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Safe ID's for Kids |
| Posted by Administrator (Chief) on Jun 09 2008 at 9:59 AM |
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and Ohio Amber Alert Steering Committee are working to let parents know there are tools available that can assist in a quick recovery should their child be reported abducted or missing. The BMV can issue State Identification (ID) cards, which include a digital photograph, to children of any age. The photographs and information can be quickly accessed by law enforcement if a child is reported missing or abducted. When a State ID is issued, the photos become part of a statewide Operator’s License/Identification database and can be readily accessed by law enforcement officials through the Ohio Attorney General’s secure Web site, the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway. There are a number of resources available in the search for missing children. A state issued ID card with an electronically accessible digital photo can get accurate information into the hands of law enforcement, media and the public in a quick, efficient manner. When the initial report of a missing or abducted child is made, his or her State ID photo can be transmitted to police departments and media outlets statewide. If necessary, within minutes, the digital photo can also be sent to sheriff’s departments, Ohio State Highway Patrol cruisers, the Ohio Missing Children’s Clearinghouse, Ohio AMBER Plan, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and to police departments and media outlets across the country. An Ohio BMV issued state ID card costs only $8.50 and is good for up to four years. Parents of very young children may want to renew photos annually. Additional information is available on the Ohio BMV Web site: www.bmv.ohio.gov The Web site also lists important information regarding what documents parents or guardians must bring for themselves and their children to prove their identity when applying for a State ID card.
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