Frequently Asked Questions
Q: "What is a Forensic Locksmith?"
A: A Forensic Locksmith is a profesional locksmith who understands the components and operation of security systems but also has the experience to identify missleading data to indicate fraudulant events leading to the damage, destruction or dissappearance of the insured's property. The examination may be a house, office block or warehouse though more often than not it will be a the burnt out remains of the family car.
Q: "Who uses Forensic Locksmiths?"
A: Insurances companies will often employ the services of the Forensic Locksmith to examine a vehicle/premises to determine if there is factual evidence to support other findings of inconsistency during an insurance claim. Solicitors employ Forensic Locksmiths on behalf of a person denied their insurance claim to evaluate the evidence gathered by the insurance company. A Forensic Locksmith may also be employed as an Expert Witness to comment on the evidence presented to a court.
It should be noted that a Forensic Locksmith is bound by the "Expert Witness Code of Conduct and is employed only as a tool to reveal factual evidence to help in the overall determination of an investigation.
Q: "Can any Locksmith perform Forensic examinations?"
A: Yes, any Locksmith can make comment on their interpretation of damage, tool markings or lack of, though experience in this field could mean the difference between correctly identifying evidence of a criminal act or robbing a customer of their insurance pay-out claim (and their dignity).