Solving the SFIC Control Key Puzzle Careful Calculations, Proper Measurements and the Right Tools Make the Job Easier

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2013-10_cover.indd 3 9/7/13 1:47 PM Contents October 2013 | Volume 59, Issue 10 Feature Decoding an SFIC System for the Control Key 20 William M. Lynk, CML, CPS, explains how to make decoding simpler. Spotlights Institutional 12 The kids are back in school — so what can Respect we do to make sure they’re secure? Investigative the specs. 12 14 CFL test is expanding to address contemporary investigative issues. Technology 18 16 When working with electronic access control, safety is vital. Member 18 Harry Snook chooses locksmithing over retirement. What’s New 8 ALOA/Industry News 10 Applicants 10 Calendar Departments 5 Presidential Perspective 6 Executive Perspective 36 Products & Services Guide 32 Back to Basics 38 Legal Corner 40 Education 42 Associate Members 43 Marketplace 44 Ad Index

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ALOA SPAI STAFF EDITORIAL Executive Director Assistant Education Membership Assistant Director of ALOA SPAI ADVISORY BOARD Mary May Manager Maria Martinez Chapters Tom Foxwell Sr., CFDI, RL [email protected] Joey Lachausse IV, CML, C.D. Lipscomb, CAL, CIL, CPS, CAL, CHI Receptionist CML, CPS Tom Gillespie, CIL, CML Comptroller [email protected] Judy Risinger (903) 874-3522 Gene Gyure Jr., CRL, GSAI Kathy Romo [email protected] [email protected] Finance Assistant Legislative & Legal Counsel William Lynk, CML, CPS Colleen Vigil Barry Roberts Director of Investigations Greg Parks, CRL Convention & Meetings [email protected] Larry Friberg Manager/Exhibit Sales Membership Coordinator Lloyd Seliber, CML Jo Anne Mims Kevin Wesley Mailroom Coordinator [email protected] Vakiva (Jack) Tennison Ed Woods, CML, CPS, CAL Conventions & Meetings Education Manager Assistant/Exhibit Sales Education/Certiﬁcation Jim Hancock, CML, CMST Assistant Coordinator [email protected] Karen Lyons Jessica Brown

EXECUTIVE BOARD President Director, Southeast Director, Southwest Director, Non-Voting Director, IAIL Division Tom Demont, AHC, CFL, Jim Wiedman, CML J. Casey Camper, CML, CPS Noel Flynn, RL Tom Ware, CML, CFL, CPS CML (615) 773-6115 (888) 653-6762 (800) 847-5625, ext. 7850 (724) 969-2595 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Director, SAVTA Division [email protected] Joe Cortie Director, North Central Director, International Trustees (859) 806-3884 Secretary William M. Lynk, CML, CPS Yoshio Suzuki, CRL Hans Mejlshede, CML [email protected] Tom Foxwell Sr., CFDI, RL (313) 884-9800 [email protected] 011 45 35 393939 (410) 206-5772 [email protected] [email protected] Additional contact informa- [email protected] Director, Associate Region tion for the ALOA SPAI Board Director, South Central Clyde T. Roberson, CML, Ken Kupferman, CML, is available on the ALOA SPAI Director, Northeast John B. Arnold, CML AHC, CPP CPS, CRL website at www.aloa.org or by contacting the ALOA ofﬁce Robert Easter Jr., CRL [email protected] [email protected] (813) 232-7600 at 3500 Easy Street, Dallas, (888) 825-3535 [email protected] Director, Northwest Director, ALOA Latino Division Texas 75247. [email protected] Phone: (800) 532-2562 Keith E. Whiting, CML, CFL Humberto Villegas, RL Director, AIL Division Fax: (214) 819-9736 (360) 601-5656 +52-33-3121 7878 John Truempy, CRL, CMIL, E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] IFDI, AIL

