Attorney General Todd Rokita has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing the safety of Indiana's children. In collaboration with NFL Alumni, law enforcement, and school districts across the state, the program will provide child ID kits to all kindergarten through fifth-grade students this fall.
During a press conference attended by representatives from various organizations, including the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, Rokita emphasized the growing concern over human trafficking. "Human trafficking is on the rise and our open border policies have brought it right to our front door," he stated. "That is why I have filed multiple lawsuits to secure our southern border."
The child ID kits are designed to help parents quickly supply essential information such as photographs, fingerprints, and DNA samples to law enforcement if their child goes missing. These kits are intended to be stored safely at home rather than in a database.
Distribution of the kits will be managed by school superintendents and School Resource Officers throughout Indiana. The Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police will also play a role in distributing them to local law enforcement agencies.
The initiative is supported by both public and private funding sources, including contributions from the General Assembly and American Electric Power. This support ensures that all K-5 families in Indiana can receive these kits free of charge during the 2024 school year.
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