Evidex for SFST — ROI Analysis

The Financial Case
for Going Digital.

A department-level breakdown of the measurable value Evidex delivers — from roadside time savings to courtroom conviction rates.

Conservative Annual ROI

$125K/yr

Aggressive Annual ROI

$514K/yr

Return Multiple

5–20×

Time Saved / Stop

85min

ROI Driver 01

Officer Time Savings —
The Largest, Easiest Win

Paper-Based Today

FST conduct + field notes 20–30 min
Narrative + forms at station 45–90 min
Total per DUI stop 65–120 min

With Evidex

FST + automated logging 10–15 min
Review + finalize report 10–20 min
Total per DUI stop 20–35 min

Time Saved / Incident

45–85 min

Annual Savings (300 stops/yr)

$35,000+

Based on fully-loaded officer cost of $60–$90/hr. Each stop saves $45–$130, eliminating costly station return trips for paperwork.

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ROI Driver 02

Reducing Case Dismissals & Errors

Challenges Today

  • Missing steps and incomplete notes create exploitable gaps in DUI evidence
  • Inconsistent timing and officer memory gaps are challenged in court
  • 10–30% of DUI cases weakened or dismissed due to documentation issues

Our Solution

  • Every step automatically logged with precise timestamps and geo-tags
  • Standardized, complete reports that withstand legal scrutiny
  • 5–10% reduction in dismissals × $5K–$10K per conviction = $75K–$300K/yr preserved value

ROI Drivers 03–06

Every Layer Adds Up

Driver 03

Increased FST Usage

Officers avoid FSTs due to skill atrophy, tedious paperwork, and breathalyzer limitations for drug detection.

  • Step-by-step guidance for any officer
  • Supports drug impairment evidence
  • Projected 20–40% increase in FST use

Conservative

$10K/yr

Aggressive

$50K/yr

Driver 04

Accident Prevention Value

Earlier removal of impaired drivers prevents collisions, fatalities, property damage, and municipal liability.

  • Injury collision avoided: $100K–$300K
  • Fatal collision avoided: $1.5M–$5M
  • One prevention covers years of cost

Conservative

$20K/yr

Aggressive

$100K+/yr

Driver 05

Supervisory & Admin Efficiency

Paper systems prevent supervisors from tracking performance, auditing completeness, or spotting training gaps.

  • Real-time dashboards & compliance tracking
  • Automated reporting — zero data entry
  • 10–20 min review time saved per case

Conservative

$5K/yr

Aggressive

$15K/yr

Driver 06

Training & Skill Retention

Infrequent FST use causes skill degradation — leading to costly recurring retraining cycles.

  • Guided workflow preserves procedural accuracy
  • Consistent results regardless of experience
  • Fewer formal retraining days required

Conservative

$2K/yr

Aggressive

$10K/yr

Visual Breakdown

Where the Value Comes From

Case Dismissal Reduction up to $300K
Accident Prevention up to $100K
Increased FST Usage up to $50K
Officer Time Savings up to $39K
Supervisor Efficiency up to $15K
Training Savings up to $10K

Summary

Annual ROI at a Glance

ROI Driver Conservative / Year Aggressive / Year
Officer time savings $13,500 $39,000
Reduced case dismissals $75,000 $300,000
Increased FST usage $10,000 $50,000
Accident prevention $20,000 $100,000
Supervisor / admin savings $5,000 $15,000
Training efficiency $2,000 $10,000
Total Annual ROI $125,500 $514,000

2×

Conservative return on your system investment — pays for itself.

20×

Aggressive scenario return. A single prevented fatality alone justifies years of investment.

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