PAST PRESIDENTS KEYNOTES STAFF 2009-2011 1995-1997 1983-1985 1968-1970 Publisher Hans Mejlshede, CML David Lowell, CML, CMST Stanley Haney, CPL Constant Maffey, RL madison/miles media 2007-2009 1993-1995 1981-1983 1966-1968 Editor Ken Kupferman, CML, CPS Breck Camp, CML Louis LaGreco, CPL* Harold Edelstein, RL* Mario Medina [email protected] 2005-2007 1991-1993 1979-1981 1964-1966 Robert E. Mock, RL Henry Printz, CML* John Kerr, RL* William Meacham* Ad Sales Adam Weiss 2003-2005 1989-1991 1977-1979 1962-1964 madison/miles media William Young, CML, CPS Evelyn Wersonick, CML, Clifford Cox, CML* Robert Rackliffe, CPL* (817) 908-7827 CPS 2001-2003 1974-1977 1960-1962 [email protected] Randy Simpson, CML 1987-1989 Charles Hetherington* Edwin Toepfer, RL* Art Director Leonard Passarello, CPL 1999-2001 1972-1974 1956-1960 Ben Carpenter benc@madisonmiles John Greenan, CML, CPS 1985-1987 Gene Laughridge* Ernest Johannesen* media.com Joe Jackman, CML* 1997-1999 1970-1972 *deceased Keynotes is published Dallas C. Brooks, RL William Dutcher, RL* monthly. No part of this publication may be reprinted Mission Statement: The mission of the ALOA Security Professionals Association, Inc., as dedicated members of the security industry, without permission. is to ensure professional excellence and ethics; create a public demand for professional locksmith services; represent and speak for the locksmith industry; and expand the exchange of trade information and knowledge with other security-related organizations to preserve and POSTMASTER: enhance the security industry. Send address changes to: Policies and Disclaimer: Keynotes is the official publication of the ALOA Security Professionals Association, Inc. (ALOA SPAI). Keynotes Keynotes, 3500 Easy St., does not guarantee the accuracy of any data, claim or opinion obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. The opinions expressed Dallas, Texas 75247-6416. by the authors do not necessarily reflect the official views of ALOA SPAI. Advertisements and new products or service information does not constitute an endorsement by ALOA SPAI, nor does the Association accept responsibility for the inaccuracy of any data, claim or opin- Copyright 2013 ALOA SPAI. ion appearing in this publication due to typographical errors on the part of the authors, Association staff or its agents. ALOA SPAI reserves All rights reserved. the right to refuse any article for any reason, and to edit submissions for accuracy, clarity and fairness. Keynotes (ISSN 0277 0792) is published monthly except for a combined July/August issue by ALOA Security Professionals Association, Inc., 3500 Easy St., Dallas, Texas 75247. Subscription rates are $25 per year for members. Periodical class postage paid at Dallas, Texas and additional offices.

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Time to Wrap It Up

ow t hat we have t he kids of f t o school a nd a r e r ea dy t o set t l e int o the last quarter of 2013, it’s time to wrap up everything that has been put ffo until now. I’m just as bad as you about putting off what I don’t like doing un- Ntil I’m up against the wall and need to get it done. This is your fourth-quarter warning: Get it started so it can be wrapped up by the year’s end. Like most of you, I enjoy sharing my knowledge. I help locksmiths in my area and around “I’m just as bad as you the country in any way I can.Th at means letting them use my shop to lay out and key a about putting off what I master key system. I have just about every key machine imaginable, so cutting an odd key can be done at my shop. About that: My shop is not open to the public, and what lock work don’t like doing until I’m I do is usually a favor for a relative or a friend. I spend most of my time working on my up against the wall and antique key machines. I haven’t found a key machine yet that I haven’t fallen in love with. This is the time of the year that I make a pitch for the ALOA Scholarship Foundation Th need to get it done.” ASF is a 501(c)(3) nonpro fit corporation and all donations are tax deductible. Send all of your old and/or obsolete material to ASF at 3500 Easy St., Dallas, Texas 75247. Your generosity will help train the next generation of locksmiths entering our profession. Your new board of directors is now in place and has started working on committee proj - ects. Some of the exciting committees they’re working on are website development, membership, PRP testing and credentials, shows and conventions, scammer locksmiths, and the educational building. Any member can request to be on a committee since most of the work is done via the Internet. Some committees have certain criteria that must be met in order to serve — like PRP credentials, for example. You must have the credential to work on any changes to that requirement. If you’re a CRL you can work on the mandatory and the electives you’ve passed and that requirement goes up the ladder. Get involved — we enjoy fresh ideas!

Best regards, Tom Demont, AHC, CAI, CFDI, CFL, CMIL, CML, CPS, IFDI, ARL President ALOA Security Professionals Association, Inc.

