No matter how small a community is, crime still happens. Law enforcement in the area may be limited to only a few officers, but they still deal with a high volume of evidence. They’re typically doing.
When space is tight and security is non-negotiable, the evidence room has to work smarter.
By some estimates, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. Think about that. Every day, in excess of 570 people experience sexual violence in this country.
Law enforcement works hard to lock up criminals — but to do so, they also need to lock up evidence. Lost or compromised evidence can derail investigations and end careers. Failure to secure a chain.