While 63% of Americans are very or somewhat confident about recent election ballot counting, that leaves 37% who are not confident in the current system. With the decline of trust in United States institutions and skepticism about election ballot security, secure ballot collections are more important than ever. Following the right voting system security practices and election supplies are key to bringing back trust in our elections and securing ballots. But what should you look for in election bags? We highlighted five must-haves below.
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5 Top Features To Look for in Secure Election Bags
1. Secure Closure Systems
Security is essential for the voting process, so a ballot bag must have secure closure systems to keep ballots safe during every moment of the election, including collection, transit, and storage. At Rifkin, many of our ballot bags use Keyless Security™ chamber technology to provide tamper-evident security using one-time-use plastic seals. We also offer ballot bags with a high-security, seven-pin locking mechanism known as the Arcolock-7®, which can be used as a single lock or in conjunction with a hood seal for dual-lock purposes. Whichever security measure you choose, you can be sure your ballots are protected against unauthorized access.
2. Ease of Setup and Collapsible Design
The last thing you want election officials worried about is having to constantly adjust the ballot bag to ensure it’s properly assembled. Mistakes during setup could also lead to issues with security. Our secure ballot collection bags have a straightforward assembly and come in a convenient collapsible design, so they are quick to set up, simple to break down, and easy to store.
3. Durable Construction and Proper Capacity
Ballot bags need to last! Some elections require ballots to be stored for years. That’s why A. Rifkin Co. ballot bags are designed using durable materials to withstand both the transit and storage needs of an election cycle year after year. Our bags are also made with sturdy side walls allowing them to be stacked in a warehouse. Rifkin’s bags are designed to hold the number of ballots you need. We have bags for 50 ballots and bags that can hold up to 3,000 ballots. This makes A. Rifkin’s Co.’s bags an excellent choice, especially in areas with high voter turnout.
Election officials also need to ensure that the bags they use will withstand lifting and transport. Many of our solutions come with durable webbing shoulder straps, metal feet, and water-resistant materials, making them a solid choice that can stand the test of time.
4. Compatibility and Functional Design Features
Of course, ballot bags need to work with the voting machines you have on premises or your system for collecting ballots. Rifkin has ballot bags tailored for the Dominion voting machines, ES&S Express Vote XL machines, and Hart Verity Machines, to name a few. We can custom design a bag to fit any new machines as well. Other bags, like the Stand-up Provisional Ballot Bag, has a trapezoidal design to prevent tipping and allow it to be free-standing with no frame needed.
Our patented Keyless Security™ Ballot Slot has the same tamper-evident security closure system as our ballot bags and enable the slot itself to be secured closed while not in use. A baffle was also added to prevent fishing out ballots. At every turn, ballot security is the primary focus.
5. Clear and Easy Identification of Contents
Ballot bags need to get to the right place, be easily identified, and quickly sorted. Rifkin offers many options to personalize these bags to make a more efficient process at the end of the election day. Windows can be added to bags to hold ID cards for routing, imprinting and embroidery can be added to bags with instructions or identification of the contents inside, and bags can also be color-coded for easy identification.
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How Can A. Rifkin Co. Help With Your Next Election?
Ballot bags are one solution that we offer, but we also offer a wealth of others that can be key to securing votes and ensuring the integrity of elections within the United States. Here are some of the products we have that will help make your next election more efficient, secure, and organized:
The A. Rifkin Co. difference is at the core of everything we do. When it comes to elections, we’re dedicated to security, quality materials and products, and stellar customer service. We’re backed by over 130 years of manufacturing expertise. With fast turnaround times and products made in the United States, you can rest assured you’re getting the resources you need to secure the integrity of elections ahead of voting day.
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