Police, School, & Parent FAQ's

Police FAQ's

School FAQ's

Parent FAQ's

Police:

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My police department already has a live-scan child ID program that is offered free to residents in our community. What makes the Life-Prints program different?

Life-Prints Child Safety Software is fully updatable so it "grows" with your child. You can make changes or adjustments to photographs, physical description and medical information as often as you would like. And, child ID cards can be printed at any time on your home computer.

Where are the fingerprints taken and by whom?

Life Prints software was specifically designed to be used with electronic fingerprint transmission (.eft) files created by live-scan equipment. So fingerprints being taken for child ID cards can be added to the Life-Prints software.

Is the child's privacy protected? Where is personal information stored?

Yes. The information is stored on the parent's home computer and is protected by a parent-selected password. Content is fully secured and encrypted. Life-Prints does not have access to or maintain a database of a child's information.

What is the financial contribution from Life Prints to DARE?

For every CD or download of their Child Safety Software resulting from a DARE officer/agency effort, Life Prints will contribute:

  • $2.00 to the local school
  • $2.00 to the local D.A.R.E. organization

The price seems high for something parents will probably never use.

  • The $29.95 price for a single ID is comparable to other child safety ID software and more features i.e. multiple photos, fully updatable, poster and card print options.
  • Life-Prints Child Safety Software is the only system with a custom link to law enforcement and NCMEC
  • Fully updatable to ensure critical data is current and accurate
  • Vital statistics and medical records can be printed out as needed by schools, camps, sport participation, etc.

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What does the DARE Agency have to do to participate in this fundraiser?

DARE officers should register at the DARE Resource Center at www.life-prints.com to ensure proper credit is made to the local account and take advantage of the various program materials and information available.

DARE officer selects and prints the flyer and/or letter to distribute to parents of DARE Students.

Officer contacts school Superintendent with request for approval to distribute Life-Prints materials. A form is available for faxing this request and copy of flyer to Superintendents office.

Officers print copies of flyer as needed and hand out to students during their D.A.R.E. class.

THERE ARE NO EVENTS TO ATTEND NO FOLLOW UP NEEDED. Parents go to the Life-Prints website if they need more information and to order software.

How can I check my local account balance?

Life Prints allocations will be made through the Regional DARE office. You can request an account balance from your regular account administrator.

Is there a discount on the Life Prints Child Safety Software for DARE officers?

The software is free for the personal use of all DARE officers. You can download the software from the DARE Resource Center at www.life-prints.com. Software can be downloaded to office or home computer.

School FAQ's

Our schools require prior approval by the Superintendent of any materials that will be distributed to students or parents.

  • Contact your Superintendent's office by phone
  • Print a copy of the Request for Approval to Distribute Materials FAX available from the DARE Resource Center (Forms, Flyers, Letters).
  • Fax Request Form with printed material(s) selected to Superintendent.
  • Follow up by phone, if necessary

It is against school policy to allow any product to be sold without some provision for underprivileged children.

Life-Prints Solutions will provide their Child Safety Software free of charge to any child who is enrolled in the free lunch program. This special offer is indicated on each flyer with instructions to indicate parent/guardian eligibility when activating software from website. A Life-Prints employee will contact the school for verification of lunch program participation.

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What if the Superintendent wants to review the software before approving the offer for distribution?

Free Trial software is available from the Life Prints website. The software will function for a 30 day trial period before activation is required; therefore, it can be reviewed without being purchased.

Is the child's privacy protected? Where is personal information stored?

Yes. The information is stored on the parent's home computer and is protected by a parent-selected password. Content is fully secured and encrypted. Life-Prints does not have access to or maintain a database of a child's information.

Parent /Guardian

Who is Life Prints and what is their association with DARE?

LIFE- PRINTS SOLUTIONS, LLC is a provider of child safety and emergency/ recovery software for the home computer. Life-Prints is in partnership with and endorsed by D.A.R.E. America. D.A.R.E. officers are authorized to offer the Life Prints Child Safety Software to the parents and guardians of D.A.R.E. students. Life-Prints donates $6.00 of every Child Safety Software CD or download that is purchased by a D.A.R.E. identified parent or guardian. Parents can help support their local D.A.R.E. program byindicating they are a D.A.R.E. parent when purchasing the software.

What does Life Prints software do?

Life-Prints software allows parents to organize, update and quickly access their child's critical information so that they are prepared to immediately assist law enforcement agencies, should they be faced with a missing child emergency.

What kind of information does the software store?

Life-Prints Child Safety Software has the ability to store:

  • 6 digital photographs
  • Personal information i.e. name, address, telephone number
  • Vital statistics i.e. age, height, weight, hair/eye color, distinguishing marks or features
  • Medical records and information including inoculations, allergies, required medications
  • Information for up to three friends, family members or other frequent contacts
  • Full set of fingerprints (right and left hand)

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Is the software easy to use?

Yes! Each section gives you Step by Step for creating or updating information in a child's profile. The software also contains an instructional video as well as a toll free number which provides 24 hour tech support.

Can anyone access the child's personal information?

No. The system is protected by a parent-selected password, and all information is fully secured and encrypted. Aso, there is no database.

Does the software need to be replaced to ensure information is current?

No. Unlike other child ID programs and printed ID cards, Life Prints Child Safety Software and Emergency/Recovery System is fully updatable to ensure a child's critical data is current and easily accessible. Wallet size ID cards can be printed at any time from any Windows based personal computer. And the information can be easily saved on a convenient, key chain size flashdrive to keep on hand while traveling.

Does the software work on a Mac?

No, at this time, the software is only compatible with Windows operating systems.

How will Life Prints Software help in a missing child emergency?

  • Life Prints safely stores a child's current data in a place that is easily accessible by parents
  • Life Prints software saves precious time in an emergency by eliminating the need to look for and compile the critical information required by law enforcement to begin an authorized search.
  • Life Prints software is compatible with the missing persons communications systems of major law enforcement agencies as well as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
  • After contacting local authorities to report a missing person, the child's profile and current photographs can be electronically transmitted to these agencies and a search can begin.
  • Parents can print all profile information (including photos and fingerprints) for police officers and child advocacy agencies.
  • The information can also be formatted into flyers and forwarded to pre-selected media.

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How much does Life Prints Child Safety Software Cost?

  • $29.95 for single (individual) ID
  • $49.95 for multiple (up to six) IDs
  • $6.00 of every purchase is donated to support local and national DARE programs

How do I purchase Life Prints Child Safety Software?

  • Go to the Life Prints website at www.life-prints.com to purchase and activate your child safety software.
  • The software can be quickly and easily downloaded to your computer or, if you prefer, Life Prints will mail a CD to you. You can use VISA, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MASTER CARD OR DISCOVER.
  • Please remember to support your local D.A.R.E. program by indicating that you are a D.A.R.E. parent, when you make a purchase.

What if I decide I don't want the software after I've purchased it?

No problem. The software comes in a trial version which allows you to utilize all features except emergency transmit for 30 days. At the end of the trial period, you will be reminded to purchase and activate the software. If you choose not to keep the program, it will cease to function at that time

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