Fingerprinting Ink Strips & Child ID Kits for Illinois
Trusted by Illinois law enforcement agencies, school districts, and nonprofits since 1994. Bulk pricing, free shipping, non-toxic pre-inked strips — no ink pad needed.
Illinois's Go-To Supplier for Child Fingerprinting Programs
From Chicago to Springfield, Rockford to Peoria, Protect Your Child supplies Illinois 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.
Illinois is home to more than 900 law enforcement agencies and over 850 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 Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford, Springfield, Elgin, Peoria, Champaign, Waukegan, and hundreds of smaller Illinois communities. Purchase orders accepted for all Illinois government agencies.
Products for Illinois Programs
Free shipping to any Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois school programs.
Complete DNA Child ID Kit — Case of 200
Full DNA + fingerprint + photo ID kit. Used by Illinois sheriff departments and community policing programs.
Purchase orders accepted · Call 781-361-1038 · Email [email protected]
Illinois Law Enforcement & Child Safety Organizations
These Illinois organizations run child fingerprinting and identification programs that use Protect Your Child products:
National Night Out in Illinois
Illinois hosts hundreds of National Night Out events every first Tuesday of August. Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, and Rockford police departments host major NNO block parties — and child fingerprinting is one of the most popular activities at these events.
Protect Your Child ships bulk cases of 2,400 ink strips to Illinois law enforcement agencies in time for NNO every year. Order by July 15 to guarantee delivery before the first Tuesday of August.
How Illinois 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. Illinois government agencies may submit a purchase order.
- 3Receive free shipping
All orders ship free to any Illinois 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 — Illinois
Do you ship fingerprinting ink strips to Illinois?
Yes. We ship free to all Illinois addresses — Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford, Springfield, Elgin, Peoria, Champaign, Waukegan, and everywhere in between. Most Illinois orders arrive within 3–5 business days.
Do Illinois law enforcement agencies use your products?
Yes. Illinois 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 Illinois government agencies pay by purchase order?
Yes. Illinois 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 Illinois schools?
The HealthSafe ID Kit (case of 250, $247.50 — $0.99/kit) is the most popular choice for Illinois school districts. It includes a fingerprint ink strip, DNA swab, photo space, and personal records form. Free shipping to any Illinois address.
How many ink strips do I need for an Illinois National Night Out event?
A typical Illinois NNO event fingerprints 50–300 children. A bundle of 200 strips ($45) covers most single-precinct events. For larger Illinois cities or multi-precinct events, a case of 2,400 strips ($330) is the best value.
Are your fingerprinting ink strips non-toxic and safe for Illinois 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 Illinois school and law enforcement safety requirements.
Do you supply Illinois PTAs and nonprofits?
Yes. Illinois PTA chapters, Boys & Girls Clubs, faith-based organizations, and child safety nonprofits across Illinois use our child ID kits for community events. Bulk pricing starts at $0.99/kit with free shipping.
What Illinois cities do you ship to?
We ship to every city in Illinois — Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford, Springfield, Elgin, Peoria, Champaign, Waukegan, Cicero, Bloomington, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Decatur, and all rural Illinois communities.
Ready to Order for Your Illinois Program?
Call Paul Mellen directly at 781-361-1038 or order online. Purchase orders accepted for Illinois government agencies.