New FBI app shows parents exactly what to do if a child goes missing

Tampa, Fla. - The FBI has launched a new app that shows parents step-by-step what to do if a child disappears. It's the first app designed by the FBI, and it's free. They call it the Child ID app. Parents can electronically upload pictures of their children and store detailed information on their descriptions. Parents can also access 911 dispatch with one click. The app contains guides on what to do in the first two days a child goes missing. It points out things such as parents should ask police to help them get in touch with media. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that more than 2,000 children under the age of 18 are reported missing each day across the country. The app is only available on iPhone and iPad, but the FBI says there are plans to expand. Child ID can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. There is currently no password protection for the app, which was criticized in recent user reviews. Copyright 2011 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.