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EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE

A Simple Choice

oin us.” Those wor ds h ave a s weet r ing t o t hem, don’t t hey? Imagine walking outside to get your mail and it hits you: the smell of the grill wafting from your neighbor’s back yard. You try to ignore it, knowing Brought to you by “Ja cold tuna sandwich is waiting. You turn to head back inside. Just as you reach the door you hear it: “Join us.” an American Company “Not all choices, In that scenario, the choice is easy: le ftover tuna vs. hamburger hot off the grill? It seems even really smart ones, obvious, right? But not all choices, even really smart ones, are so clear to us. Founded in 1882 What am I getting at? It’s really simple: One of the wisest decisions any locksmith could are clear to us.” make is to join ALOA. It may not hit your senses the same way, but bene fits in this organiza- and based in tion are every bit as enticing as the smell of those burgers — and they’re much longer lasting. At www.aloa.org you’ll find detailed reasons why you should join or renew your mem- Wheeling, Illinois bership, but I’ll hit the highlights here. This publication is one — on what newsstand would you find a magazine so perfectly matched with your career choice, full of articles that are an education unto themselves? Also, online education is available to members, along with year-round classes that provide continuing education units for those of you in states that require such, and ALOA education units that can be applied toward membership. Brass Padlocks As a member you can attend our annual convention to learn the latest about the trade and new products for your customers, and you can engage in the association’s PRP pro- from any gram, which is the international standard for professional certification in the field of premises security. You’ll receive free bonding, your business will be listed at no charge on AuthorizedAuthorized Findalocksmith.com, and you’ll have legislative representation regarding matters of inter- CCLCCL SecuritySecurity est and concern to the industry. DistributorDistributor Add to that the camaraderie you’llfi nd among fellow members, which is something money can’t buy. It’s good to have others who know your business to share ideas and work together to solve problems. One of those problems is the in flux of scammers preying on the locksmith industry: ALOA has formed a task force to deal with this and to keep business where it belongs: in the hands of the true members of this trade. I’ve read that 85% of all business failures occur infi rms who are not members of their industry trade associations. When you consider that the cost of ALOA membership within the U.S. is less than $4 a week, it only makes sense for you to join us. Why eat cold tuna?

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TV Reports Expose Medeco Announces Mobile Locksmith Scammers Programmer ational and local media outlets ALOA locksmith Mike Bronzell of All edeco, a n ASSA ABLOY gr oup have started shining a spotlight into Hour Locksmiths in Bridgeview, IL, has Mcompany, released its Logic and M3 Na dark corner of the locksmithing in - served as a source for several recent (and Logic Mobile Programmer, a remote key- dustry: scammers. Reporters for ABC’s “The some not-so-recent) news stories, including programming device that lets administra- Lookout,” a one-hour news magazine produced ABC’s investigative report, about this dis- tors update credentials via a mobile phone by the Nightline staff this past June, featured a turbing trend. Bronzell, who leads ALOA’s connection. The unit, developed to enhance two-part series where hidden cameras caught task force aimed at putting a stop to this the capability of the Logic Web Manager these so-called locksmiths in action. shady network, says he’s been on their trail system, can grant temporary access at re- In the report, an actress posing as though for more than decade. Friends and col- mote locations or activate a key at a future she was locked out of her house would call leagues have toldtold himhim toto paypay attention attention to to his his date and time. a local locksmith and get an estimate by own business and stop worrying about the phone. When the supposed locksmith ar- competition. “But“But thisthis isn’tisn’t competition,”competition,” rived, he’d use shoddy techniques, often- Bronzell says. ““ThisThis is is something something sinister.” sinister.” times breaking the doorknob and locks, to To see the two-part ABCABC seriesseries featuring featuring get inside the home. He would charge the Bronzell, along with other news stories onon customer anywhere from double to seven this matter,matter, visitvisit www.allhourlocksmiths.www.allhourlocksmiths. times the price quoted by telephone. com/id22.html.

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Tomac Safe & File Services Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Cana- da, this summer celebrated its 35th anniversary. All of the company’s primary locksmiths are Certified Professional Safe Technicians. The company’s anniversary received coverage from several local media outlets. The Alabama Locksmith As- sociation Technical Show is slated for Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Pell City, AL. For more information, visit www.locksmithala.org.

