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Published: 28 September 2016

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Police officers are such a valuable and important aspect of our society, so it’s never a waste to make things easier for them. This includes giving them the best equipment, the best security, and the most trustworthy atmosphere, especially at their police station. Highly specialized, extremely durable, secure, and roomy police station specialty lockers and locker rooms are a subtle yet magnificent way to improve their daily functioning. Specialty lockers will help to provide a positive and secure environment.

Carroll Seating Company offers state of the art welded metal lockers that assure safety. This is incredibly important when considering all of the potentially dangerous and expensive gear police officers need. These can also be used as evidence lockers because of their formidable construction and hard to breach security. By providing adequate specialty locker storage, equipment can be taken care of well and be kept safe from any tampering or damage.

Another aspect of our American made, police lockers is that they can be personalized. This touch of home can be a welcomed sight when having to work in such a high stress and potentially dangerous field. This combination of security and comfort goes a long way and is something that can really make a difference in a station.

Combining security and comfort is a perfect way to compliment any police or security force. This can provide untold comfort knowing your equipment has not been tampered with and will perform the way it is supposed to. This is also important for guaranteeing a personal space that is well protected and has character.

While it may seem silly that security is needed within a police locker room, the truth is this is one of the most important aspects of station security. When you know that everything is safe and protected at work, then you can really put your all into the job.

Published: 29 June 2016

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That final bell has gone off, the students have deserted the building for the next three months, and it’s time to get to work. You want your building to look amazing when they come back, and that can mean some serious renovation. One change that will make your space look amazing? New lockers!

Do Lockers Actually Matter?

Many administrators don’t actually value locker conditions, and for good reason. It’s been some time since most administrators and teachers alike have wandered through the halls as students. Think back to your middle and high school days, thought, to answer that question. Did your locker matter? Absolutely! It was the one space you could count on while switching from room to room all day. It was the one space in the building that was yours. Complete with posters, customizable shelves, and that pair of gym shorts at the back you kept forgetting to take home, it was an important space in your life, and it is in the lives of your students as well.

Deciding on the Right Upgrades

If you’re not sure what upgrades to make, you may want to consider the following checklist.

Consider Size First: There’s only so much space in the building, so if you can nail down the right locker size from the outset, you’re going to make your search quite a bit easier. Decide whether a full locker or a two tiered system might best meet the needs of your students. Think carefully about how often they hit their lockers between classes, what gets stored, and more to decide on the right lockers to meet your needs.
Added Features: Lockers aren’t what they once were. In fact, there are many features to choose from you hadn’t considered in today’s lockers. If you go with recessed handles, you’re going to find far fewer snags on student clothing and backpacks. Decide whether you need single point locking or multi-point locking to help protect a student’s possessions. You may even want to go witih electronic keypads to help eliminate the more traditional locker padlocks.
Think Assembly: How much time does your maintenance staff have to deal with the locker issue? It’s possible that there’s not much time, so decide whether you want to waste that time assembling lockers or whether you’d prefer to buy something preassembled.
Don’t Forget Appearance: Lockers can look amazing! Go with school colors, varied door colors, and more to help enhance how those lockers look and how students feel about your space.

Summer is the perfect time to upgrade student lockers. Get busy with that project now. Contact us today to help select the perfect school lockers for your space.

Published: 31 May 2016

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Choosing new hall lockers for your students? You certainly have your work cut out for you. Whether you’re designing a brand new building or you’re retrofitting an old one with a locker facelift, there are several things you need to do before you choose school lockers for your student body. This guide can help.

Step 1: Identify How Many Total Lockers You Need

Before you can even begin to consider locker design, you need to think about your population and just how many lockers you might need during the course of the year. Carefully consider how many students you have and whether your entire population will need lockers or if you’ll pair some students up with others, thus needing only a single locker for two students. Also, keep in mind that enrollment projections are often low, so you’ll want to go a bit higher than you expect to ensure you have the necessary facilities for all of your students.

Step 2: Consider Size

The next major consideration is the size factor. How much do your students have to store in their lockers? If you don’t have gym locker facilities for your student athletes, they may need more space than the average student. Likewise, if students carry a backpack from class to class, they may also only need a small amount of space. In the event you’re a fully digital school, book space may be unnecessary. Students may simply need a place to store a coat and a backpack for each class. Think carefully about what students store in their lockers, and you’ll better know whether you should move forward with a full size locker or something smaller.

Step 3: Consider Durability

Don’t forget to think about how durable a hall locker is going to be. Students often use them multiple times per day, and that can mean a serious beating. While you can buy a fairly light gauge locker, the chances are good that you’ll be replacing it far sooner than you want.

Step 4: Don’t Forget About Features

School lockers come with a number of different features these days, including shelves, colors, and a variety of other options. A student’s locker is like a home away from home, so don’t hesitate to make some upgrades and make it the best locker your students have ever seen.

To learn more about selecting lockers for your student body, contact us today.

Published: 10 June 2015

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Children today have a lot of very valuable possessions that they carry with them. With brand name sneakers costing upwards of $150 per pair, jeans at $65, and jackets even more costly, just the outfit that he or she changes out of it worth a great deal. However, when one also adds in the value of the smartphone, mini tablet, laptop, and other such belongings found in his or her backpack, the price tag on the contents within each full locker skyrockets. The kids want to know that their belongings are safe, and those of lesser morals are obviously tempted.

