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Summer is a time for family fun at amusement parks, the beach, festivals, fairs and vacation spots around the world. It’s also means a higher exposure for your children in areas where kidnappers lurk.
Every 40 seconds in the United States, a child is reported missing or abducted.
That translates to over 2,000 children per day [source]. We all know the ways to keep our children close by and safe. But, how many parents know what to do if their child is still taken?
Authorities say that the first few minutes after a child is taken are the most important. The emotion involved when you realize your child has gone missing can cloud your mind and steal your memory of details that can mean the difference in apprehending the kidnapper and being rejoined with your son or daughter. But, with one easy step, you can ensure that you have the information needed to make finding your child easier.
When you take your children to a playground, mall, amusement park, sporting event, the beach or any other large, public area – take a photo.
That’s it. Take 5 seconds to pull out your cell phone and snap a picture of each child. Then, if the unthinkable happens and your child is abducted or gets lost, you have an exact image of how your child looks and what they are wearing. Make sure you take a full length shot of each individual child that shows their face and clothing clearly.
The photo can also be instantly sent to police and facility security so they can immediately begin looking for your child with the help of a visual guide.
Take a second. Take a photo. Get in the habit.
It could save your child’s life.
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