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PRODUCT BRIEFS STANLEY Introduces SFIC Core Peckham Boy, a biography of safe and vault tech- STANLEY Security, a provider of access nician Roy Saunders written by Michael Palmer, control and integrated security solutions, an - tells the story of “the world’s greatest safe cracker,” nounced its new small-format interchange - according to the book’s promotional materials. Available able core (SFIC) to the STANLEY Commer - at www.lulu.com, Peckham Boy explains how Saunders cial Hardware brand. Designed to meet a was “driven to cross the line into criminality.” wide range of applications for commercial Secura Key launched its SK-ACPE- use, the cores can be used with a variety of LE 2-Door access control panel, a manufacturers’ products. Features include major upgrade to the company’s SK-ACP-LE an A2 keying system offered with multiple control panel, according to the company. levels of master keying, three finish options, The redesign was driven by the obsoletion and 6- and 7-pin configurations. of the ACP’s 16-bit Hitachi main processor “Introducing the new SFIC cores to the unit, but it has allowed some major improve- STANLEY Commercial Hardware brand ments made possible by the powerful new only reinforces and enhances the interna- ARM Cortex M3, 32-bit RISC processor. The tionally trusted reputation of the STANLEY main improvement is the addition of an Ethernet interface, the company reports. Security name,” says Steve McCoy, keys and Sesamee Portable Security Padlocks introduced a new line of SFIC and cores product manager. “Th se provide our KIK hidden shackle solid-steel padlocks. They are virtually indestructible, customers, spanning a broad range of ap- with molybdenum alloy steel bodies that resist cutting, sawing and corrosion, and plications, with a level of flexibility that is hardened boron alloy steel shackles that offer superior cut resistance, according to imperative when installing any element of the company. The Sesamee 930SFIC & 930KIK series is made from solid steel that mechanical security.” has been hardened. The SFIC design accepts 6- or 7-pin cylinders from all the lead- In other news, the company announced ing manufacturers, and the KIK design is prepped for Schlage KIK cylinders, the its new Quick Connect option, a system of company reports. preconfigured termination points that pro - FJM Security Products recently an- vides a comprehensive, secure connection nounced the ShurLok II, an addition to throughout the wire run, according to the its ShurLok and KeyGuard lockboxes. The company. Thesystem offers a quick, plug-in ShurLok II features a front-loading key type connection, avoiding slow and cum- vault, a patented dual combination (one bersome soldering, crimping or wire-nut code for the shackle and another for terminations. the key door), all-metal construction and a one-year warranty. Arrow, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, introduced the QL Series and MLX Se- ries of cylindrical lever locks. Both series are designed as low-cost options for efficiently upgrading a facility’s lock sets. Providing a vigorous freewheeling lever for vandal resistance and a two-screw lockset install for quick installation, the QL and MLX Series come with an array of functions and finishes to retrofit any existing door, according to the company. Lucky Line recently announced four new displays: its wrist coil display, a metal tag display that takes up only 6” x 3-1/2”of counter space; a two-panel revolving counter display, which turns 360 degrees; and a starter wall display with For existing key systems in need of rekeying, using the STANLEY Commercial Hard- 12 of the company’s top-selling products. ware SFIC cores offers quick and easy installation, according to the company.

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to write this article about going to do a job and finding out the contractor had installed the wrong type of lock or some other kind The Kids Are of problem. However as I started to collect some pho - tos from jobs I have worked on with inter- esting contractor installs, I noticed on the Back, But Are news a story of another active shooter in a school. Thankfully a level-headed book- keeper was able to talk the gunman out of killing and into giving himself up. Th ugh They Secure? this story ended much better than most that make the news, I can’t help but wonder — Among ALOA members is a wealth of how did another shooter get into a school? knowledge to be shared with schools, law Could he have made it into a classroom? What kind of physical security did this enforcement officials and institutions. school have in place?

By John Truempy, CRL, CMIL Keeping our Kids Safe I am living in the real world where we cannot physically keep bad people locked out of all he kids a r e back.” This is a n expr ession I hea r ever y day t his t ime situations. We also don’t want children go - of year, as do many of our members who work in schools, colleges and ing to school in prison-like environments. universities. It may be said like it’s a good thing —or spoken in a tone of At the same time, I believe the proper use “Tdread because it means everyone’s about to get busy. Or it could mean the of hardware and security technology could end of summer overtime for maintenance or dorm turnaround. slow or discourage an active shooter. While In my world of universities, it is the time of year when construction projects are coming the main problem has to be solved by social to an end and everyone wants cores and keys installed on all the projects all at once. I begin workers, psychologists and law enforcement, to ask my supervisors, “What rush job do you want me to rush first?” My first thought was we as security professionals can do our part.

