The safety of our children is a paramount. Every day we hear news stories of children being put in harm’s way. In an effort to keep our children safe, the Cheektowaga Police will host Operation Safe Child to parents and guardians for the children to get free child ID cards.

Using the latest digital fingerprinting technology and high-resolution photography, the Cheektowaga Police will produce SAFE CHILD cards for parents and guardians on-site, which will be available in minutes.

Information on each card will include:

• Birthdate; 
• Hair and Eye Color;
• Age;
• Height and Weight;
• Gender;
• Fingerprints.

All information collected from the child ID cards can be digitally stored by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services in the event it is necessary for a missing child report. Storage is voluntary and the registration application provides the option for written consent of the parent or guardian.