July 9, 2010

Vote For Amber Alert GPS on Pepsi Refresh Project!!

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We are excited to announce that our project proposal to supply 1000 Amber Alert GPS child tracking devices to low income families in high risk neighborhoods has been accepted! All we need to do now is get votes for our project. You see, the project with the most votes wins the award. We’d like to encourage all of you to go to http://www.refresheverything.com/amberalertgps and click the “Vote For This Idea” button on the left hand side of the page. We are counting on our thousands of clients and site visitors to vote on our project so that we can provide this invaluable service to 1000 families in need.

You can also go to Facebook and vote for us. Here is how you do it:

1. Login to your Facebook account

2. Open a new tab on your internet browser, while keeping your Facebook browser tab open

3. Go to http://www.refresheverything.com/amberalertgps and Vote for our idea

4. Once you have voted, look further down the project page and you’ll see “Promote this idea”, under which you will see a Facebook and Twitter image.

5. Click on the Facebook image icon and follow the instructions.

6. When the Facebook comment box comes up, just say something like “Save a child’s life by taking 30 seconds to vote today and everyday until July 31st. Just click the link below!”

Now, wasn’t that easy? If you’re really savvy with Facebook, you can even create an event for this on Facebook.

Thanks for your assistance with this. We appreciate you working with us in spreading the word about child safety.

Julia Howard
www.amberalertgps.com

June 3, 2010

Amber Alert GPS in Hong Kong!

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As most of you probably know, Amber Alert GPS is not just a product for North America. We have distributors all over the world. We just got these pics from our distributor for the Far East and they are of buses in Hong Kong. If you look closely you’ll see the Amber Alert GPS logo on the outside of the buses. Pretty cool, eh? Well, there is a huge demand for tracking devices outside of the USA. We get all the Amber Alert news here, but in other countries kidnapping and missing kids/adults is like an epidemic. One fellow we do business with is from Venezuela, and he has been abducted 3 times!! People are abducted and then a ransom is placed on them for their safe return. That is how some scoundrels make money in other countries.

Amber Alert GPS on Hong Kong bus

Amber Alert GPS on Hong Kong bus

Amber Alert GPS on Hong Kong bus
Amber Alert GPS on Hong Kong bus

Amber Alert GPS on Hong Kong bus

Amber Alert GPS on Hong Kong bus

May 31, 2010

The Amber Alert GPS And Teens

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While most parents are more concerned with protecting their smaller child from abduction and usually only consider a device like the Amber Alert for this age group there are benefits to outfitting a teen with one of these as well. Many parents opt to keep tabs on their teen via a cell phone and this is a decent choice but there are limits to a cell phone and the bill can in some months get a little out of hand.

An Amber Alert GPS tracking device has a feature that will let parents check the speed in which the device and therefore the child is traveling. For parents trying to keep teen drivers safe being able to check to make sure they are driving at safe speeds can go a long way to making them a better driver. There is even a speed alert that will send parents an alert when it is exceeded. In many cases just knowing parents can find out how fast they are driving will make teens more responsible.

Not only can parents track the speed of teens but use the device to ensure that their teen is doing and going to the places they are telling them they are. While cell phones are useful for actually talking to a teen it will not report to you on where they are and is only useful when they actually answer it.

While designed for smaller children this GPS child locator device has many applications and potential for teens. Of course parents need to be aware that even teens are in danger of being kidnapped so not only will it keep teens in check but protect them from dangers they tend to let their guard down on now that they are older.

Julia Howard
www.amberalertgps.com

May 29, 2010

Setting Safe Zones On The Amber Alert GPS Child Locator

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One of the features that parents appreciate most on the Amber Alert GPS child locator is the ability to program in safe zones. Safe zones are areas, most often around the neighborhood they live, where children spend a considerable amount of time playing with friends. Of course a zone do not have to be around the home, it can be anywhere a parent chooses it to be.

These safe zones are areas which parents can define in the web interface for the unit that will allow them to receive an instant notification should the GPS tracking device and the child leave the zone. Since kids out playing with friends usually have boundaries they are supposed to remain inside this is just an electronic way for parents to monitor their child and ensure that they do remain in the assigned play area.

