By centralising property storage, space in police stations can be freed for other uses and officers released from dealing with routine property management to more visible policing.

Reliance will proactively manage the storage of items in accordance with official government regulations. After allotted time frames, items will be disposed of via police auction, recycled or disposed of correctly, eg. electrical items in accordance with WEEE regulations. A system whereby police officers confirm items for disposal is strictly enforced.

Introducing weekly collections and disposals from regional stations can remove problems often incurred when collecting or disposing of items monthly ie: drugs disposal, if more frequent but in smaller quantities. The opening hours of the property store can be extended to longer hours per day and seven days per week facilitating access for officers and public alike.

A dedicated telephone number can be introduced and manned by the Reliance team for all public enquires regarding Lost & Found, thus freeing the non-emergency number for the reporting of crime.

Reliance can offer an enhanced service by returning property to its rightful owners, clearing storage space quickly and effectively. An active attempt can be made to discover who owns lost and found property such as mobile phones and laptop computers by turning them on and accessing the data, this can also provide police with useful information.