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2013-10_spotlight-institutional.indd 12 9/7/13 2:09 PM I have talked to people all over the country I have also talked to many institutional gaming. I would like to form a task force to from many different fields: school officials, locksmiths about what they are doing at their compile ideas on how to improve security school security experts and fire officials. facilities and have seen some creative ideas. in all types of educational facilities. These Some ideas make me wonder — like the Like the city school board locksmith who is ideas will then be made available to the in- thought of putting a magnet over a strike using a different finish for cores on the inside stitutions through an electronic publication plate that a teacher can just pull out to lock cylinder of all the classroom security func - distributed by AIL. a door. This worries me because fire doors tion locks. Th y are also using that finish on If you would like to work with this task are supposed to latch; are we going to trade cores on all the other common keyed locks force, please contact me. Even if you just one tragedy for another? in each building, like teacher lounges and have some ideas to share without joining I read a story about a school that installed staff restrooms. In doing so, teachers know the task force, please feel free to send them deadbolts with no key override in all doors. by sight they have a key that will lock the to me. I can be reached at truempy@gmail. There are many reasons that may not be a door. This is a well-thought-out plan from com. Please include “AIL Task Force” in the good idea. On the other hand I have heard someone who understands hardware and subject line. that many fire officials (I even encountered how schools work. one myself) who would not allow classroom John Truempy, CRL, CMIL, is the AIL division director. You security function locks to be used — or even Joining the Conversation can reach him at truempy@ gmail.com. had them removed a fter installation because Within the AIL we have a huge brain trust they thought people could be locked inside of knowledge about hardware and how se- a room. The reason for these occurrences is curity works. We may even be able to bor- simple: These people just don’t understand row ideas from other segments of the in- hardware. stitutional industry, such as banking and

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For more information, call (800) 532-2562, ext. 101; email [email protected]; or visit www.aloa.org/education.

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2013-10_spotlight-institutional.indd 13 9/7/13 2:09 PM SPOTLIGHT INVESTIGATIVE IAIL: by ALOA, making it more accessible to applicants. State of the Members of the IAIL board of directors have agreed to maintain their positions to avoid disrupting the ongoing transition of the IAIL into ALOA SPAI. Our board and Association the individual responsibilities at present are as follows: Membership is growing rapidly; CFL test Tom Demont, ALOA liaison is expanding to address contemporary Keith Whiting, education chair Ken Vitty, CFL chair investigative issues. Glenn Henning, finance liaison By Jeff Lange, PE, CFL Rick Schuford, conference liaison Dave Drew, peer review Jon Costa, peer review Ross Squire, international representative r eet ings, member s of t he Int er nat iona l Associat ion of Invest igat ive The IAIL board has arranged a schedule Locksmiths and Keynotes readers. I am writing to advise members and those to maintain consistent monthly publication of you considering joining about the state of the IAIL, and make you aware of of technical material for publication in Key- Gcurrent and ongoing changes. notes by personally committing to submis - The 2013 ALOA Convention & Security Expo is now behind us.Th e IAIL classes were sion of a paper, case study or class outline. well attended and student feedback was positive. We were lucky to have all the CFL-required If you work in an investigative capacity as classes available in Baltimore — but more on that later. an expert in your specialized field, nothing As of January 2013, the IAIL officially became part of ALOA SPAI. Although we will builds credentials like certification (such as never forget where we came from, January 2013 started a new chapter in our history, and becoming a CFL) and publication. Consid - we are off to a great start. Since joining ALOA SPAI, our membership has multiplied nearly ering writing something today. We’ll help six times and continues to show strong growth with numerous new membership applica- you through the process of development to tions submitted during the convention. Growth in our ranks restores IAIL to the position publication. of leadership in the world of forensic and investigative locksmithing. If you are reading this If you’re interested in becoming more ac - as a non-IAIL member, get involved and grow with us. tive in the IAIL, why not consider running for an IAIL board position? By next election Changes to the CFL Program time, we will be prepared to hold open elec- The overhaul of the Certified Forensic Locksmith program is continuing. Applications for tions for positions on the board to bring us CFL testing are being accepted and should be submitted directly to ALOA. Application to our established capacity of 11. However, packets are available directly from ALOA. For more information on the CFL program, the CFL test or the associated investigative and forensic class offerings, please contact Jim Hancock in the education department at ALOA. Get Published! In cooperation with the ALOA education department and the work of existing CFL, IAIL members: Submit your articles for the test is expanding in scope and being updated to address more contemporary in- the Investigative Spotlight department. vestigative issues. Our board is also working on expanding the CFL test to accommo- Send your information to Tom Ware at date our international members. Most importantly, the ALOA education department [email protected]. is preparing the test to become part of the PRP. As such, the test will be administered

