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<p>Successful crime prevention is built on the ability of the police and
    community members to work together to identify and address current and
    potential issues. From this partnership, the community is made safer and
    in turn, officers’ workdays are less dangerous. A simple enough theory
    on the surface, but when you look deeper there are a lot of items that
    come into play; not the least of which is the systems, processes, and gear
    officers use to remain ready for patrol.</p>
<p>For the dedicated members of the Mishawaka, Indiana Police Department,
    being best prepared for the field meant having quick and easy access to
    the equipment they needed to handle whatever may come their way on a given
    day. For this, officers look to the solutions their respective commanding
    officers provide to protect said equipment, as well as the personal items
    they bring to and from the facility. One of these solutions – <a href="/products/locker-storage/freestyle-personal-storage-locker/">personal storage lockers</a> –
    serves as the confident starting point, constant reassurance during, and
    welcoming conclusion of each shift. Let’s take a look at the value an upgrade
    of these versatile solutions brought to the department and its members
    during their recent change of headquarters.</p>
    
    <h3>The Impact of Inefficiency</h3>

<p>Being mentally and physically prepared for what may lie ahead in their
    shift is crucial for law enforcement officers. Much of this preparation
    takes place in the locker room, where uniforms, tactical gear, and arms
    are commonly stored between shifts. That said, poorly designed or outdated
    storage solutions can make all the difference in the outcome of the workday.</p>
    
    <p>Prior to moving into their current facility, the Mishawaka PD was housed
    in a concrete block building built in the 1990s that featured outdated
    amenities throughout the space. This locker room was a strewn together,
    banged up collection of lockers mirroring those you’d find in a typical
    high school athletic room. Employing a one-size-fits-all aesthetic frozen
    in the decade the building was constructed, officers of varying heights
    and builds were finding it difficult to properly access features and accessories.
    This made getting ready for their shift a physically and mentally taxing
    activity, depleting their preparedness and morale.</p>
	<h3>Searching For Backup</h3>

<p>Upon purchase the of a 92,000-SF building in the heart of the city, Mishawaka
    city administrators set the plan to combine three of their services – City
    Hall, Utilities, and Police Department – into motion. While all three entities
    were in need of an upgrade in their space and solutions, a large focus
    was put on increasing support for the members of the Police Department,
    both as a recruiting tool and a retention strategy.</p>
    
    <p>Knowing more efficient options were required to securely store a growing assortment of officer gear and personal belongings, administrators surveyed regional case studies and conducted on-site visits to discover what solutions would suit the new facility. They found having the ability to walk through the spaces and obtain literature to reference after the fact, helped to move decision making along in terms of what options they felt would have a major impact on department operations and morale.</p>
    
    <h3>A Welcoming Environment For Officers</h3>
<p>The result of this diligent research is a setting that is as inspiring as it is inviting, allowing officers to safely and efficiently prepare for their shift and comfortably unwind upon its completion. By utilizing Spacesaver’s <a href="/products/locker-storage/freestyle-personal-storage-locker/">FreeStyle® Personal Storage Lockers</a>, the department was able to accommodate the specific needs of the individuals who use them and create a support structure for those working in sometimes turbulent conditions.</p>

<p>Capable of being outfitted with a wide variety of accessories for tactical gear and weapons storage, the personal storage lockers also offer users the ability to store personal gear including tablets, cell phones, and firearms. Additionally, as no officer is “one-size-fits-all”, each locker in the Men’s and Women’s locker rooms includes integral benches designed to accommodate individuals of all shapes, sizes, and accessibility levels.</p>

The Key to Retention Is In the Locker | Public Safety Facility Design

Spacesaver’s officer lockers help support more serene shifts.