The trouble is that we don’t want our kids to worry about things like phones and other such belongings when they are changing for physical education or for an athletic practice. We are trying to encourage kids to set aside thoughts of technology, in order to work more physical activity into their day-to-day lives.

Therefore, it is important to provide them a safe place to store their favorite pair of shoes and that very expensive new cell. There are a few things to keep in mind as you design a new locker room.

While security cameras can be good at deterring some thieves, the majority will quickly learn where they are located and how to get what they want without being detected. Furthermore, there is an issue of privacy when it comes to cameras, which discourages their use in areas where students may be changing. That being said, cameras are a good tool, but shouldn’t be relied on as the only wall of defense.
Coded entries are generally considered the best approach to security. Asking students to remember to bring a padlock with them each and every time is a bit much. For this reason, many facilities will choose built-in, coded locks. These lockers are built to automatically lock when closed, which means that no one has to remember to use a padlock.

Carroll Seating can accommodate all of your locker room needs, so you can provide a clean, inviting, and, most importantly, safe place for students to transition into the physically active parts of the day. Give us a call at 847-434-0909 to order your system or visit us online for more information.

Published: 10 February 2015

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In almost any setting, metal lockers can be the right choice. A staple for schools and daycares, they’re hardly just for children. Many of the world’s toughest jobs demand secure lockers including police and fire personnel. Military bases often use them for various reasons, and even everyday locations like stores and fitness centers utilize these essential storage tools. For each of these uses, and more, there’s a metal specialty locker to fit the bill. As you work to decide what might be right for your facility, you may want to consider the following.

Wall Mounted or Free Standing: Metal specialty lockers come in two basic forms, those that stand on their own and those that are wall mounted. While free standing lockers have the obvious advantage of being able to reconfigure your space at any time, wall mounted lockers are a great choice in many different situations. Often they can give you the valuable floor space you need for other applications.

Locker Size: Lockers are hardly stuck in the standard five foot size. Instead, you can go much smaller or quite a bit bigger, depending on your needs. If you need lockers to store athletic gear, for instance, you may want to go with a double width locker. If you’re looking to go with a space saver, lockers that run just a foot or two in height may fit the bill perfectly. Look carefully at exactly how you plan to use these lockers, then decide what size may work best for you.

Security Options: Some lockers were made for school locker rooms. Others were made to hold evidence for use at a later time. The higher the level of security necessary for the locker contents, the more shopping you may want to do. Lockers specifically designed to hold firearms, evidence, and other dangerous materials are out there, but you must realize the locker’s purpose and search for the ideal solution.

Specialty metal lockers are widely available, and at Carroll Seating Company, we can help you find exactly what you need. Contact us today for more information.

Published: 19 July 2013

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Law enforcement and fire fighters often have special needs when it comes to gear and personal storage. While the average locker might work in a school setting or even a local gym, inside the station, there are customized storage needs that an off-the-shelf solution just can’t meet.

The Concerns Involved

Police and fire lockers need special consideration for a number of reasons. One of the most important is the fact that versatility is a must in the world of emergencies. There’s not only the bulk of clothing and equipment to consider, but also the specialized equipment they’re required to carry and store when not on duty or responding to a call. Only lockers with the right storage choices, added compartments, and appropriate security features will work in this setting.

Durability is a must as well. Lockers for police and fire fighters are certain to take a beating day after day. With so much to do and so much access needed to gear and equipment, lockers will undoubtedly need to be constructed from materials that are tough enough to stand up to the ongoing abused of gear being yanked out and tossed back in.

Size should also be considered. These days, gear is bulkier than ever, and extra large locker choices are nothing short of required. With options as big as 84 inches in height and widths as much as 24 inches, coming up with a locker big enough should not be a problem, as long as you go with the right provider.

Carroll Seating Company has long been in the business of serving the needs of police officers and fire fighters across the country. With a solid selection of versatile, durable lockers that meet the size needs of emergency personnel everywhere, they’re the only place to turn.

Published: 12 March 2013

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Employee lockers are a wonderful way to make certain employees have a secure storage area, but in some professions, they’re more than just a good way to make sure your employees have a bit of personal space. For firefighters and police officers, lockers are a must-have. Before you choose just any set of lockers to outfit a new station or facility, though, there are several things you must keep in mind.

Durability. Keep in mind what will be stored in these lockers. These aren’t junior high textbooks. In most cases, you’re going to see heavy, expensive gear in every single locker, so make sure you’re getting a product that will tackle that gear without a problem.
Materials. Along with durability, you want to make certain that the locker you choose is made from materials that will ensure a long life. Go with something that includes heavy-duty construction. Steel is usually a good choice. A powder coat finish may also help. The last thing you want to do is replace lockers like these on a regular basis.
Use. Lockers for firefighting gear are likely going to be very different than security lockers for weapons. Don’t think for a moment that there’s a one-size-fits-all solution for police and firefighters. You may even need to go as far as a custom solution depending on the type of locker you need.

First responders need real storage solutions that help them do their jobs effectively and the first off-the-shelf locker you find simply won’t handle that level of reality. Before you outfit a new station or facility, carefully consider your locker options to make certain these heroes get the storage space their jobs demand.