Statistics show that the first three hours are the most important in finding a missing child. The faster photographs and information can be distributed to law enforcement agencies, the greater the chance for recovery.
Research from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) shows that one in six children is recovered as a result of someone in the general public recognizing a picture and notifying authorities. Canon's digital cameras, scanners, photo printers, and other products are helping NCMEC and law enforcement quickly distribute photographs of missing children.
Canon is helping NCMEC bring missing children home in many ways, including:
Raising more than $1 million for NCMEC child recovery programs through the annual Canon Celebrity Golf Challenge. This year's event will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at the Tournament Players Club at The Canyons in Las Vegas.
Creating of public service advertisements with the photos of missing children for national newspapers and magazines.
Donations of digital cameras, scanners and printers to law enforcement to help quickly disseminate photos and information nationwide to locate missing children.
Sponsorship of NCMEC's annual Hope Awards Benefit and Congressional Breakfast in Washington, D.C., to commemorate National Missing Children's Day and recognize law enforcement officials and others who have contributed to the recovery of missing children.