<h2>Everything is Bigger in Texas</h2>
<p>This year’s International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Tradeshow – the largest and most impactful law enforcement event of the year – held in Dallas, Texas from October 15-18 was no exception. Featuring approximately 16,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors, the show was buzzing with new ways to better serve and protect communities across the world.</p>

<h3>What We Saw and Heard</h3>
<p>Times are a changing and the public safety market is rolling along with them. Attendees indicated an <strong>increased number of new facilities will be constructed in the next two years</strong>, and turnkey storage solutions like those that Spacesaver provides, will be in high demand. One design element indicated as a ‘must have’ for attendees in their new facilities is a <strong>secure digital evidence storage solution</strong>, specifically one that combines physical security with the capacity to prevent digital attacks.</p>

<p>Continuing in the evidence storage vein, another point of emphasis for attendees was the need for an <strong>effective pass through/pass back storage system</strong>. For instances like temporary evidence storage involved in court cases, there’s high demand for a solution that allows secured and tracked holding until its use in a case or submission to long-term storage.</p>

<p>
Rounding out our big three from the show is the ever-present need for <strong>better guns and ammo storage within stations</strong>. Facing a shortage of applicants and a struggle with retaining current officers, administrators are striving to bolster their forces by improving the systems and processes within their respective precincts.</p>

<h3>What We Presented</h3>
<p>In our booth, we featured our <a href="/products/locker-storage/freestyle-personal-storage-locker/">Personal Storage Lockers</a>, <a href="/products/evidence-storage/evidence-lockers/">Evidence Storage Lockers</a>, and <a href="/products/day-use-lockers/">Day Use Lockers</a> and a <a href="/products/universal-weapon-rack/">Universal™ Weapons Rack</a> mounted on an <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/heavy-duty-mobile-racking/">ActivRAC high-density mobile storage system</a>. Incorporating these solutions with digital assets including a slide show presentation (reach out to our team for information) that emphasized the practical application of each for viewers to see.</p>

<h3>Local Expertise</h3>
<p>Spacesaver has a <a href="/company-about-spacesaver/spacesaver-partners/">nationwide network of local storage experts</a>, who work with you to help assess and meet the storage needs of your facility and its officers. Our space planning services and product solutions, along with our long-term maintenance programs, are unmatched.</p>

<h2>Connect with the Experts</h2>
<p>Spacesaver’s public safety consultants are here to provide customized solutions that fit your department’s individual needs and allow you to better serve your community. Reach out to set up a free, on-site assessment of your space today.</p>

Hail to the Chiefs! What we saw and heard at the 2022 IACP Tradeshow

What we saw and heard at the 2022 IACP Tradeshow.

<h2>We don’t have to tell you that law enforcement personnel often face a strenuous environment—and doing small things to make them feel appreciated can go a long way.</h2>
<p> We’ve found a way to do that in an unlikely place—your department’s locker rooms. </p>

<h2>Locker Customization</h2>
<p>For many police officers around the United States, a <a href="/markets/public-safety-storage/space-optimization/police-locker-room-storage/">personal storage locker</a> is “home base”—a place where they can keep personal and professional items safe and secure.</p>

<p>The <a href="/products/locker-storage/freestyle-personal-storage-locker/">FreeStyle® Personal Storage Locker</a> is manufactured in a variety of <strong>different sizes</strong> in order to fit in any locker room. They come in varying heights measured in 1” increments in order to take advantage of available vertical space.</p>

<p>With a <strong>wide variety of accessories</strong> like bins, compartments, garment hooks, and drawers, customization becomes easy and allows each officer to securely store uniforms, equipment, weapons, bullet-proof vests, and their personal items.</p>


<p>The lockers also come in a <strong>wide variety of finishes</strong> to give the locker room a sleek and aesthetically pleasing appearance that suits the department’s style. They can also be customized with shields, logos, crests, or other graphics to make the locker room truly unique.</p>

<h2>Need More Space?</h2>
<p>If you’ve added more personnel to your department and need to increase the storage available in your locker rooms, addressing your concerns might take a little more work than a simple retrofit. For these situations, our storage experts have worked with departments to create floor plans that can maximize space in an existing footprint.</p>