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2013-10_spotlight-investigative.indd 14 9/7/13 2:11 PM advisory positions are now available and “Since joining ALOA years, and I believe our future is bright. Our your assistance is always welcome. SPAI, our membership hard work has paid o ff, but we need to keep working. As members, your participation VP Position Dissolved has multiplied nearly six in the association, in classes and with pub - You may have noted an absence of a vice times and continues to lications can ensure our future as a leader president position listed with the board in the industry. With that, I wish to thank member roster. At our board meeting at show strong growth with the members of the IAIL for allowing me to the 2013 convention, the IAIL board voted numerous new lead this fine association. Thank you to my to dissolve the vice president position. Our board members for your help and support. new structure does not require an executive membership applications And last but not least, thanks to the ALOA board. However, all great teams need leader - submitted during staff. Without their help, IAIL wouldn’t be ship, so effective August 2013, Th mas Ware where we are today. became, by election of the IAIL board, the the convention.” Stay safe. new IAIL president. As such, he will assume a voting position on the ALOA board. Jeff Lange, PE, CFL, is president of the Inter- I will be stepping down but will remain the years. As a vice president to more than national Association of Investigative Locksmiths, a in an advisory capacity to assist Ware, the one prior IAIL executive administration, Certified Forensic Locksmith board and the membership of IAIL and he is well equipped to lead the IAIL into and Licensed Professional Engineer. He can be reached ALOA as needed. Ware is a longtime mem - the future. He has all my confidence and I for questions or comments at [email protected]. ber of the IAIL and has held various posi- wish him well in this new position. tions in the IAIL administration throughout We’ve come a long way in the past few

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2013-10_spotlight-investigative.indd 15 9/7/13 2:11 PM SPOTLIGHT TECHNOLOGY

Safety Saves There are two sides to the safety issue. The first is obvious: Injury costs involve not just medical bills and pain, but also lost time, lost materials and perhaps lost customers. Remember the old saying, “Time is money.” According to the National Safety Council, injuries cost employers more than $1 billion a week. How expensive would it be if you couldn’t work for a month because you broke an arm or a leg? If you’re an employee and the incident happens on the job, you might get worker’s compensation but that’s not a full pay check — and what’s your employer supposed to do when you are out? He still has customers that need work performed. If you’re an owner without employees, things might be even worse, perhaps caus- ing you to go out of business. It’s o ften said that “working safely doesn’t cost, it saves.” However, I’m here to tell you that there is a cost to working safely — it’s just less than getting hurt. In some cases, that cost may be minor other times it can be quite high. This brings us to the second side of safety: the cost to work safely and comply with some The Cost of our customers’ and/or OSHA’s requirements. Consider some of the additional costs involved with electronic access control. EAC generally means involves running wires — Of Living and most often, wires are run above our heads. In some cases, you can reach the wire locations from a stepladder; other times it Dangerously might require an extension ladder. Equipment Considerations A look at the importance of working The word electrical or electronic means you’re safely with electronic access control. not allowed to use aluminum ladders. Fiber - glass and wood ladders are the only accept - By Greg Perry, CML, CPS able ladders for electrical work. Most of my industrial customers only allow fiberglass and won’t even allow us to bring an alu- he most impor t a nt par t of a l l jobs is t o not ge t hur t . Usua l l y some st u - minum or wood ladder into their plants. dents in my classes roll their eyes when I bring up safety. They came to learn about Fiberglass ladders are more expensive than electronic access control, not to be lectured about safety. Whole books are written aluminum. Tabout safety, so I’ll leave the big story to them. However, I will address a few topics Ladders have some rules to follow. First, here before I move on to locks. everyone knows the label on the second

