Fingerprinting Ink Strips & Child ID Kits for Virginia
Trusted by Virginia law enforcement agencies, school districts, and nonprofits since 1994. Bulk pricing, free shipping, non-toxic pre-inked strips — no ink pad needed.
Virginia's Go-To Supplier for Child Fingerprinting Programs
From Virginia Beach to Richmond, Norfolk to Arlington, Protect Your Child supplies Virginia 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.
Virginia is home to more than 400 law enforcement agencies and over 130 school divisions — 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 Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Roanoke, Portsmouth, and hundreds of smaller Virginia communities. Purchase orders accepted for all Virginia government agencies.
Products for Virginia Programs
Free shipping to any Virginia 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 Virginia law enforcement agencies and school divisions 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 Virginia school programs.
Complete DNA Child ID Kit — Case of 200
Full DNA + fingerprint + photo ID kit. Used by Virginia sheriff departments and community policing programs.
Purchase orders accepted · Call 781-361-1038 · Email [email protected]
Virginia Law Enforcement & Child Safety Organizations
These Virginia organizations run child fingerprinting and identification programs that use Protect Your Child products:
National Night Out in Virginia
Virginia hosts hundreds of National Night Out events every first Tuesday of August. Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Chesapeake, and Newport News 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 Virginia law enforcement agencies in time for NNO every year. Order by July 15 to guarantee delivery before the first Tuesday of August.
How Virginia 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. Virginia government agencies may submit a purchase order.
- 3Receive free shipping
All orders ship free to any Virginia 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 — Virginia
Do you ship fingerprinting ink strips to Virginia?
Yes. We ship free to all Virginia addresses — Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Roanoke, Portsmouth, and everywhere in between. Most Virginia orders arrive within 3–5 business days.
Do Virginia law enforcement agencies use your products?
Yes. Virginia 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 Virginia government agencies pay by purchase order?
Yes. Virginia police departments, sheriff offices, school divisions, 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 Virginia schools?
The HealthSafe ID Kit (case of 250, $247.50 — $0.99/kit) is the most popular choice for Virginia school divisions. It includes a fingerprint ink strip, DNA swab, photo space, and personal records form. Free shipping to any Virginia address.
How many ink strips do I need for a Virginia National Night Out event?
A typical Virginia NNO event fingerprints 50–300 children. A bundle of 200 strips ($45) covers most single-precinct events. For larger Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia school and law enforcement safety requirements.
Do you supply Virginia PTAs and nonprofits?
Yes. Virginia PTA chapters, Boys & Girls Clubs, faith-based organizations, and child safety nonprofits across Virginia use our child ID kits for community events. Bulk pricing starts at $0.99/kit with free shipping.
What Virginia cities do you ship to?
We ship to every city in Virginia — Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Roanoke, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and all rural Virginia communities.
Ready to Order for Your Virginia Program?
Call Paul Mellen directly at 781-361-1038 or order online. Purchase orders accepted for Virginia government agencies.