This public service announcement is paid for by Duffer Hollow Design of Rich Hill, Throwing Shade since 2022

The Bates County Masonic Lodges, in partnership with the Protectors of Children, will be hosting a Missouri Childhood Identification Program (MoChip) event at the Adrian Optimist Club, located at 317 S Old 71 Hwy in Adrian, on Saturday, July 26th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This event is open to children and young adults aged 11 to 21.

The process takes about 15 minutes. Data is never stored and is provided to you on a flash drive in Law Enforcement-Amber Alert format. The information on the flash drive includes:

1) The child’s physical description

2) Photos

3) Digital fingerprints

4) Contact information

5) A dental impression

6) DNA and a scent sample for search dogs

As well as other important details needed by emergency crews and law enforcement to assist in locating your child in case they go missing.