Update:
Making a Functional, Inclusive, and Long Lasting Public Safety Facility
10/31/2022
The Department of Corrections, the police, the fire department, and all dispatch services are being combined under one roof in many communities today as they streamline their public safety operations. This is crucial to the department’s effectiveness. We can contribute to the safety of our communities by creating an environment where all employees can collaborate more successfully than in the past.
MOBILE SHELVES SAVE SPACE AND TIME
Compact storage options are crucial when numerous agencies are housed in one public safety building. This is particularly true for Quartermaster/Armory facilities and records rooms where delicate equipment like bulletproof vests, firearms, and gas masks must be properly stored. The improper kind of storage might make it difficult to access and see what is available, even with plenty of shelves.
High-density mobile storage systems will help with increased access and safety. Mobile shelves make it possible for multiple departments to store much more equipment in a small area. They can also provide enhanced security for particular kinds of equipment. For media storage, a lateral storage system can be put in place. Weapons racks can be added to mobile systems in the Quartermaster Facility to add an additional level of security for firearms. This makes inventory management simpler. Employees may perform a physical “eyes-on” count without touching anything, which saves a ton of time and materials
INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
We are frequently asked how we choose the appropriate ratio of lockers for men and women in the dressing room. Is there a formula to predict our department’s future gender mix?
The truth is that it’s impossible to forecast future hiring trends. Gender-neutral locker rooms, where all the lockers are situated in a common space next to private showers and changing rooms, are becoming more popular. With this setup, three issues are simultaneously resolved:
- It takes the guesswork out of attempting to foresee the gender split in your police force in 10 or twenty years.
- Everyone may participate in chats before and after shifts thanks to it.
- It fosters an environment that is more welcoming.
PRESERVATION
Do you want to preserve the history of the police and fire departments? Archival storage for a museum devoted to these two significant entities is something we can assist you with. Your modest yet well-rounded collection of police and fire memorabilia will have extra room thanks to our services.
Our team may collaborate with your architects to create a storage section in your new building that is modeled after a warehouse. There is space for all of your current archives as well as room for upcoming purchases thanks to static shelving and art racks combined with an improved cataloging system.
Midwest Storage Solutions understands the complex working environment of public safety officers, and has designed and engineered storage solutions that help law enforcement officials do their job more effectively. From evidence to personal gear and memorabilia, we’ve got the right storage solution, contact us today.