New app lets parents keep kids’ pertinent information at their fingertips

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The most useful tool for authorities in those moments is a recent photo and Arcamone said the app reminds parents periodically to update their child’s photo on their electronic device.

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For security purposes, information is not stored in a database so only parents and guardians have access to it.

“We believe this app can save a life in the future,” Arcamone said.

Montreal police said the initiative will have an impact on how they handle such cases.

Cmdr. Patrick Lavallee said having information available immediately will result in quicker action.

“It will give all police officers —patrol officers and investigators — quick access to photos while very often we had difficulty obtaining them (in the past),” said Lavallee.

He said it was an issue he often had to deal with when he worked as a patroller.

A grant from telecommunications giant Telus allowed for the development of the free app, which is available for most Apple and Android smartphones and tablets.

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Stephanie Marin, The Canadian Press