Custom Security Bags Support the Police Force in 2014

The New Year is fast approaching and your police department will soon be reviewing the budget for 2014 and planning how you’ll be spending it. We know that it’s tempting to focus on the big ticket items or new “toys”, but the less flashy tools deserve some attention too. In fact, it is these no so exciting pieces that can have a big impact on your success and safety in the New Year. That’s where plastic bag manufacturers and custom security bags come in.

Gearing Up for a Safe & Successful New Year

Evidence Bags: If there is one type of custom plastic bag that you’ll want to splurge on in 2014 it’s evidence bags. Not only do these keep your evidence organized with bar coding and built-in alpha numeric tracking systems, they keep it free from environmental elements that can impact lab results, smudge fingerprints and otherwise affect the success of your cases. Furthermore, these custom plastic bags feature tamper proof seals, ensuring that in the event that an interested party attempts to tamper with your evidence, it will be protected. Custom printing on these bags allows you to include your department information, reducing the possibility of mix ups at the lab or when evidence is sent to other cooperating departments.

Custody Bags: Chain of custody bags house a suspect or victim’s personal items while they are in the custody or care of your department. Though you may find generic versions of these custom plastic bags, it is unlikely that they will contain all of the fields for the information that you must gather and record on the bags. Custom ordering these pieces from your plastic bag manufacturer ensures that all of the relevant fields are present and even allows you to print your department logo and information directly on the bags – guaranteeing that there will be no confusion should the suspect or victim be transferred to another facility.

Security Bags: Both evidence bags and custody bags fall under the general category of security bags. Though we spotlighted them above, there are many other types and uses for security bags within the police department. For example, they may house service weapons when not in use or safely contain cash deposits during transport. Your plastic bag manufacturer can work with you to develop security bags that fit your department’s specific needs.

Reviewing your budget for 2014? Don’t forget to set aside funds for custom security bags. They may not be as exciting as new squad cars or service weapons, but you might find that they make or break your cases!