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Unanimous Support from Calgary City Council for endorsement of MCSC’s Child Search Network/MCSC rescu
On July 28, Councillor Jeromy Farkas was pleased to gain the unanimous support from the Calgary City Council to endorse a technology that will help locate missing children: the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) Child Search Network or ‘MCSC rescu.’ The Child Search Network empowers citizens to assist police agencies in locating those missing children who do not meet the high threshold required to issue an Amber Alert. Councillor Jeromy Farkas said, “Today Council came together to demonstrate that the City of Calgary can lead the charge in endorsing a revolutionary technology that will help save lives.”
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Help Find Missing Children Faster
Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) rescu web app allows public to be part of the search.
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Calgary Police Service and Tsuut'ina Nation Police support MCSC rescu
Calgary will be the first city in Canada to adopt a new website and app that could be a game-changing in finding missing children. The Calgary Police Service and Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service will adopt the web app, MCSC Rescu.
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Mapping Canada's Missing Children to Quickly Reunite Them with Family
John Beck writes about the new dedicated missing children app that enlists help from citizens and works across all jurisdictions in Canada which holds a promise for improved collaboration and speedier communications.
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MCSC Child Search Network endorsed by CACP
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) has officially endorsed the Missing Children Society of Canada’s (MCSC) Child Search Network to help support the police and expedite missing children investigations in Canada
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Microsoft Canada, Esri and Missing Children Society of Canada partner to bring missing children home faster
Critical partnerships with Microsoft and Esri Canada have given the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) a digital tool to help police and the public become allies in the search for a missing child.
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Missing Children’s Month: Help in the search
May is Missing Children’s Month, a time we are asked to think about lost and exploited children, celebrate those who have been found and stand with families who continue a brave search for missing loved ones.
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Esri Canada, Geographical Thinking: Season 1|Episode 12: A Game Changer of Searching for Missing Children
Recently MCSC CEO Amanda Pick spoke with host Guan Yue from the Esri Geographically Thinking podcast series to discuss the Child Search Network and its impact on finding missing children faster.
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CEO Amanda Pick Joins Partners in 2021 Calgary Stampede Parade
Amanda Pick, CEO of MCSC, expressed her excitement as she joined partners in the 2021 Calgary Stampede Parade this morning. Despite a scaled-down event due to COVID-19 precautions, MCSC conveyed heartfelt gratitude for the community support.
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Microsoft & Missing Children Society of Canada Partner Together to Protect Missing Children
The Child Search Network is a digital solution powered by Azure and uses technology developed by Microsoft. Innovative AI, social media, and smartphones quickly share a digital poster of a missing child to millions of people targeting specific locations.
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Kennebecasis Regional Police Force & MCSC Partner Together
We are proud to announce our partnership with Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. Thank you for your support Kennebecasis Regional Police Force.
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National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Take time to listen to the voices of residential school survivors and their families
Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) honours residential school survivors, their families, and communities by acknowledging the truth of their experiences and their stories.
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Edmonton is now using missing children app
In February 2021, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police endorsed the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) “rescu” app as an addition to the national strategy for missing children. The EPS is adopting the MCSC's Child Search Network, a national system designed to share information about high-risk missing children cases that do not meet the criteria for the AMBER Alert.
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Calgary Economic Development
Calgary Economic Development tells the story of how MCSC is protecting vulnerable children with technology.
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MCSC Rescu app now on Pason-managed employee smartphones
Pason and the Missing Children Society of Canada have partnered together to help locate missing children faster.
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Rescu & Reunite Campaign
Major donations kick off Missing Children Society of Canada's Rescu & Reunite Campaign. We’re kicking off our Rescu & Reunite campaign with a goal of raising $1 MILLION dollars. MCSC’s Child Search Network and rescu app assist and enable police across the country to quicky find as many missing children as they can and have proven to be an effective system and tool to search for these vulnerable children.
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Durham Regional Police Service supports MCSC rescu
Durham Regional Police Service supports the MCSC rescu app in their community. The app is free to download in the Durham Region on Apple and Android Devices.
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Public urged to join in search for missing children
Two top Canadian law enforcement officials reminded Canadians today that their help is critical in the search for missing children.
