Evidence Boxes

Some evidence doesn't belong in plastic bags. Either the plastic will not provide protection to the handler of the evidence or the plastic will cause damage to the evidence. For metal evidence or sharp evidence, we suggest using cardboard boxes. Complete with pre-printed evidence forms, all our evidence boxes are 200 pounds per square inch burst strength stock with tuck-in sides for strength and security.

Knife Boxes

Knives can cause difficulties if not packaged in hard-sided containers. These boxes stack neatly and safely on a shelf to protect personnel in the Property Room. For transportation to the lab or to court, boxes protect everyone involved. The reusable nylon ties below can be used to secure the knife by wrapping the ties around it and through the holes in the box. Because the ties are reusable, the knife can be easily removed for latent print processing or other laboratory tests. Then, using the same ties, secure it back in the same box.

Handgun Boxes

Handgun boxes are about the size of a book (inside dimensions are 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2"). If a shelf is available in the Property Room, place the guns on end in their boxes like books on a shelf. Write the case number or other identifying data on the "spine" of the box for easy retrieval. Chain-of-evidence labels are printed on the top of each box. Arrows on the box indicate the direction of the muzzle. There are no pictures or drawing of guns on them. There are small holes in the bottom of the box which can be used to fasten the gun in place, using our nylon ties (shown below). Of course, never, NEVER, NEVER store a gun in a plastic bag.

Footwear Impression Boxes

Some evidence doesn’t belong in plastic bags. Boxes protect evidence from dents and scratches, and protects the evidence handler from potential injury. Lightning Powder ® Evidence Boxes are built from strong, 200psi burst strength stock with tuck-in sides for strength and security, and feature pre-printed chain-of-possession information.

Available in bundles of 25 in the following four sizes:
Knife Boxes: 16" x 3" x 2"
Handgun Boxes: 12.5" x 7.5" x 2"
Rifle Boxes: 51" x 9" x 3"
Cast Storage Boxes: 17.25" x 11" x 2.25"

Rifle Boxes

Instead of standing rifles in a corner where they rub against each other and fall out when you're looking for one, store rifles in boxes. Write your case numbers on the side of the box for easy retrieval, instead of fumbling through tangled evidence tags tied through the trigger guard. Arrows are printed on the box to indicate the direction of the muzzle. There are holes in the box to fasten the gun with the reusable nylon ties below. Chain-of-custody labels are printed on the box. Inside dimensions are 51" x 9" x 3".

Reusable Nylon Tie Downs

For use with knife, handgun and rifle boxes, these nylon tie downs insert through the holes in the bottom of the boxes and wrap around the evidence to keep it from shifting around inside the box. These 10 1/2" ties can be reused simply by pressing the releasing tab. If a large piece of evidence (e.g., rifle with scope) must be held in place, simply put two ties together.