Investigations & Evidence
Aug 3, 2025, 05 30 38 Pm

How Police Are Using RFID to Streamline Inventory and Evidence Tracking

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Police departments are adopting RFID technology to streamline how they track evidence, weapons, gear, and vehicles—replacing manual processes with quick, wireless scans. Borrowed from military and retail logistics, RFID uses microchipped tags that can be read instantly, even through containers, providing speed, accuracy, and better inventory visibility. Early law enforcement adoption began in evidence rooms, but falling costs and new mobile and fixed devices have expanded use to patrol gear, fleet tracking, and audits. Agencies report that processes that once took weeks can now be completed in minutes, freeing up time and improving accountability.

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