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Dasco Evidence Storage Solutions

Purpose-built evidence lockers, pass-through deposit systems, smart RFID storage and expandable weapon racks for law enforcement evidence rooms.

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Dasco electronic evidence locker bank with a police officer depositing a labeled evidence bag

72″

Published locker height

1–6

Closed-back compartments

100+

Weapon-rack components

RFID / PIN

Electronic access options

Evidence Storage Built Around the Chain of Custody

Dasco electronic locker system with secure compartments for evidence intake and retrieval — Dasco electronic locker system used for controlled evidence access

Evidence storage is not ordinary shelving with a lock added to the door. The room has to control the handoff, preserve a known location for every item and make retrieval defensible months or years later. That is why Dasco’s evidence lineup starts with the physical workflow: a closed-back locker bank for a secure property room, a pass-through locker for separated deposit and collection, and VaultTrack electronic lockers when the agency needs RFID or PIN credentials and an access history.

Material Handling USA helps agencies specify the right Dasco combination for police property rooms, sheriff offices, crime labs, corrections facilities and government operations. We begin with the evidence types and the room you have, not with a one-size-fits-all product list. General property, firearms, ammunition, digital devices, cash, narcotics and wet evidence each create different storage and access requirements.

Dasco describes its evidence lockers as heavy-gauge steel systems with quiet-close doors and full-length hidden hinges. Those details matter in a working room: the door should close without a sharp slam, the hinge should not become the weak point, and the compartment should be easy to identify and return to service after an item is collected.

A controlled intake point that limits unnecessary handoffs
A labeled compartment or rack position for each item or weapon
Separate storage zones for general property, firearms, digital media and restricted evidence
A lock type that matches your agency’s access policy and audit requirements
A layout that leaves working and retrieval space instead of filling every square foot with shelves
Current factory drawings and site verification before the purchase order is released

A storage system supports the chain of custody; it does not replace your policy

Your evidence procedures, personnel training, inventory records and disposition rules remain the controlling documents. Dasco hardware gives those practices a consistent physical location and access method. Confirm the final design with your evidence manager, security lead, architect and applicable authority.

Start With a Measured Evidence-Room Layout

Send us a room sketch, photos and your current locker or shelf count. We will help compare Dasco locker, electronic and weapon-storage options before you commit to a configuration.

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Choose the Dasco System for the Handoff You Need to Control

The best product choice is usually determined by where an item enters the process and who must be able to retrieve it. These three systems cover the most common evidence room handoffs. They can be specified alongside Dasco weapon racks and specialty cabinets when one room serves several missions.

Dasco closed-back evidence storage locker with individually secured compartments

Closed-Back Evidence LockersA self-contained bank for the secure property room. Dasco lists 72-inch height, 12-, 15- and 18-inch depths, one through six compartment configurations, 12-inch compartment columns, quiet-close doors and electronic-lock or padlock options.

Dasco pass-through evidence locker with a bank of numbered compartments

Pass-Through Evidence LockersA wall-mounted handoff point between an intake area and the secure collection side. The depositor and evidence manager use different sides of the bank, and the rear collection side is secured by one keyed gate.

Dasco Vaultrack electronic weapon locker system with touchscreen access

VaultTrack RFID E-LockersElectronic storage with RFID or PIN authentication, a touchscreen workflow and automated access history. Dasco publishes 2-door, 8-door and 6-door combo layouts for long guns, handguns, CEWs and mixed kits.

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Evidence Locker Dimensions and Configurations

Dasco publishes a concise set of standard dimensions that makes early planning straightforward. The final drawing still needs to account for the wall, trim, door clearance, base, anchoring and the way your staff approaches each compartment. Use the table as a planning reference rather than a substitute for the current submittal.

Dasco system	Published dimensions	Configurations	Access	Best starting point
Closed-back evidence locker	72″ high; 12″, 15″ or 18″ deep; 12″-wide compartment columns	1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 compartments	Electronic lock or padlock	Standalone bank inside the secure evidence room
Pass-through evidence locker	72″ high × 36″ wide; 12″, 15″ or 18″ deep	Deposit/collection compartments through the wall	Rear side protected by a single keyed security gate	Separate intake and secure collection points
VaultTrack e-locker	22″ wide × 15″ deep; height varies by configuration	2-door, 8-door or 6-door combo	RFID card or PIN with electronic event history	Weapons, kits, handguns, CEWs and controlled handoffs

Closed-back lockers work when the property room already has a controlled entry and the bank can sit inside the secure area. The one-through-six compartment range lets an agency separate small packages, larger bags and mixed evidence without creating a custom cabinet for every item.

