Fingerprinting Ink Strips & Child ID Kits for California
Trusted by California law enforcement agencies, school districts, and nonprofits since 1994. Bulk pricing, free shipping, non-toxic pre-inked strips — no ink pad needed.
California's Go-To Supplier for Child Fingerprinting Programs
From Los Angeles to San Francisco, San Diego to Sacramento, Protect Your Child supplies California law enforcement agencies, school districts, sheriff departments, PTAs, and nonprofits with the fingerprinting ink strips and child ID kits they need to run professional child identification programs.
California is home to more than 500 law enforcement agencies and over 1,000 school districts — and every one of them can benefit from a child ID program. Our non-toxic, pre-inked disposable ink strips make fingerprinting fast, clean, and safe for children of all ages.
We have shipped to police departments in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, and hundreds of smaller California communities. Purchase orders accepted for all California government agencies.
Products for California Programs
Free shipping to any California address. Purchase orders accepted for government agencies.
Fingerprinting Ink Strips — Bundle of 200
Best for single-event use. Non-toxic, pre-inked, 1"×5" disposable strips. No ink pad needed.
Fingerprinting Ink Strips — Case of 2,400
Best for California law enforcement agencies and school districts running year-round programs. Free shipping.
HealthSafe ID Kit — Case of 250
Complete child ID kit with fingerprint ink strip, DNA swab, photo space, and personal records. Ideal for California school programs.
Complete DNA Child ID Kit — Case of 200
Full DNA + fingerprint + photo ID kit. Used by California sheriff departments and community policing programs.
Purchase orders accepted · Call 781-361-1038 · Email [email protected]
California Law Enforcement & Child Safety Organizations
These California organizations run child fingerprinting and identification programs that use Protect Your Child products:
National Night Out in California
California hosts thousands of National Night Out events every first Tuesday of August. Police departments, sheriff offices, and community organizations across Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and hundreds of smaller communities host NNO block parties — and child fingerprinting is one of the most popular activities.
Protect Your Child ships bulk cases of 2,400 ink strips to California law enforcement agencies in time for NNO every year. Order by July 15 to guarantee delivery before the first Tuesday of August.
How California Organizations Order
- 1Choose your product
Select ink strips (bundle of 200 or case of 2,400) or a child ID kit package based on your event size.
- 2Order online or by phone
Order securely online via PayPal, or call Paul Mellen directly at 781-361-1038. California government agencies may submit a purchase order.
- 3Receive free shipping
All orders ship free to any California address. Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days.
- 4Run your program
No training needed. Each ink strip is pre-inked and single-use. Parents press their child's fingers on the strip, then onto the ID card. Clean, fast, professional.
Frequently Asked Questions — California
Do you ship fingerprinting ink strips to California?
Yes. We ship free to all California addresses — Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, and everywhere in between. Most California orders arrive within 3–5 business days.
Do California law enforcement agencies use your products?
Yes. California police departments, sheriff offices, and school resource officers use Protect Your Child ink strips and child ID kits for National Night Out events, community policing programs, and school-based child safety programs.
Can California government agencies pay by purchase order?
Yes. California police departments, sheriff offices, school districts, and other government agencies can pay by purchase order. Contact Paul Mellen at [email protected] or 781-361-1038.
What is the best child ID kit for California schools?
The HealthSafe ID Kit (case of 250, $247.50 — $0.99/kit) is the most popular choice for California school districts. It includes a fingerprint ink strip, DNA swab, photo space, and personal records form. Free shipping to any California address.
How many ink strips do I need for a California National Night Out event?
A typical California NNO event fingerprints 50–300 children. A bundle of 200 strips ($45) covers most single-precinct events. For larger California cities or multi-precinct events, a case of 2,400 strips ($500) is the best value.
Are your fingerprinting ink strips non-toxic and safe for California children?
Yes. All Protect Your Child fingerprinting ink strips are 100% non-toxic, ASTM D-4236 certified, and safe for children of all ages. They meet all California school and law enforcement safety requirements.
Do you supply California PTAs and nonprofits?
Yes. California PTA chapters, Boys & Girls Clubs, faith-based organizations, and child safety nonprofits across California use our child ID kits for community events. Bulk pricing starts at $0.99/kit with free shipping.
What California cities do you ship to?
We ship to every city in California — Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, Stockton, Irvine, Chula Vista, Fremont, San Bernardino, Modesto, Fontana, Moreno Valley, and all rural California communities.
Ready to Order for Your California Program?
Call Paul Mellen directly at 781-361-1038 or order online. Purchase orders accepted for California government agencies.