<h3>Two-Tier Lockers</h3>
<p>One way to increase the number of lockers in a current footprint is to consider tiered lockers with smaller openings, as not all personnel need full-sized lockers. In this solution, smaller “two-tier” lockers allow for an increase in the number of lockers in the same footprint and still retain the necessary ADA clearances.</p>


<h3>Retractable Breadboard Bench Locker Seating</h3>
<p>Another way to accommodate an increase in personnel is to reconsider locker room seating. When a department needed to add additional lockers and increase the size of those lockers, it had to omit the locker room’s freestanding benches. To create seating, retractable breadboard locker benches were created. Being able to retract the bench into the locker bases reduced the depth of each locker by 12"—making it possible to obtain the necessary number of lockers without having to give up seating.</p>


<blockquote>“When people come in and they have better equipment to work with, that honestly helps them on the streets. They work a little harder and a little happier—and that translates into doing good work for the public.”</blockquote>
<p>- Frederick Harran, Director of Public Safety, <a href="/portfolio-posts/evidence-storage-lockers-assist-with-accreditation-at-bensalem-police-department/">Bensalem Police Department</a></p>

<h3>Intergrate Your Lockers &amp; HVAC System</h3>
<p>Sweaty uniforms are no fun for anyone and can create an unpleasant locker room environment, so slats or diamond perforated locker options are available to allow for natural air flow, or the locker bank can be integrated into the building’s HVAC system for even better drying.</p>


<h3>Duty Bag Lockers</h3>
<p>The time of your officers and other public safety personnel is precious—and when they need to move quickly, the last thing they need is to be held up by gear that isn’t immediately accessible. In these situations, duty bag lockers are an ideal way to create a secure storage space for this equipment while keeping it out of locker rooms and other spaces.</p>

<h3>Staying Connected</h3>
<p>Public safety officers are likely to carry their own personal electronic devices as well as duty devices that need to stay charged during the day. FreeStyle Personal Storage Lockers can come with a modular electronic component that allows for mobile devices and other electronics to charge in the locker itself.</p>

<p>While it may not seem like something as simple as secure locker storage could contribute to an increase in a police department’s morale, that’s exactly what the <a href="/products/locker-storage/freestyle-personal-storage-locker/">FreeStyle lockers</a> have done.</p>



<h2>Is your locker room needing an update?</h2>
<p>When you’re ready to design a new or renovate your existing locker room, contact us for free insights into the planning and design process. We can answer your questions and suggest layouts to optimize your space. There’s no cost and no obligation, so take the first step today!</p>


Creating an Inviting Home Base with Police Lockers

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<p>When Salt Lake City began planning a new public safety building in the heart of downtown, all services for the police and fire departments had to be housed under one roof. Space was limited in the expensive urban area, so the design team put a major emphasis on efficiency.</p>
<p>Like many other areas around the building, the motorcycle garage needed to make efficient use not only of limited space, but also of officers’ time. That’s why the design team opted to install custom <a href="/products/locker-storage/freestyle-personal-storage-locker/">FreeStyle® Personal Storage Lockers</a> from Spacesaver in the garage. By installing the lockers right next to the motorcycle parking spaces, officers could eliminate the extra time needed to walk back and forth between duty bag storage and the garage.</p>
<p>Each motorcycle patrol locker is 90 inches tall and equipped with a variety of features to optimize the space:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Sloped top to present a finished appearance and prevent officers from storing items on top of the lockers</li>
    <li>Document holder to keep paperwork organized</li>
    <li>Interior lockbox to provide an additional layer of security for personal valuables</li>
    <li>Drawer with boot tray to keep boots separate from clothing and other gear</li>
    <li>Body armor tray to allow officers to dry body armor horizontally, as recommended by the manufacturer</li>
<li>Combination locks</li>
</ul>
<p>Motorcycle patrol lockers in the garage help officers save time and keep their gear organized.</p>

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The Key to Retention Is In the Locker | Public Safety Facility Design

Hail to the Chiefs! What we saw and heard at the 2022 IACP Tradeshow

Creating an Inviting Home Base with Police Lockers

Motorcycle Patrol Lockers - Convenient Storage for Officers' Gear