New FBI iPhone App Could Help Keep Kids Safe

Aug. 16, 2011 — -- For law enforcement, the first few hours in the case of any missing child are the most crucial in successfully finding a child alive. Having an accurate description of your child and a recent picture can make the difference between a search and rescue effort to a search and recovery effort.

Unfortunately, too many parents are unaware of basic information important in helping identify their children: A survey released several years ago by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children found that more than one-third of parents couldn't remember the height, weight and eye color for all of their children.