Back in February, as I was walking to a job interview, I found a gold bracelet on the sidewalk. Not being a jeweler, I took it to a nearby pawn shop to be evaluated. I assumed it to be a relatively cheap piece, as it had clearly broken off of somebody’s wrist. I was quite surprised to find out that I had a valuable piece of jewelry on my hands and, at the recommendation of the pawnbroker, I took the bracelet to KPD to turn in as lost property. Not my first choice of organizations to use, but currently the one that the original owner is most likely to talk to. I received a receipt for the property and was told I would be contacted.
Thursday I received a postcard informing me that the property was unclaimed, and that I should make an appointment to pick it up. Friday, I did so, and was informed that I would need “an ID we can make a copy of”. Having become involved with several media organizations, including Free Keene, and Free Talk Live, over the last several months, I had made a Press ID card, similar to the one pictured. I decided to try to use that as my ID in my dealings with KPD today. I was shocked when the Evidence secretary took the ID card as valid without even a question as to its origin. I have previously used this card when ID’d to enter a local bar without incident. These are high quality cards that may be useful in a variety of situations where you don’t wish to use state ID. It should be clearly stated that the ID I presented contained valid identifying and contact information.
If you would like a similar ID card you can make your own at EasyIDCARD.com.
