Forensic Locksmith

Being a Locksmith means understanding the inner workings of all locks, whether they’re on a house, a boat, a mailbox, or a safe. Citizens, businesses, and governments rely on a vast array of lock types to protect their belongings. When thieves break through this security component, the Forensic Locksmith finds out how.

As a Forensic Locksmith, you’re called to the scene when a break-in is suspected. Using specialized tools and your vast experience, you assist Police Officers, Business Owners, and homeowners in identifying whether the lock in question was compromised. Crime scenes might involve parking garages, homes, businesses, banks, government buildings, or driveways.

This is done using products that scour the surface of the inside and outside of the locks, looking for markings that will identify what tool was used, how it was used, and whether it was successful in opening the lock. In addition, you might take photos of the lock or components, or even dismantle the lock to get a closer look at the clues.

In addition to working to catch a thief, your job as a Forensic Locksmith qualifies you to offer consulting services to homeowners and Business Owners. For this aspect of your job, you analyze the current lock systems, evaluate their effectiveness, and identify weaknesses that criminals could identify and overcome.

Whether you perform your job before or after a crime, you need a keen eye for detail to catch the information that could prevent or solve the crime.