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Abduction Raises Concerns: MCSC CEO Amanda Pick Emphasizes Importance of Open Discussions with Children
Parents in Strathmore are having critical conversations with their children following a recent abduction incident that has deeply unsettled the community. As local police continue their search for two men suspected of abducting a young girl on Tuesday afternoon, Amanda Pick, CEO of MCSC, underscores the importance of discussing safety measures with children.
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Canaccord Genuity and MCSC Board Members Support MCSC with Stampede Event Fundraiser
MCSC extends heartfelt thanks to its board members Neil Gregory and Stanley Wei, along with their colleagues at Canaccord Genuity Corp., for selecting MCSC as the beneficiary of funds raised during their annual Stampede event.
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Alberta Blue Cross - Hearts of Blue Program's Generous Donation to MCSC
On April 25, 2023, MCSC was honoured to receive a donation from the Alberta Blue Cross - Hearts of Blue Program
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Kawartha Lakes challenges the community to help missing children return home safe
Kawartha Lakes, together with their first responders are proud to be the first municipality in Ontario to endorse the Child Search Network and the MCSC rescu app. They are encouraging all members of their community to download the app to help missing children get home safely.
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Inter Pipeline and MCSC Strengthen Partnership to Protect and Reunite Missing Children
Inter Pipeline is proud to reaffirm its longstanding support for MCSC and its vital Child Search Program. This partnership has been instrumental in helping find missing children and returning them to a safe environment.
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MCSC CEO Amanda Pick Joins Calgary Police Association in 2023 Calgary Stampede Parade
CEO, Amanda Pick, is excited to join our partners, the Calgary Police Association, in the 2023 Calgary Stampede Parade this morning. We couldn't be more grateful to stand beside some amazing folks.
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A mother's 30-year search for her missing daughter
While dozens of commuters swerved to avoid five baby ducks and their mother frantically shepherding them across the highway, I pulled over and sobbed. It wasn’t the thought of how close I had come to wiping out this little family; it was the bravery and determination of the mother that hit me so hard. She could have flown up to safety, but she risked her life to protect her babies. That’s what mothers are supposed to do. That's what I was supposed to do.
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MCSC receives donation from Arbor Memorial
The Missing Children Society of Canada received a donation from the Arbor Memorial Fund to bring awareness to the missing children app.
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Esri Canada, Geographical Thinking: Season 4|Episode 8: Finding Missing Children Using the Latest Location-Based Technology
Amanda Pick, CEO of MCSC updates Guan Yue from Esri Canada, Geographical Thinking on progress and recent success.
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MCSC and RCMP Highlight Technological Innovations at International Event in Athens
MCSC and the RCMP made a significant impact at an International Hybrid Event hosted by the National Centre for Missing & Exploited Children and The Smile of the Child in Athens, Greece. The event focused on best practices in managing cases of missing and exploited children, showcasing the innovative use of technology in these efforts.
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MCSC & Toronto Police Service are working together to help find our most vulnerable
Introducing the MCSC rescu App to the Toronto area! This collaboration aims to amplify the search and spread awareness far and wide. Together, we can leverage the strength of our community as valuable eyes and ears for the police, becoming a powerful voice for the missing.
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Calgary Police Rodeo Association's Annual FUN-Raiser Supporting MCSC
On Friday, May 31, 2024, the Calgary Police Rodeo Association held its annual Calgary Police Rodeo FUN-Raiser. This event, designed to support the Calgary Police Rodeo, the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC), and the Calgary Children's Cottage, was a success. The Missing Children Society of Canada expressed deep gratitude to the Calgary Police Rodeo Association for their continued commitment, which has been instrumental in achieving their mission. For over two decades, the association's contributions have played a vital role in supporting MCSC’s efforts to locate and protect missing children across the country.
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National Runaway Prevention Month: A Call to Action to Protect Vulnerable Youth
This November, National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) brings critical awareness to the complex challenges facing runaway and homeless youth across Canada. This annual campaign, held throughout the month, aims to educate the public, raise awareness, and prevent youth from running away through supportive services, advocacy, and education.
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