UNION-TRIBUNE June 20, 2003
POWAY – The Poway Senior Volunteer Patrol and Poway Public Library will provide free fingerprinting of children on the fourth Saturday of each month.
The new program will be from 1 to 3 p.m. starting June 28 outside the library. A parent or guardian must accompany each child.
Parents receive a fingerprint card, on which they can add information such as the child's height, weight and birth date. A photo also can be included.
The Sheriff's Department suggests parents keep a DNA sample from the child by either rubbing inside the child's mouth with a cotton swab or keeping a used bandage. Either should be stored in a sealed plastic bag.
The department recommends fingerprinting children ages 11/2 to 18. For more information, call (858) 513-2855. No appointment is necessary.