to security or police officers on the spot. Using a special tab on the app, you can also quickly and easily e-mail the information to authorities with a few clicks.

The app also includes tips on keeping children safe as well as specific guidance on what to do in those first few crucial hours after a child goes missing.

We encourage you to share the word about this app with family and friends, especially during upcoming activities in your communities to raise awareness on crime and drug prevention. For its part, the FBI is working to publicize the app with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)—its long-time partner in the National Child Identification Program, which provides a physical kit to gather your child’s pictures, fingerprints, personal characteristics, and even DNA to keep with you in case of emergency. The AFCA is producing a public service announcement about the app and will spread the word at various football games during the upcoming season."

LINK (http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2011/august/child_080511/child_080511)

"You're shopping at the mall with your children when one of them suddenly disappears. A quick search of the nearby area is unsuccessful. What do you do?

Now there's a free new tool from the FBI that can help. Our just launched Child ID app—the first mobile application created by the FBI—provides a convenient place to electronically store photos and vital information about your children so that it’s literally right at hand if you need it. You can show the pictures and provide physical identifiers such as height and weight to security or police officers on the spot. Using a special tab on the app, you can also quickly and easily e-mail the information to authorities with a few clicks.

The app also includes tips on keeping children safe as well as specific guidance on what to do in those first few crucial hours after a child goes missing.

We encourage you to share the word about this app with family and friends, especially during upcoming activities in your communities to raise awareness on crime and drug prevention. For its part, the FBI is working to publicize the app with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)—its long-time partner in the National Child Identification Program, which provides a physical kit to gather your child’s pictures, fingerprints, personal characteristics, and even DNA to keep with you in case of emergency. The AFCA is producing a public service announcement about the app and will spread the word at various football games during the upcoming season."

Only available to iphone users. :cds:

Only available to iphone users. :cds:

I hate that.... stupid Droid-a-phobes.

I hate that.... stupid Droid-a-phobes.

I'm beginning to think they get kick backs from iphone!

HELLOOOOO people, Droid users have kids too! :cds:

I'm beginning to think they get kick backs from iphone!

HELLOOOOO people, Droid users have kids too! :cds:

There is another app that my kids want because grandma has it on her iphone. It is not available on Droid. :ohwell:

I bet most moms already know all the info and have pics of their kids on their phone. This seems like it would be more useful for dads and babysitters.

I bet most moms already know all the info and have pics of their kids on their phone. This seems like it would be more useful for dads and babysitters.

OMG!! That reminds me of the other day. I went into the LADIES (of course) bathroom with my kids and there was this little girl standing in the corner upset. I asked her what was wrong and she told she could not find her daddy. After my kids were finished I broke every unwritten parenting law and told her to come out with me (because I knew there was no way dad was going to come into the ladies room and look for her).

So long story short, we find dad, he was a slightly concerned because he sent her to the bathroom 15 minutes or so ago and had not seen her since. I think the whole 'if you get lost wait in once place' lesson kind of backfired in that situation.

I always used the old fashion app.
Its called keep a close eye on your damn kids, whatever it is on that store shelf is not as important as a child.
Never failed me once.

I always used the old fashion app.
Its called keep a close eye on your damn kids, whatever it is on that store shelf is not as important as a child.
Never failed me once.

I agree. But not all children go missing from a store. My sister lost my son a Disney World! :faint:

I agree. But not all children go missing from a store. My sister lost my son a Disney World! :faint:

Been to Disney with the child 5 times, never lost her there either.

Been to Disney with the child 5 times, never lost her there either.

Try being there with two kids, one going in each direction!

I went to Dutch Wonderland a few weeks ago with a friend. We both went with our two kids and no husbands.
I did not lose my kids nor did I have any real scares but there were a few times in the spray ground area that I briefly lost sight of one of my kids. Then as soon as I found that one the other one was 'gone'.