Pass-through lockers solve a different problem. Their value is the physical separation between the person depositing evidence and the person collecting it. The rear side is a collection point, not a second public door, and Dasco lists a single keyed security gate for that side of the bank.

For either system, plan labels and positions at the same time as the hardware. A compartment number that matches the property record is more useful than a room full of visually identical doors with no location convention.

VaultTrack E-Lockers for RFID Accountability

When a key log is too slow or too difficult to audit, Dasco’s VaultTrack system adds electronic identity to the locker handoff. Dasco describes a touchscreen workflow in which the user chooses storage or retrieval, authenticates with an RFID card or PIN, selects the desired compartment and receives an alert if the locker is not properly closed. Administrators can review real-time data and automated event history instead of reconstructing access from a paper sheet.

The system is useful for a weapon or evidence room where different users need different access rights. An agency can use the 2-door configuration for carbines, shotguns and kits, the 8-door configuration for handguns and conducted electrical weapons, or the 6-door combo when a single footprint needs to handle mixed equipment. The correct choice follows the inventory and credential policy, not simply the number of doors.

Dasco publishes 16- and 18-gauge carbon-steel components, 120V AC power and an optional uninterruptible power supply. Electrical service, network integration, credential format and software requirements should be confirmed in the current factory package before the room is released for construction.

Published VaultTrack Configurations

Configuration	Published size	Dasco’s recommended use
2-door	22″ W × 40″ H × 15″ D	Carbines, shotguns and kits
8-door	22″ W × 32″ H × 15″ D	Handguns and conducted electrical weapons
6-door combo	22″ W × 72″ H × 15″ D	Mixed carbines, shotguns, kits, handguns and CEWs

Electronic access is a control layer, not the entire record

Keep the case number, evidence description, user role, disposition status and required supervisor approvals in the agency’s normal property workflow. VaultTrack can make the physical access event easier to report; your software and written procedure determine what the event means.

Need RFID or PIN-Based Evidence Access?

Tell us which users need access, what you store and whether the system must connect to an existing credential program. We will confirm the current Dasco package and site requirements.

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Dasco Weapon Storage for Seized Firearms and Accessories

Firearms are difficult to store in a general evidence run because the inventory includes long guns, carbines, handguns, magazines, ammunition, optics and conducted electrical weapons. Dasco’s weapon-storage families give each category a deliberate position while preserving room to expand. Select open, closed or electronic access based on your agency policy and the way the property room is staffed.

Dasco double-sided expandable weapon rack configured for rifles and pistols

Expandable Weapon RacksDasco’s Universal Back Panel accepts more than 100 components for long guns, sidearms, magazines, ammunition and accessories. Use a single-sided, double-sided or wall-mounted configuration, then expand as the inventory changes.

Dasco bi-fold weapon rack with perforated doors and rifle storage components

Bi-Fold Weapon RacksPerforated bi-fold doors provide closed-access storage without the forward swing of a traditional door. Dasco publishes all-welded steel, 15-inch depth and layouts that can be bolted, stacked or mounted side-to-side.

Dasco enclosed weapon storage cabinet with a steel tambour door

Enclosed Weapon CabinetsA welded steel cabinet with a bi-parting tambour door and multi-point lock for a less conspicuous weapon zone at a station, outpost or secure evidence room.

Dasco multi-compartment weapon locker for controlled evidence storage

Weapons Multi-LockersIndividually lockable mailbox-style compartments organize carbines, sidearms and accessories. Dasco publishes configurations that store up to 20 handguns or eight long guns.

Dasco magazine storage drawer cabinet for weapons and evidence-room accessories

Magazine and Ammunition DrawersDedicated drawer storage keeps magazines, ammunition and small weapon components accounted for instead of loose in a general bin. It can be specified alongside the rack or cabinet so the weapon and its accessories have deliberate positions.

Dasco Taser and conducted electrical weapon storage cabinet

Taser and CEW CabinetsA compact dedicated cabinet for conducted electrical weapons and other small electronics. Dasco publishes options that can secure and charge up to 20 CEWs in one cabinet, subject to the selected configuration and power package.

