Program Uses Photos, Fingerprints to Track Down Missing Children

Children will get a chance to get their fingerprints taken digitally and participate in a photo safety program at this weekend's Operation Kidsafe through .

The location and sponsor for this event is Mullinax Ford, 5900 Whipple Ave. North Canton.

The event takes place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. North Canton Police Chief Stephan B. Wilder will be present from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, and Patrolman Randy Manse will be present on from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday to discuss issues regarding child safety concerns.

How it works: Special digital imagery equipment will be in use. Operation Kidsafe captures your child’s picture and fingerprints using a digital video capture device, digital ink-less fingerprint capture device and specialized software. The captured data is assembled and a quality “8 1⁄2 x 11” printout is given to the parent. The parent can use the printout they receive to provide to law enforcement anywhere in the world to instantly aid in an investigation.

Note: No database or records of children are maintained. The only record of the visit will go home with the parent for safekeeping. All children 1 year old and older and special needs adults are encouraged to attend.

For more info, contact Mullinax Ford North Canton at 330-497-9100 or mullinaxfordcanton.com.