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2013-10_spotlight-technology.indd 16 9/7/13 2:13 PM step from the top that says, “Do not stand “You need to know if the Some are obvious like safety glasses, a hard on or above this step.” And how many of customer has any special hat, safety shoes, a face shield, and hearing you ignore this warning? Doing this may protection. Others might not be so obvious. get you fired. This means you’d better have safety requirements before I always carry safety cones or signs and bar - a tall enough ladder (more cost). bidding the job. They may rier tape. Remember, you don’t want people Extension ladders have lots of rules. First, walking through your work area. the optimum angle equals a four-to-one rule relent on the requirements All are required to work in most environ - — for every four feet up, the base should be after realizing the expense- ments and cost money that you need to bill one foot away from the wall. Depending on as a part of the job. Something as simple as where you are, some customers may require to- benefit ratio.” not wearing safety glasses with side shields you to tie off both the bottom and the top may cost you the customer. One of my cus - with ropes. How will you know what’s re- tomers — a mine site — was inspected at quired? A trip to the safety o fficer. Don’t for- Some customers, especially larger com- least a couple times a year. If I forgot any of get, this will take time — and time is money. mercial/industrial entities, often require the safety equipment, it could’ve cost me Some jobs may require the use of a man, safety training that might involve at least an personally, my company and the mine in scissor or boom lift. Don’t forget to add the hour or two of training. If you start work- fines. (To be honest, I tried to never go there cost of the rental, and training so you can ing at a mine, you might have 24 hours of when the inspectors were present.) use them. Also add the cost of the safety new miner training and 8 hours of refresher Lastly remember to keep your work area harness to the bid; you’ll need them for the every year. How do you recoup that cost clean. On most access control jobs, you’ll lifts, although they may be included in the rekeying a few locks and installing a new be working a much larger area. You’re re- lift rental. Speaking of the rental, are you lock or two every month, or installing an sponsible for anyone entering your work going to remember to charge for the time access control panel? area. If they get hurt, it’s your fault. In ad- to pick it up and return it? I’ve had a hospital require that we tent dition, a bigger work area might leave you off or seal from floor to ceiling any time we open to more tool loss, either by theft from Additional Issues removed a ceiling tile to perform any work. someone walking by or inadvertently leav- Working with electrical systems of any type In addition we had to have a high-efficiency ing a tool behind. adds some requirements like lockout/tagout. vacuum attached to the sealed tent. This As you can see, working safely does cost Lockout refers to interrupting the flow means a job that used to take a few hours money, in terms of the extra time and equip - of energy to whatever you are working on. might require investing in a new high-dollar ment. Getting training costs money. Com- In this case it’s electrical, but it could be vacuum; learning how to create a containment plying with regulations and customer safety mechanical, hydraulic, steam, chemical room; adding a second or third employee on requirements cost money. However, getting or any other hazard. Most of us have sold the job; and take a couple of days. How do hurt will cost a lot more — which means locks for lockout/tagout; a whole industry you recoup that when you bid a few hours? working safely will save money. has developed over the past 30 or so years. My point is that you need to know if the Just don’t forget to add the costs into your Padlocks come in different colors and only customer has any special safety requirements customer’s bill. one key exists for each lock or group of locks before bidding the job. Th y may relent on assigned to each mechanic. the requirements aft r realizing the expense- Greg Perry, CML, CPS, is a certified master locksmith Tagout means a tag with your name is added to- benefit ratio. There has to be a balance and certified professional safe technician, working to the lockout system. Each person working between ultimate safety, and getting the job in all phases of locksmith- on the system, and often a facility manager, done. The example I might use is driving. ing. He has taught various locksmith topics for 10 will place a lock on the system. Not every- If we all drove at 10 MPH, we’d probably years. He currently works in the public sector as a where will require it for low voltages, but if have a lot lower fatality rate, but the cost to locksmith. He has worked they do it might add hours — and therefore get somewhere in time would be exorbitant. in the hardware industry since 1975 in wholesale, retail and institutional should add dollars to the job. Don’t forget to settings. He has written extensively for locksmith magazines and is a four-time Keynotes Author of test any system before working on it. I like to Final Thoughts the Year. Any opinions expressed by Greg in his articles are his alone and do not reflect any official quote Ronald Reagan: “Trust but verify.” You Don’t forget to add all the personal protec- government position. are ultimately responsible for your own safety. tive equipment (PPE) required to work safely.

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2013-10_spotlight-technology.indd 17 9/7/13 2:13 PM SPOTLIGHT MEMBER

One of Harry Snook joined ALOA and attended the Snook’s “complete locksmith shops ALOA convention in 2004, where he took on wheels” the ALOA basic locksmith training course. After trying unsuccessfully to get work at several locksmith shops, he launched Key- stone Techlock in Bucks County, PA, later that year. The next year, he moved his family and his business to Florence, SC.

A Commercial and Industrial Focus Most of Snook’s business is commercial and industrial, as he is located near the intersec - tion of Interstates 95 and 20 near many large distribution warehouses. His biggest client is a distribution warehouse with more than a million square feet under roof. “Everything in that building that has a key is serviced by me,” he said. Keystone Keystone Techlock is a mobile-only locksmith business, operated primarily by Snook himself, although he hires part-timers as needed. Snook currently operates two vans, Techlock which he doesn’t consider to be service vehicles, but rather “complete locksmith Locksmithing becomes second career for former shops on wheels. I emphasize this in all my winner of ALOA Best Van in the World award. advertising by saying ‘We bring the shop to you.’ Their size makes them comfort- By Don Sadler able workshops and they’re distinctive — when people see them, they remember the business.” ost peopl e’s vision of r et ir ement incl udes t hings l ike t r avel , spend - In fact, Keystone Techlock’s primary ve- ing time with kids and grandkids, taking up new hobbies, and maybe playing hicle — which is a converted ambulance — lots of tennis or golf. But none of that appealed very much to Harry Snook, won The Best Van in the World award at the MCRL, CPS, CJS. 56th Annual ALOA Convention and Security After he retired from a career in the machinery and electromechanical industry in 2004 Expo, held in Nashville in August. “The van Snook got bored pretty quickly and started looking for something to do. “I looked for a job, is a rolling billboard and has become part but nobody wanted to hire someone my age. I decided to go into business for myself, which of the business’ brand, just like our motto: is something I’d always wanted to do anyway.” ‘We help you keep what’s yours, yours!’” Snook started researching different industries in which he might be able to start a business. Snook calls himself “a shameless promot - “I knew I didn’t want to mow grass or lift heavy boxes. When I looked closer at locksmith - er” and is promoting the award throughout ing, I realized that modern locksmithing is afi eld that fits my skill sets and background his market area. “A photo of the van has been pretty well. I obviously know a lot about mechanics and electronics.” on my business card for some time, since it’s He also realized that most locksmiths today aren’t well versed in electronic locks. “I be- part of the Keystone brand. And I’ve already came convinced that electronics are where the locksmith industry is going, so I decided added ‘Voted best locksmith van in the world to start a locksmith business that focuses on the high-tech end of locksmithing: electronic by the Associated Locksmiths of America, and digital locks, access control, etc.” August 2011’ to the card.”