Weapon-Storage Planning Reference

Dasco product	Published size range	Storage format	Where it fits
Expandable Weapon Rack	50″ or 84″ H; 34″ or 40″ W; wall-mounted 24″ H	Open, single- or double-sided; Universal Back Panel	Long guns, sidearms, magazines, ammunition and accessories
Bi-Fold Weapon Rack	15″ deep; 36″ or 42″ W; 48″, 65.5″, 72″ or 84″ H	Perforated bi-fold doors; bolted or stacked configurations	Closed-access storage where aisle clearance matters
Weapons Multi-Locker	Multiple compartment configurations	Individually lockable mailbox-style doors	Up to 20 handguns or 8 long guns, according to Dasco
Weapon Storage Cabinet	36″ W × 22″ D; 60″, 66″, 72″ or 83″ H	Welded cabinet; bi-parting tambour door and multi-point lock	Inconspicuous storage at stations, outposts and secure rooms

Dasco’s Universal Back Panel is the important planning detail behind the expandable rack. Components can be rearranged as the inventory changes, and additional posts and panels can be added later. That does not mean every room should start with the maximum component count; it means the initial layout can be sized to the current mission without discarding the whole system when the agency’s inventory changes.

The bi-fold and enclosed-cabinet families serve a different access preference. Perforated doors allow visual inspection while keeping a closed front, while a tambour cabinet creates a less conspicuous weapon zone. Multi-lockers and compact sidearm solutions fill the small-item gap so handguns, CEWs and body-worn electronics are not left in open bins beside long guns.

Match the Rack to Your Current Weapon Inventory

Send a count by weapon type, along with the room dimensions and required access method. We will map long guns, sidearms, ammunition and accessories into a Dasco configuration you can expand later.

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Specialty Storage for Digital Evidence and Small Equipment

Dasco secure computer storage cabinet for electronics and digital evidence

A property room increasingly receives devices that are small, valuable and sensitive to unauthorized access: laptops, tablets, phones, body-camera media and portable drives. They should not disappear into an unassigned cardboard box while a case is waiting for forensic examination. Dasco’s electronics cabinets and powered storage towers provide a deliberate zone near the processing bench, with a compartment or cabinet location that can be labeled and audited.

Small equipment also benefits from a defined location. A Taser or CEW cabinet, magazine drawer and compact compartment locker prevent different evidence categories from being mixed simply because they are all physically small. The design decision is less about buying every specialty cabinet and more about deciding which items need individual access, charging, separation or a restricted zone.

We can combine specialty cabinets with a closed-back or pass-through bank so intake remains simple while the final storage position reflects the evidence type. The result is a room that is easier to inventory because each category has a reason for its location.

Dasco powered laptop storage tower with individual compartments

Powered Laptop StorageDigital evidence is still physical evidence when it arrives as a laptop, tablet or camera. A dedicated powered tower keeps devices in assigned compartments near the forensics work point instead of mixed into boxed property. Use a separate secure cabinet for larger electronics when the inventory calls for it.

Design the Evidence Room Before You Order the Locker

Dasco evidence storage room with organized archival boxes and a central working aisle — Organized evidence storage room with labeled archival boxes and a working aisle

A good evidence-room design follows the path of the item: intake, verification, processing, short-term holding, long-term storage, retrieval and disposition. A locker is only one point in that path. If the room has no working surface, no separate location for wet evidence or no clear restricted zone, a larger locker bank will not solve the workflow.

Before product selection, document the current inventory by category and estimate annual intake. Include retention periods and the amount of property that should be purged or transferred. Then measure the actual room: clear wall runs, wall openings, door swings, ceiling height, columns, sprinkler clearances, floor condition and power. The result is a capacity model that can be reviewed by the evidence manager and the people responsible for security and facilities.

Dasco’s modular options are valuable because the layout can be intentional. A pass-through bank can establish the handoff, a VaultTrack unit can handle restricted weapons, an expandable rack can absorb a changing inventory, and specialty cabinets can keep digital or small equipment out of the general run.

Our Evidence-Storage Planning Sequence

Map the handoff

We start with how evidence arrives, who receives it, where it is processed and how it is retrieved. That determines whether the first control point should be a closed-back bank, a pass-through wall installation or an electronic locker.

Measure the room

Clear wall length, wall openings, ceiling height, door swings, columns, sprinkler clearances, work surfaces and power locations all affect the usable layout. A room sketch is more useful than a product wish list.

Separate evidence types

General property, firearms, ammunition, digital devices, cash, narcotics and wet or biological evidence should not be forced into one undifferentiated run. We reserve restricted zones and dedicated compartments before counting capacity.

Specify access and tracking

Choose padlock, keyed, RFID or PIN access based on your agency policy and audit needs. VaultTrack is suited to electronic event history; a mechanical locker may be the right choice for a simpler chain-of-custody process.

Draw, quote and install

The final package should show the locker count, opening sizes, storage zones, component selection, anchoring assumptions and electrical needs. MH-USA can coordinate supply and installation after the current factory drawings are confirmed.

