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LAB Chicago Seminar
LAB Security Products will present a technical seminar about its cylinder pins, kit, tools and other locksmithing supplies on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Carpenter Training Center, 1256 Estes, in Elk Grove Village, IL. The event is sponsored by the Greater Chicago Locksmiths Association (GCLA) and the Great Lakes Chapter of the Institutional Locksmiths Association (ILA GLC. Presented by LAB’s Executive Vice President Jerry Roraback, the talk will cover all aspects of cylinder pins ranging from LAB’s unique .003 increment to the original pin like Schlage, Corbin, Russwin, Kwikset, Sargent and a multitude of others. Roraback is recognized as the most knowledgeable person in the cylinder pin industry. The visit will include a selection of sample products that are often distributed to his audience.
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LSI GSA Forum at ALOA
Lockmasters Security Institute (LSI) will host a one hour forum and discussion on GSA approved security products/containers at the ALOA Convention in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The session will be held in Ballroom G of the Las Vegas Convention Center from 7-9 p.m. The forum will discuss requirement sfor use, service and performance of GSA approved security products and containers. Representatives from both the government and from equipment manufacturer4s will be part of a panel that will provide pertinent information and answer questions from those attending the session.
LSI is one of only two locations in the world for GSA training and certification. Its classrooms are outfitted with every type of container and vault door to give hands-on training.
More information about the forum is available at www.LSIeducation.com/vegas or by calling 866-574-8724.
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KABA E-Plex 5800 Receives Government FIPS Approval
The E-Plex 5800 Series FIPS 201 Locks and Stand-Alone Access Controllers (SAC) from KABA Access Controls have earned GSA approval, making them the only stand-alone products that are listed on the FIPS 201 Approved Product List (APL). The list is located at: http://fips201ep.cio.gov/apl.php.
These products are part of the E-Plex 5800 PACS system which offers users multiple levels of security based on their access control needs. The E5800 series works with TWIC, PIV, CAC NG, FRAC and other FIPS 201 interoperable credentials.
Like all other Kaba E-Plex card-based products, the E5800 Series locks and SACs offer the convenience of Kaba’s new LearnLok™ feature allowing up to 300 FIPS 201 cards to be enrolled at the lock’s reader without the use of software for basic access control. For management of up to 3,000 users per door and more advanced security features, optional software may be used.
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OPLA To Host Auto Class
The Ozark Professional Locksmith Association will conduct a hands-on auto class in Springfield, MO on Sept. 18-19. Jim Hetchler from Key Pro will be instructing a Friday evening class and an all day hands on class on Saturday. More information is on the association’s web site, http://ozarklocksmiths.org.
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ALOA Board of Directors Adopt Code of Ethics Changes and False Advertising Policy to Address the Issue of “Scammers”
Dallas, TX – April 28, 2009 – In a bold move, the Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc. (ALOA), revised its Code of Ethics to address the issue of deceptive advertising.
The ALOA Board added language to the Code of Ethics that directs all members to, “advertise and conduct business in a non-deceptive manner.” To further explain this position, the Board adopted the following policy:
“ALOA members are considered by the public as “Locksmiths You Can Trust.” They are bound by the Associations’ Code of Ethics to, “advertise and conduct business in a non-deceptive manner.”
Therefore, the listing of an address in any print or electronic medium, whether it be an advertisement, directory listing, business card or otherwise holding oneself out to the public as conducting business from that address, when in fact you do not conduct your business from that address, is considered deceptive and therefore a violation of the Code of Ethics. Such practice may subject the ALOA member to a review of their membership by the Board of Directors.”
"Scammers entice consumers who need emergency locksmith services with telephone directory and internet ads that give the impression you are calling a local business," says ALOA's Executive Director, David Lowell, CAE, CML., "These companies manipulate listings with multiple false addresses and phone numbers to make them seem like a neighborhood business. In actuality, the victims frequently are calling out-of state operations that are not locksmith companies at all. This change to the Code of Ethics and added policy statement will ensure that our members are not participating in this deception. Violation of the Code of Ethics and this policy will require that their continued membership in the organization be reviewed by the Board of Directors."
The Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc. (ALOA) is the world's largest organization for locksmiths and other physical security professionals. ALOA is dedicated to being the consumer's first line of defense in physical security by increasing the effectiveness and productivity of locksmiths through educational programs and materials that address broad security interests. ALOA's activities include the ALOA Continuing Education (ACE) program, the ALOA Annual Convention & Security Expo and the ALOA Training Center, which is based in Dallas, Texas. ALOA leads the way for advanced and improved security performance by providing members and the security community with access to a full range of educational programs and services.
Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc. Headquarters Office • 3500 Easy Street • Dallas, Texas 75247 • 214/819-9733 • FAX 214/819-9736 www.aloa.org media@aloa.org
Contact: Ellen McEwen Director of Marketing and Communications Phone: 214-819-9733 x204 Email: ellen@aloa.org
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New Video Shows Simplex Code Reset Technique
KABA Access has posted two videos on its web site showing how to reset the code on Simplex 1000/L1000 series locks. The videos walk the viewer through each step of the process, and the video can be paused and rewound as necessary. Videos are available at the Simplex Mechanical Pushbutton Locks page under the Literature and Support tab on www.kabaaccess.com.
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Institutional Locksmiths Schedule Conference
The 2009 Institutional Locksmith Association Educational Conference and Trade Show has been scheduled for Oct. 6-10 at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The early registration fee is $125. Registration after Aug. 31 is $175. The registration fee includes the Tuesday night welcome reception, breakfast, three days of classes and lunches, admission to the trade show and admission to the reception and ILA award dinner banquet. The conference committee is currently finalizing the schedule of classes and events. More information is available on the association’s web site, www.ilanational.org.
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Maverick Separates From Parent
Maverick Lock Company has separated from its former parent company and continues to sell Grade 1 and 2 mechanical lock hardware from its corporate offices in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, according to Jim Heath, the company’s president and CEO. Heath says existing Maverick dealers can log into their existing account at www.MaverickLocks.com. New products are planned in the future. “We would like to thank our loyal locksmith dealers who have assisted Maverick in our early success and we look forward to serving all of our dealers for many years to come,” Heath said. He added if locksmiths have any questions, or would just like to call and say hello, he can be reached on his cell phone, 816-289-1715.
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