034/100 Forensic Lock Analysis: When a Lock Tells the Story of Forced Entry
FORENSIC LOCK ANALYSIS: When a Lock Tells the Story of Forced Entry A lock is often seen as a silent guardian—protecting spaces, valuables, and our sense of security. But when it’s forcibly breached, it leaves behind a trail of physical evidence. This is where forensic lock analysis, also known as mechanoscopy, comes into play—a forensic method focused on analyzing traces of forced entry into locks, safes, or secure enclosures. While intruders hope to leave no trace, an expert can read even the smallest impressions, scratches, or deformations to tell the story of what happened. Mechanoscopy is precise, systematic, and rooted in [...]