Poynt has teamed up with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) to push Child Search Alerts to its users globally, putting the ability to stop child abductions directly into the hands of people while they are going about their day. Here’s how Poynt integrates Child Search Alerts (from the press release):
When a child goes missing or new information on their whereabouts is received, time is of the utmost importance. By pushing geo-relevant Child Search Alerts to Poynt users already in the vicinity of a missing child, Poynt and MCSC will be able to quickly disseminate important information to aid in the recovery of missing children. The Child Search Alerts will direct Poynt users to a mobile website where they can view information about the missing child including pictures, a physical description, background details, information about other potential people who are with the child, as well as the areas where the child is thought to be located.
I love the idea to rely on the existing tool people already use to make a difference.
As a reminder, Poynt is a free mobile app that connects consumers to local businesses, events, restaurants, movie theatres, gas prices and weather information. It goes beyond discovery of a local area, allowing users to view movie trailers and reviews, buy movie tickets, click-to-call businesses, get directions, browse listing websites, read reviews and book dining reservations…