At Southwest Solutions Group (SSG), we understand the unique challenges that police departments face when storing drug evidence. Drug evidence is not only valuable but also potentially harmful due to fumes. Traditional storage methods often involve building separate rooms within evidence storage areas, requiring special keys or authorized badge swipes for access to drugs, cash, and other evidence. However, this approach can become costly and impractical for many facilities.
In this blog, we’ll highlight the key features of our ventilated evidence cabinets, designed for secure storage and efficient ventilation without expensive room modifications. We’ll also explore alternative solutions like high-density shelving, refrigerated lockers, and drying cabinets to help you choose the best option for safeguarding and organizing your evidence.
Innovative Ventilated Evidence Cabinets
Our ventilated evidence cabinets are designed to offer additional security and ventilation without the need for expensive room modifications. These cabinets are composed of 4-post shelving fitted with locking frame doors, a duct fitting, and waterfall decking on the shelves. Anchored to concrete floors, they prevent unauthorized access through the base, ensuring the highest level of security for your evidence.
Key Features of Ventilated Evidence Cabinets
- Locking Frame Doors: The cabinets are equipped with locking frame doors that provide secure access to the stored evidence. These doors are robust and designed to withstand tampering.
- Duct Fitting: The duct fitting connects the cabinets to the building's HVAC system, allowing for effective ventilation. This feature ensures that harmful fumes are safely drawn away from the stored evidence.
- Waterfall Decking: The shelves are fitted with waterfall decking, which facilitates airflow through the wire decking, enhancing ventilation and preserving the integrity of the stored evidence. The mesh is installed over the deck and extends downward, providing an added layer of safety. This solution helps prevent products or pallets from accidentally falling off the rack, ensuring the protection of your team, customers, and inventory.
- Anchored to Concrete: The cabinets are securely anchored to the concrete floor, preventing unauthorized access through the base and ensuring stability.
Alternative Evidence Storage Solutions
High Density Shelving
High-density mobile shelving optimizes storage space by reducing static aisle space and compacting shelving units on mobile carriages that slide along floor tracks. When not in use, these units come together, leaving one accessible aisle. Users can access shelves via a manual handle or a powered push-button system. This shelving solution is ideal for applications like long-term evidence storage, offering significant space savings, various configurations for organized storage, and built-in security features for safe evidence handling.
Temporary Refrigerated Lockers
Temporary refrigerated evidence lockers securely store biological evidence until processed, allowing officers to deposit items anytime. These lockers maintain a consistent temperature of 38 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit, with an air-circulating fan and digital alarms to monitor conditions. Constructed with stainless steel and magnetic seals for security, each locker features 4 to 24 lockable compartments and uses a push-button, keyless lock system for access control. They come in both pass-through and non-pass-through configurations to accommodate various storage needs.
Evidence Drying Cabinets
Evidence drying cabinets are essential for safely drying and preserving biological evidence, such as blood, while protecting law enforcement officials from harmful pathogens. These cabinets use a carbon and HEPA filtration system to prevent contamination during the drying process. By securing the chain of custody, they reduce the risk of cross-contamination, ensuring the integrity of the evidence. Designed for safety, they help preserve DNA material and provide a secure, tamper-resistant environment for handling biohazardous materials.
Why Choose SSG?
At SSG, we are committed to providing innovative storage solutions tailored to meet the security needs of law enforcement agencies. Our ventilated evidence cabinets are designed to safeguard your evidence, streamline inventory management, and enhance overall efficiency. By upgrading your storage with SSG, you eliminate risk and ensure the highest standards of security.
Comprehensive Storage Solutions
Beyond evidence cabinets, SSG offers a range of storage solutions designed to meet diverse needs across various industries:
- Office Storage Solutions: Create a functional and stylish office space with our versatile and durable furniture and office assets.
- Casework Solutions: Create modular storage cabinets and furniture that fit together seamlessly. Individual units like cabinets, drawers, shelves, and work surfaces can be combined and rearranged to optimize space and organization.
- Material Handling Solutions: Improve workflow efficiency and performance with our storage solutions for inventory, pallets, bins, tools, and more.
Start Securing Your Evidence Today
SSG provides top-tier storage solutions that ensure the security and integrity of your evidence. Our ventilated cabinets are designed to protect your valuable assets, maintain the chain of custody, and safeguard officers and staff from harmful fumes. If you are interested in learning more about our ventilated evidence cabinets or other storage solutions, fill out our contact form or call us at 866-442-0605. Let SSG help you optimize your storage spaces for maximum security and efficiency.