Whether the child leaves this area on their own or through the coercion of a stranger the child locator device will instantly send a message to the cell phone of the parent to notify them that this has occurred. If the child has been abducted this will alert parents who can alert authorities instantly of the problem. Research and studies show the first few hours after an abduction is crucial to finding the child. As more time passes it becomes harder for investigators to locate missing individuals. With the Amber Alert should a child leave their safe zone parents will know immediately what happened not minutes or hours later.

Parents can easily program in the safe zone for their child through the Amber Alert web interface. Should they have any problems getting this feature setup the support staff is available to assist them in order to get the most benefit of protecting their child with this personal tracking device.

Julia Howard
www.amberalertgps.com

May 25, 2010

Protecting A Child From Non-stranger Abduction

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While the news may lead parents to believe that strangers are the biggest threat to their children in reality this is not the case. Most abducted children are taken by someone they know whether it is an estranged parent, another relative, or someone that has come into the lives of the family. Of course a surprising amount of abductions are those involving parents who are separated or divorced from the other parent and feel wronged or cheated when it comes to custody and time with the child. For parents who have primary custody of their child this is most often a thought in the back of their mind when visitation comes around but many times the courts do not give them the opportunity to not allow the other parents rights.

For custodial parents a child locator device may be the best solution if they fear that one day the child will not be returned after a visitation. The unit can use GPS technology to track the whereabouts of the child and alert them should they leave a safe zone with their other parent to an area they should not go.

Even in situations where the non-custodial parent does not have unsupervised visit’s a personal tracking device can be used to ensure that they do not pick up the child when they are not supposed to and try and take them away to start a new life elsewhere.

The Amber Alert GPS child locator cannot prevent a non-custodial abduction but if the child has one of these units they can be found and recovered quickly to return home to the place where the courts have decided they should be. Not on the run with a parent who feels they are doing the right thing though it in reality is not.

Julia Howard
www.amberalertgps.com

April 15, 2010

Make To & From School Safer For Kids With A GPS Tracking Device

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While there are many laws to keep child predators away from our children those laws are tough for the authorities to enforce. For this reason our kids may potentially walk by a predator on their way to school or have one drive by them as they wait at the bus stop. While we cannot keep these situations from happening we can provide a tool to help protect our children should something unfortunate occur.

A large majority of kids are kidnapped while on their way to and from school since this gives the predator a chance to watch their habits and daily routing to formulate a plan. Despite our best efforts to teach kids not to talk to strangers and to stay in groups this does not ensure that something will not happen. But an Amber Alert child locator device can go along way toward protecting them in these situations. With a panic button built right in a child can push this button should they feel threatened and instantly parents will receive a notification something is wrong. This will alert parents to take action seconds from the incident occurring not hours later when they finally find out things are not okay.

While the panic button is useful the unit is not capable of preventing a kidnapping entirely. But should the unthinkable happen parents will be able to access the GPS coordinates to find and recover their child quicker. While for some this personal tracking device may sound a bit paranoid, to parents who have lost and not found their children to a abduction many would be more than happy to have one on their child but it is too late. Do not wait until the unthinkable happens to protect your child as they go to and from school each day.

Julia Howard
www.amberalertgps.com

April 12, 2010

Keep Your Kids Safe While On Vacation With A Child Locator Device

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Summer break would not be the same if families did not pack up and head off on a vacation to spend time together. While some travel just down the road in their car others will travel across the country in a plane to see natural wonders or even visit an amusement park. No matter where the destination though parents with children need to remember that when away from home the chances increase of their child being kidnapped or wandering off to get lost.

The unfamiliarity of the area along with the excitement of vacation combine to make parents more distracted and kids more likely to not listen as well. This can lead to kids wandering off and increase the odds that someone with ill intentions will take the child.

One of the most famous cases of a child going missing on vacation in recent years is that of Madeleine McCann which is still unsolved to this day. A GPS tracking device such as the Amber Alert can help parents quickly recover their child and keep this story from repeating itself. Whether a child wanders off on their own or are taken by a stranger these devices can be used to find them instantly for a quick recovery even when you are away from home.

