Lockpicks for the common locks can be made on site in under 5 minutes and then after about half-minute the lock is broken, and picks are discarded.

That is why they aren't carried around any more.

And that is not taking into account that most locks can be defeated without lockpicks, a steel ruler will do.

It's just sad when people that don't know a bit about the trade boast about "regulations" and how they are relevant. They are not.