Evidence Storage Mobile Shelving for Roy Police Department in Roy, UT
Discover how Material Handling USA installed mobile shelving for secure evidence storage at Roy Police Department in Roy, Utah.
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About the Roy Police Department
The Roy Police Department serves the City of Roy in Weber County, Utah, located along the Wasatch Front between Ogden and Layton. With a population of approximately 39,000 residents, Roy is a well-established community in the northern Utah c or ridor. The police department operates from its facility at 5051 South 1900 West, providing law enforcement, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and community safety services to the city.
The Situation
Like police departments across the country, the Roy Police Department faces ongoing pressure to store growing volumes of physical evidence within a fixed-size evidence room. Utah’s evidence retention requirements, combined with the natural accumulation of case evidence over decades of operations, create a storage challenge that only grows over time.
The department’s evidence room needed to be modernized with a storage system that could significantly increase capacity within the existing room dimensions. Expand ing the evidence room through construction would require budget allocation, building permits, and months of disruption. A high-density storage solution offered a faster, more cost-effective path to solving the capacity challenge.
The Solution
Material Handling USA designed and installed an mechanical-assist mobile shelving systemfor the Roy Police Department’s evidence room. The system was purchased through the Utah State Contract (MA1231), providing the department with competitive, pre-negotiated pricing and streamlined procurement.
The installation features multiple mobile carriages with double-entry shelving, steel end panels, and three-spoke mechanical-assist handles. The shelving is configured with adjustable levels and dividers to organize evidence by case, category, and type. The complete system includes freight, inside delivery, and professional installation.
System Drawing
The following layout drawing shows the mobile shelving configuration designed for the Roy Police Department evidence room.
Features
Multiple Mobile Carriages
Several mobile carriages on a rail t rack system provide high-density evidence storage with aisles that open on demand.
Double-Entry Shelving
Shelving is accessible from both sides of each aisle, maximizing usable storage area and allowing evidence to be organized and retrieved from either direction.
Adjustable Shelves with Dividers
Shelf levels adjust to accommodate different evidence sizes, and dividers create organized compartments for case separation.
Steel End Panels
Grey steel end panels protect evidence from environmental exposure and provide a durable, professional appearance.
Mechanical-Assist Handles
Three-spoke handles with geared drive provide smooth, easy operation for opening aisles, even when carriages are loaded with heavy evidence.
Utah State Contract Pricing
Purchased through Utah State Contract MA1231, providing competitive pricing and simplified procurement for government agencies.
Advantage
The primary advantage of mobile shelving for the Roy Police Department is the ability to modernize the evidence room without construction. The mobile system fits within the existing room footprint and approximately doubles the storage capacity compared to static shelving. For a city department operating on a municipal budget, this avoids the six-figure cost of evidence room expansion while delivering an immediate increase in capacity.
Procurement through the Utah State Contract further simplifies the process by providing pre-negotiated pricing and eliminating the need for a separate competitive bid process.
Benefits
Doubled Evidence Storage Capacity
The mobile shelving system approximately doubles the evidence storage capacity of the Roy Police Department’s existing evidence room, supporting retention requirements for years to come.
Chain-of-Custody Support
Organized shelving with dividers, clear labeling areas, and lockable aisles support the chain-of-custody documentation required in criminal cases and accreditation reviews.
Municipal Budget Efficiency
Purchased through Utah State Contract pricing, the system delivered maximum storage capacity at a competitive cost without the expense of room expansion or renovation.
Minimal Disruption
Installation was completed within the standard lead time with minimal disruption to department operations, unlike a construction project that could take months.
Return on Investment
For a municipal police department, the ROI of mobile shelving is measured in avoided construction costs and extended evidence room lifespan. Evidence room expansion can cost $200,000 or more when accounting for secure walls, environmental controls, access systems, and construction labor. The mobile shelving system provides comparable capacity improvement at a fraction of that investment, funded through the standard equipment budget rather than a capital project.
Installation and Project Process
Material Handling USA managed the complete project from consultation through installation. The system was designed to match the specific dimensions and requirements of the Roy PD evidence room. All components were delivered, assembled, and commissioned on-site byour professional installation team. The department’s evidence management personnel were oriented on proper system operation and maintenance.
Why This Matters for Local Businesses and Agencies
Roy is part of the northern Utah c or ridor along the Wasatch Front, home to dozens of cities and hundreds of thousands of residents. Police departments, sheriff’s offices, city governments, and county agencies throughout Weber County, Davis County, Box Elder County, and the greater Ogden area face similar storage challenges as their communities grow.
Material Handling USA is headquartered in Salt Lake City and serves government agencies, law enforcement, and businesses throughout Utah. Our team provides local expertise, competitive state contract pricing, and professional installation f or evidence storage solutions and mobile shelving systemsof all sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mobile shelving for police evidence storage?
Mobile shelvingfor evidence storage is a high-density system where shelving units are mounted on rolling carriages. Aisles open on demand, allowing departments to store approximately double the evidence in the same room.
Is mobile shelving available on a Utah State Contract?
Yes. mobile shelving is available through Utah State Contract MA1231, providing pre-negotiated pricing for state and local government agencies in Utah.
How much does evidence storage mobile shelving cost?
Costs vary based on system size, configuration, and installation requirements. Contact Material Handling USA for a free quote based on your specific evidence room dimensions and storage needs.
Does Material Handling USA install mobile shelving in Weber County?
Yes. Material Handling USA is headquartered in Salt Lake City and provides design, delivery, and installation formobile shelving systemsthroughout Weber County, Davis County, and all of Utah.
How long does it take to install mobile shelving in a police evidence room?
Most evidence room installations are completed within a few days after materials arrive, with a typical lead time of 6 to 8 weeks for manufacturing and delivery.
Can evidence mobile shelving be locked?
Yes. Mobile shelving systems offer integrated aisle safety locks, and optional keyed locks can restrict carriage movement to authorized evidence room personnel only.
What police departments near Roy, Utah use mobile shelving?
Material Handling USA has installed mobile shelving for law enforcement agencies throughout Utah’s Wasatch Front. Contact us for references and project examples from agencies in your area.
Our Process
Assessment
On-site facility measurement and needs analysis
Design
Custom layout engineered for your space and workflow
Delivery
All components shipped and staged at your facility
Installation
Professional assembly, leveling, and anchoring
Project Results
Need Evidence Storage for Your Utah Law Enforcement Agency?
Material Handling USA provides mobile shelving systems for police departments, sheriff’s offices, and government agencies across Utah through state contract pricing.
See also: police evidence storage mobile shelving at the Unified Police Department in Salt Lake County, or the full mobile shelving overview.
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