EZ ID Program

EZ ID’s are FREE for Racine County Children up to age 18, Sponsored by various organizations.

Age 55 or older, Sponsored by the Racine County TRIAD through a grant from the Marjorie L. Christiansen Foundation and the Helen Bader Foundation.

Children up to age 18 sponsored by a grant from BRP.

The Volunteer Center of Racine County and EZ ID partner to bring Racine County families the most complete identification solution available to aid in the search for missing individuals.

EZ ID is endorsed by Racine Area Crime Stoppers, Sheriff Chris Schmalling, the Volunteer Center of Racine County, and the Racine Police Department. Former Sheriff Bob Carlson advised, “This is the most inclusive identification system I have seen. I fully endorse it.”

“This is huge. It was awesome to see in operation,” commented Chief Art Howell, from the Racine Police Department.

Chief Art Howell, from the Racine Police Department, stated, “I wholeheartedly endorse the EZ ID program from the Volunteer Center of Racine County.”

To register an individual with the Police Department click here.

When an individual is reported missing, minutes matter. According to Ernie Allen, President and CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), “Time is the enemy when it comes to recovering a missing child. A critical element to the first few hours of an investigation is for law enforcement to have a good quality, current photograph of the missing child. NCMEC urges parents and guardians to maintain easily accessible, good­ quality photographs of their children. EZ ID helps them accomplish this.”

EZ ID is a viable tool, not only for children, but for anyone. The EZ ID kit provides families with an added sense of security and peace of mind. The mini­ CD captures physical characteristics and video footage that can be provided to law enforcement within moments of disappearance. Families receive a mini ­CD that contains: streaming video, digital voiceprint, a digital photograph, a full set of digitally scanned fingerprints, and general physical information. Private and sensitive data are encrypted, accessible only to law enforcement. Lastly, families receive a durable, full ­color photo ID card and a guidebook, written in conjunction with NCMEC, which contains helpful safety tips.

Committed to the folks of Racine County, the Volunteer Center of Racine will continue to offer the program year­-round and encourages all parents and guardians to enroll their family members. To enroll, or to sponsor a EZ ID event, please contact the Volunteer Center of Racine at (262) 886-­9612. For detailed product information, please contact us at  info@volunteerracine.org or call us at (262) 886-9612.

The National Sheriff Organization has endorsed EZ ID.

Optimist International endorsed EZ ID.

ID CARDS AND MISSING POSTERS CAN NOW BE PRINTED IN ENGLISH, SPANISH OR FRENCH

About EZ ID

EZ ID is the most comprehensive family safety program of its kind. In the event that a person goes missing, EZ ID provides families with the power to deliver media and law enforcement with immediate, holistic, and ready to broadcast information unique to the missing youth. In addition to a digital photo and personal profile, EZ ID differs from other identification solutions by offering: full set of digital fingerprints, voice sample, and streaming video showing movement and gait. The information is stored on a mini­CD-ROM that is secured with an encrypted, locked electronic code.

Not only is the program affordable, it is easy to use. As part of a marketing strategy, hosting a EZ ID event provides a high level of return in public relations, and a key differentiating factor from the competition www.ezid.cdlib.org

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

NCMEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Serving as the national clearinghouse for information and a resource center for child protection, NCMEC has worked with law enforcement on 100,000 missing child cases, resulting in the recovery of 85,000 children.

NCMEC’s CyberTipline has handled more than 274,000 leads of child sexual exploitation. For more information, please visit www.missingkids.com or call 1.800.THE.LOST.