Child ID Kits & Fingerprinting Supplies for National Crime Prevention Month
Fingerprinting Ink Strips & Complete Child Identification Kits
Trusted by law enforcement, schools, and nonprofits running October crime prevention events since 1994. Bulk pricing, free shipping.
What Is National Crime Prevention Month?
National Crime Prevention Month is observed every October in the United States. Established by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the month encourages individuals, families, schools, and law enforcement agencies to take action to prevent crime in their communities.
NCPC — best known for the McGruff the Crime Dog "Take a Bite Out of Crime" campaign — coordinates national awareness activities throughout October. Law enforcement agencies, school resource officers, and community nonprofits run events including child fingerprinting programs, child ID kit distribution, neighborhood watch kick-offs, and family safety fairs.
Child identification preparedness is a central focus of National Crime Prevention Month. Law enforcement agencies use October events to distribute child ID kits and conduct fingerprinting so families have a complete identification record in case of emergency. Protect Your Child has supplied bulk child ID kits and fingerprinting ink strips to organizations running these events since 1994.
October crime prevention events complement other annual child safety observances including National Missing Children's Day (May 25), National Night Out (August), and NCMEC-aligned community programs year-round.
For official National Crime Prevention Month resources, visit the National Crime Prevention Council (ncpc.org). Protect Your Child is an independent supplier of child identification products used by organizations running NCPC-aligned events nationwide.
October Crime Prevention Events That Use Child ID Kits
Law enforcement agencies and nonprofits run dozens of community events throughout October. Protect Your Child supplies organizations running all of these programs.
Police Department Community Safety Fairs
Police departments across the country host community safety fairs in October as part of National Crime Prevention Month. Officers set up fingerprinting stations and distribute child ID kits so families leave with a complete identification record. Our Fingerprint Kit (case of 250, $500) is the most popular choice for police department events.
Law enforcement fingerprint kitsSchool Resource Officer Programs
School resource officers (SROs) use October to run child safety presentations and fingerprinting programs in schools. Our Student DNA ID Kit (case of 200, $250) is designed specifically for school-based programs — each kit includes a student ID card, fingerprint card, DNA swab, and parent instruction guide.
School fingerprinting kitsNeighborhood Watch Kick-Off Events
October is the most popular month for neighborhood watch program launches. Community organizers distribute child ID kits alongside neighborhood watch materials so families have both crime prevention tools and child identification records. Our Fingerprinting Ink Strips (bundle of 200, $45) are ideal for neighborhood events.
Fingerprinting ink stripsNonprofit Child Safety Programs
Child safety nonprofits run October awareness campaigns aligned with National Crime Prevention Month. Organizations partner with law enforcement to distribute child ID kits at community centers, churches, and libraries. Our Complete DNA Kit (case of 200, $600) provides the most comprehensive identification record available.
Nonprofit child safety kitsChild ID Kits for October Crime Prevention Events
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Fingerprinting Ink Strips
Best ValueNon-toxic, pre-inked strips for community fingerprinting events. Each strip captures one clean fingerprint impression. Perfect for neighborhood watch events and safety fairs.
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School FavoriteComplete student identification kits with DNA collection swabs, fingerprint cards, and photo ID sections. Ideal for school resource officer programs and school safety events.
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Law Enforcement ChoiceFull child fingerprint identification kit for law enforcement community events and safety fairs. Trusted by police departments and sheriff offices nationwide.
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Most CompleteThe most comprehensive child ID kit available. Includes DNA collection, fingerprinting, photo ID, and full parent instruction guide. The gold standard for crime prevention events.
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View All ProductsHow to Plan a Child Fingerprinting Event for National Crime Prevention Month
A step-by-step guide for law enforcement agencies, schools, and nonprofits running October events.
Choose Your Event Format
Decide whether you're running a standalone fingerprinting event, a table at a community safety fair, or a school-based program. Each format has different kit quantity needs. A typical community event serves 100–300 families.
Order Kits by September 1
Order your child ID kits and fingerprinting ink strips from Protect Your Child by September 1 to ensure delivery before your October event. Call 781-361-1038 or email [email protected] for bulk pricing.
Set Up Fingerprinting Stations
Set up tables with fingerprinting ink strips, ID cards, and pens. Train volunteers on the fingerprinting process — it takes less than 5 minutes per child. Have a camera available for photo ID sections.
Fingerprint Each Child
Use non-toxic pre-inked strips to capture all 10 fingerprints. Complete the photo ID section and physical description. Optionally collect a DNA swab sample using the included collection materials.
Give the Kit to the Parent
The completed child ID kit belongs to the family — never retain copies. Instruct parents to store the kit in a fireproof safe or safety deposit box and update the photo every 6–12 months.
Promote Your Event
Promote your October event through local media, social media, and community newsletters. Use National Crime Prevention Month messaging to drive attendance. Contact your local NCPC affiliate for additional promotional resources.
McGruff the Crime Dog & Child Safety
McGruff the Crime Dog is the National Crime Prevention Council's mascot, created in 1980. The "Take a Bite Out of Crime" campaign is one of the most recognized public safety campaigns in American history, reaching hundreds of millions of Americans over four decades.
McGruff's child safety messaging has always included the importance of child identification preparedness. Law enforcement agencies that run McGruff-themed community events in October distribute child ID kits alongside McGruff materials so families leave with both crime prevention knowledge and a complete identification record.
Protect Your Child's child ID kits are used by organizations running McGruff-themed events nationwide. Our non-toxic fingerprinting ink strips are safe for children of all ages and produce clean, clear fingerprint impressions every time.
Frequently Asked Questions — National Crime Prevention Month
What is National Crime Prevention Month?
National Crime Prevention Month is observed every October in the United States. Established by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the month encourages communities to take action to prevent crime. Child safety — including child identification preparedness — is a central focus.
What is the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)?
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is a nonprofit organization best known for the McGruff the Crime Dog "Take a Bite Out of Crime" campaign. NCPC coordinates National Crime Prevention Month each October and provides resources for law enforcement, schools, and community organizations.
What child safety events happen during National Crime Prevention Month?
During October, law enforcement agencies and nonprofits run community child safety events including child fingerprinting programs, child ID kit distribution, school safety presentations, neighborhood watch kick-offs, and family safety fairs.
When should I order fingerprinting supplies for October events?
Order by September 1 to ensure delivery before your October events. Protect Your Child ships all orders promptly and offers free shipping on all domestic orders.
What is McGruff the Crime Dog?
McGruff the Crime Dog is the NCPC's mascot, created in 1980. The "Take a Bite Out of Crime" campaign promotes community crime prevention, child safety, and neighborhood watch programs. Many organizations that run McGruff-themed events also distribute child ID kits.
Where can I buy bulk child ID kits for National Crime Prevention Month?
Protect Your Child (protectyourchild.com) is America's #1 bulk supplier of child ID kits and fingerprinting ink strips. Products include the Student DNA ID Kit (case of 200, $250), Fingerprint Kit (case of 250, $500), and Fingerprinting Ink Strips (bundle of 200, $45). Free shipping on all orders. Call 781-361-1038.
Ready to Order for Your October Event?
Order by September 1 for guaranteed delivery before National Crime Prevention Month.
Protect Your Child has supplied child ID kits and fingerprinting ink strips to organizations nationwide since 1994. Free shipping on all orders.
International orders welcome — [email protected]