Folsom Police Department Modernizes Evidence Exchange with Smart Lockers

The Folsom Police Department needed a safer, more efficient way to return property and evidence to citizens without overextending staff resources. Manual, in-person exchanges required officer availability, created scheduling bottlenecks, and introduced unnecessary risk into the process.

By implementing Luxer One’s smart locker system, the department transformed how evidence is distributed. This system creates a secure, automated solution that improves efficiency, strengthens chain of custody, and enables 24/7 access for the community.

Key Takeaways

Asset Exchange Lockers used by police officer for evidence exchange

The Challenge

Before adopting smart lockers, the Folsom Police Department relied on manual, in-lobby evidence exchanges. This process required officer presence and coordination. This approach doubled manpower requirements, introduced inefficiencies, and limited availability to standard business hours.

These constraints led to scheduling conflicts for citizens and increased risk for evidence technicians handling sensitive items. The department needed a solution that would make evidence return secure, asynchronous, and less resource-intensive.

The Solution: 

Luxer One deployed a smart locker system for evidence exchange, allowing technicians to securely store returned property and provide citizens with access codes for retrieval.

This automated process enables:

  • Secure, self-service pickup without officer involvement
  • Digital tracking for every transaction
  • Flexible storage configurations for different item sizes
  • Seamless integration into existing workflows

This automated process resulted in a more modern evidence distribution system that prioritizes both safety and efficiency.

Evidence asset exchange lockers for police departments

The Result

Resident using touchscreen to pickup package from Luxer One smart package lockers

As a result, the implementation of smart lockers significantly improved operations for both staff and the community:

  • 743 items successfully returned, demonstrating strong adoption
  • 464 users engaged, including both staff and citizens
  • Average pickup time of 1.5 days, speeding up the return process
  • Reduced need for officer involvement, saving time and resources
  • Improved communication through automated email and SMS notifications

Ultimately, the system streamlined workflows while maintaining strict evidence handling standards.

The Impact

By automating evidence exchange, the Folsom Police Department removed a major operational bottleneck while improving service to the community. Officers and technicians now spend less time coordinating pickups and more time focused on critical responsibilities.

“The evidence techs love it… they go through their process, place property in a locker and send out that access code. The system allows 24/7 property release—no rush for the person to get there. It’s convenient for everybody.”

– Lou W., Lieutenant, Folsom Police Department

This transformation highlights how smart locker technology can modernize public sector workflows. These systems ultimately enhance safety, efficiency, and citizen experience all at once.

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