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Locks, seals and locking and sealing devices (ЗПУ)

The signs of opening, damage, reuse and applied force examined in forensic trace analysis.

What can be established

Examination of locks, seals and locking and sealing devices (ЗПУ) assesses signs of forced opening, damage, unlocking, use of an unrelated key, reattachment or mechanical action.

whether the lock was forced open or damaged;
whether there are signs of external interference;
whether the seal or locking and sealing device (ЗПУ) was compromised;
how force might have been applied.

Inquiry

Send photographs of traces, documents or a description of the task

You may send photographs of traces, damage, locks, seals, footwear, tools or vehicles, a court ruling, an investigative order, draft questions or a report for review.

marks left by footwear, feet, clothing, teeth and fingernails;
marks left by implements, tools and mechanisms;
locks, seals, locking and sealing devices (ЗПУ);
vehicle traces and damage;
mechanical damage to clothing, knots and loops.

Type of examination Your name Contact phone number or email * Briefly describe the task * Attach photographs, documents or a report

Up to 10 files of 10 MB each. Preserve the source photographs and information about the provenance of traces; physical objects are transferred separately.

I give consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of considering and responding to my enquiry.

How data is processed: Personal Data Processing Policy. Attach only materials relevant to the examination; redact unnecessary data about other people.

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For physical objects, it is important to preserve traces, packaging, storage conditions and information about the provenance of specimens.

Attachments: up to 10 files of up to 10 MB each, with a maximum combined size of 15 MB. If a file is rejected, the enquiry is not sent.