Squad Car Sanitization

According to Bio-Tec Emergency Services, LLC.
Who has provided Squad Car Sanitization in Minneapolis, MN, for more than 30 years.

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Squad car sanitization is a critical process involving both routine cleaning by Bio-Tec Emergency Services, LLC to ensure a safe environment for law enforcement personnel and detainees.

 

Methods range from manual wiping to advanced technologies like UV light, fogging, and even heat treatment. 

 

Methods of Sanitization

• Manual Cleaning: Officers routinely use EPA-recommended disinfectants and sanitizing wipes on high-touch surfaces such as steering wheels, door handles, radio buttons, and gear shifts.
• Specialized Equipment:
  • UV-C Light: Some departments use high-powered UV-C lamps to sterilize the vehicle interior. The lights are placed in the car for a set duration (e.g., 15-30 minutes) to kill viruses and germs.
  • Disinfecting Foggers: Fogger machines spray a fine mist of disinfectant throughout the interior, reaching nooks and crannies that might be missed by manual wiping.
  • Heat Treatment: Ford developed a software solution for its Police Interceptor vehicles that raises the interior temperature to 133°F (56°C) for 15 minutes, effectively eliminating viruses like COVID-19 without damaging the interior.
  • Germ-Shield Technology: This treatment involves a protective polymer coating that provides a long-lasting barrier against microbes. 

 

Biohazard Cleanup When a squad car is exposed to biohazards such as blood, vomit, or other bodily fluids, professional biohazard remediation companies are typically called in.

 

Bio-Tec Emergency Services, LLC specialize in: 

• Safe removal of all biohazardous materials, adhering to OSHA standards.
• Deep cleaning and using powerful, professional-grade chemicals to eliminate pathogens and odors that over-the-counter solutions cannot.
• Disassembling and replacing vehicle components if necessary to ensure thorough decontamination.