RFID Labels In Law Enforcement

Robust RFID labels by Schreiner LogiData are used to mark guns and bulletproof vests

Schreiner LogiData has developed an intelligent solution that allows the Hamburg Police Department to mark firearms and ballistic vests in a way that they can be clearly allocated to the officers to whom they have been personally issued. The RFID labels are integrated into the arms and body armor and enable fast, automatic identification when the items are checked in and out, and while officers are on duty. This identification process saves the force valuable time.

Schreiner LogiData has developed a very small RFID label for automatic identification and registration of pistols, which is integrated into the grip. The robust RFID label delivers full functionality despite the metal surroundings and even withstands the extreme loads acting on it when the weapon is fired, throughout its service life. Thanks to the label it is now possible to document that every officer has received the right weapon and has returned it to the arms room when going off duty.

For the same purpose, the police department has had their ballistic vests equipped with Schreiner LogiData's ((rfid))-DuraTag. The vests are customized to fit the wearer and can now be quickly allocated to the right individual at the time of check-out, on duty, and to reliably identify the officer in case of an accident. Due to its flat design with a thickness of just 0.75 millimeters the ((rfid))-DuraTag can be attached to the vest without impairing wearing comfort. The RFID tag is completely encapsulated, which makes it highly resistant to moisture. It easily withstands the high temperatures of up to 90 °C that occur during regular cleaning of the vests. In addition, data about scheduled cleaning cycles can be stored on the RFID tag.

The integration of RFID labels in the weapons and protective vests also avoids errors that can occur when serial numbers are manually entered into a system. This makes administration and management of weapons and vests clearly more efficient and saves time. Last but not least, the reliable and clear allocation of a piece of equipment to the appropriate officer enhances safety.

SOURCE: Schreiner Group