The first few hours after a child goes missing are vital for a successful recovery. Statistics show that children not recovered in this time period are often not found at all. With an Amber Alert personal tracking device finding them can be quick and help bring them home while keeping your vacation safe. Of course these devices are not only useful while away from home but a wise investment for keeping kids safe while around the neighborhood at home and shopping daily.

Julia Howard
www.amberalertgps.com

March 25, 2010

How Do You Attach The Amber Alert To A Child?

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The Amber Alert GPS child locator is a amazing device for parents who need a little help keeping track of their child and want to possibly prevent the unthinkable of happening to them as well. But of course this device will not work and do its job if it is not with the child. So attaching it to them is important for it to be effective and there are many different ways this can be done.

Amber Alert not only sells a excellent product for parents to use with their children but they also sell plenty of accessories that make attaching it to a child simple and effective. While the personal tracking device can just be placed in their backpack parents need to remember that should they lose their backpack the device will no longer be with them for tracking.

Some of the most popular ways for a child to carry this little unit is by wearing it as a necklace or a bracelet so that it is securely attached to them at all times. Another popular method is a pouch that attaches to their belt on their pants  which places it on them but not right up against their skin.

These accessories are made just for the Amber Alert so parents can be assured that they will hold the unit perfectly. Trying to use generic pouches and items that are designed for phones or other devices may not hold this personal tracking device as well. This could end up with the tiny little device falling out or getting lost where it may or may not be found again. With a large assortment of accessories available there is something for every kid to use each day with their GPS tracking device.

Julia Howard
www.amberalertgps.com

March 18, 2010

Child Abduction Rates Higher In Spring

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Spring is a wonderful time of year with flowers emerging from the ground after a long winter and birds and other animals becoming more mobile. After a long winter everyone is more than happy to see the longer days and feel the warmer sun. For kids this means more time to play outside with friends, summertime sports, and maybe even getting to walk to and from school. It can be a great time of year but families need to be aware that the vast majority of stranger abductions occur in the spring time.

According to the FBI almost 36% of the child abductions committed by someone who does not know the family occur in the spring. For this reason parents need to take the time to remind their children rules regarding talking to strangers and being safe while away from home. While being aware of strangers and how to react when confronted by them kids stand a better chance of thwarting the attempt.

Of course sometimes not talking to strangers will not stop an abduction attempt and parents who really want to protect their children should consider getting a child locator device. If by chance a child is abducted via a snatch and grab style of kidnapping then parents can use the personal tracking device to find the coordinates to help the authorities find and bring their child home quicker.

The first couple of hours a child is missing is essential to their recovery and with the Amber Alert kids can alert their parents that something is wrong. While the odds are against your child being the victim of a spring abduction it does happen and there is no better way to ensure their safety than by using a GPS tracking device in order to keep track of their exact location.

Julia Howard
www.amberalertgps.com

March 16, 2010

Can Just Anyone Track My Child With The Amber Alert GPS?

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Many parents enjoy the idea of having a device, which enables them to track their child as they go about their day away from home at school and with friends. But many parents worry that a device such as the Amber Alert GPS which utilizes GPS satellites to locate them at any time will attract the wrong kind of attention. Some parents falsely believe that those who may have bad intentions will intercept the signal or somehow access the unit and locate the child in order to kidnap or otherwise take the child away. For divorced and single parents this is their primary concern with estranged parents who may want to take custody.

The Amber Alert child tracking device is much safer than that though and parents need not worry about the technology working against them in the attempt to protect their child. Only those who they allow access to the unit will be allowed to see where the child is located at any given time. This is done via a handy easy to operate tracking website where parents can name up to five trusted friends and family members who are allowed access to the child tracking device. These names can be easily edited and changed at any given time as needed in the child’s best interest.

Through this web interface parents can also manage their own personal information should they need to change phone numbers or any other data. But parents do not have anything to fear with outsiders getting access to the unit. Only those they allow access to the unit or actually tell their interface password to will be allowed to in at any given time to see where the child is located.

Julia Howard
www.amberalertgps.com

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