Room sketch or CAD drawing with clear dimensions
Photos of doors, walls, columns, electrical points and existing storage
Current compartment, shelf, weapon and bulk-property counts
Annual intake and retention information by evidence category
Access-control preference: key, padlock, RFID, PIN or a combination
Installation phasing needs if the property room must remain operational

Plan for the room’s constraints, not a catalog photograph

The final fit depends on current manufacturer drawings and the site. We verify clearances, anchoring, power, wall conditions and the operating sequence before committing a configuration.

Have a Room That Is Full or Difficult to Explain?

A rough sketch and a few photos are enough to start a useful conversation. We can turn them into a measured evidence-storage plan and a clear list of decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dasco Evidence Storage

These answers summarize the current manufacturer information used for this page. Confirm the exact configuration, drawings, lock package and site requirements with Dasco and your project team before ordering.

What is the difference between a closed-back and pass-through evidence locker?

A closed-back bank is a self-contained locker installed inside the secure evidence room. An officer or evidence technician opens the compartment at the front, and an electronic lock or padlock controls access. A pass-through bank is installed in a wall and creates separate deposit and collection points: the depositor uses one side, while the evidence manager retrieves from the other side behind a keyed security gate. Dasco lists closed-back configurations from one through six compartments and pass-through units at 72 inches high by 36 inches wide.

What sizes are available for Dasco closed-back evidence lockers?

Dasco’s official evidence page lists closed-back lockers at 72 inches high, with 12-, 15- and 18-inch depths. Each compartment column is 12 inches wide, while the overall width changes with the selected one-, two-, three-, four- or six-compartment configuration. Confirm the current drawing and clearances for the exact bank before releasing a purchase order.

Can a Dasco evidence locker use RFID access?

Yes. Dasco describes electronic locking for its closed-back evidence lockers: an officer uses an individual RFID card to secure a compartment, and the evidence manager uses an authorized card to retrieve it. For a larger electronic audit trail, Dasco’s Vaultrack system uses RFID or PIN authentication, records access events and offers configurations for long guns, handguns, CEWs and mixed kits. The exact credential and software integration should be confirmed with the current factory package.

What does VaultTrack record?

Dasco describes Vaultrack as a smart locker system with real-time monitoring, automated logs and reporting. Its published user flow has the user select storage or retrieval at the touchscreen, authenticate with an RFID card or PIN, select the desired locker and close it after the item is handled. That creates an electronic event history for the system. It supports accountability; it does not replace your agency’s evidence policy, case-number procedures or disposition records.

How can an expandable weapon rack grow with an evidence inventory?

Dasco’s Expandable Weapon Rack uses a Universal Back Panel and more than 100 components for long guns, pistols, ammunition, magazines and accessories. The rack can be single-sided, double-sided or wall mounted. Because posts, panels and components can be added or rearranged, an agency can specify the current weapon mix without locking itself into one shelf arrangement. Confirm the required component set against the current inventory and the manufacturer’s drawings.

When is a bi-fold weapon rack a better fit than an open rack?

A bi-fold rack is useful when the agency wants closed-access storage but cannot afford the forward swing clearance of a conventional door. Dasco publishes perforated bi-fold doors, all-welded steel construction, multiple installation orientations and 15-inch depth. The published widths are 36 or 42 inches and the heights are 48, 65.5, 72 or 84 inches. The final choice depends on the long-gun count, access policy, aisle width and whether magazines or other components need to share the cabinet.

Does buying Dasco storage make an evidence room compliant or accredited?

No storage product can promise accreditation or automatic compliance. Hardware is one part of a larger system that includes written procedures, staff training, access control, inventory records, inspections and the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. We can design around your agency’s policy and the current manufacturer documentation, but your evidence manager, architect, security lead and applicable authority must approve the final configuration.

What should we send for a Dasco evidence-storage quote?

Start with a room plan or rough sketch, clear dimensions, door and wall-opening locations, ceiling height, photos, current locker or shelf counts, annual intake by evidence type, retention requirements, weapon counts and the access method you use today. Also note whether the room must stay operational during installation. Those details let us compare closed-back, pass-through, VaultTrack and weapon-storage options without guessing at capacity or site constraints.

Manufacturer Sources and Technical References

Dasco product names, dimensions, configurations and access workflows on this page were checked against the manufacturer’s current public pages and product literature. MH-USA supplies the products and coordinates the design conversation; the manufacturer documentation controls the final submittal.

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Important project qualification

Product availability, dimensions, finishes, lock systems, electrical requirements and component selections can change. Request current factory drawings and confirm your agency’s policy, security requirements and authority-having-jurisdiction requirements before purchase.

Plan a Dasco Evidence Storage Solution

Tell us what you store, how evidence enters the room and what the current layout cannot do. Material Handling USA will help you move from product options to a measured, supportable plan.

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Dasco Evidence Storage Solutions

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