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2013-10_spotlight-member.indd 18 9/7/13 2:14 PM And Motorcycles, Too! Harry Snook, who gave up retirement for locksmithing In addition to commercial and industrial work and safes, Snook also specializes in motorcycles, which he really enjoys. “There are lots of motorcycle rallies in nearby Myrtle Beach,” he , “and lots of bikers pass through this area on their way down to Daytona Beach. “A few years ago, I started getting lots of calls from motorcycle owners in the spring who had lost their keys after pulling their bikes out of storage for the winter. Atfi rst I sent them to the dealer, but then I went to the local Harley dealer and asked him if he “I know what it costs other locksmiths want to lower their prices, would mind if I started doing this key work. more power to them — they’re just putting He I could have it, and would send me all to pull my service van themselves out of business.” of his key customers if I could provide good out of the driveway. If service and fast turnaround. Now I do more Benefits of ALOA Membership motorcycle work than all the other area other locksmiths want to Snook points to his ALOA membership as locksmiths combined.” lower their prices, more another big key to his business’ success. “For Apart from motorcycles, however, Snook example, my client in Baltimore speci fically says he avoids doing automotive work. “I’ll power to them — they’re said that my membership in ALOA made open locked cars for my regular customers just putting themselves her more comfortable doing business with because I think this is God’s gift to lock- me long-distance.” smiths — I’ve never found it difficult to out of business.” He also takes full advantage of ALOA get into a locked car. But it’s a demand job; training programs. “The PRP certification people need it right away, and I’m not going is worthwhile, especially in the institution - to leave my commercial customer to go make techlock.com) is also a source of new custom- al market. And ‘Find a Locksmith’ on the a key for a car. But I’ve never gotten another ers, as Snook he gets calls from all over the ALOA website brings me business. Also, piece of business from doing a lockout.” country via the site. “A website is as necessary the annual convention and trade show al- for a locksmith today as a Yellow Pages ad lows me to rub elbows with some of the top Steady Business Growth used to be. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just as people in the field in one place. Snook Keystone Techlock has experienced long as it has your phone number.” “I go to the show with a notebook full of growth every year since he started the busi - Snook tells the story of how he landed questions for suppliers and Ifi nd the fac- ness. He attributes this success to his respon - one of his best clients through his website: tory contacts invaluable,” says Snook. “Th siveness to customers and his visibility in “A woman in Baltimore found me as she information I get from the convention and the community. searched for a locksmith in Florence, SC, trade show gives me a little edge that I’ll use “I personally answer every phone call, and told me she needed rental houses she every chance I get. We live in a knowledge and I’m very involved in community activi- owns here rekeyed when tenants moved out. world, and the more knowledge we have, ties, including membership in several local Now she’s a regular customer, and I’ve never the more we can offer our customers.” Chambers of Commerce. I’ve spoken to lo- met her face-to-face.” cal Lion’s Clubs, newcomer’s organizations Many locksmiths are quick to discount Don Sadler is an Atlanta- based freelance writer and church seniors groups. And I’ll donate their services in today’s difficult economy, specializing in business and finance. Reach him at don@ free rekeying certificates to any worthwhile but don’t count Snook among them. “Too donsadlerwriter.com. organization that’s having a charity auction. many locksmiths don’t understand the value I’m always looking for new opportunities of their work so they offer low prices, but I to promote Keystone Techlock.” don’t lower my prices. I know what it costs The business’ website (www.keystone- to pull my service van out of the driveway. If

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2013-10_spotlight-member.indd 19 9/7/13 2:14 PM DECODING AN SFIC SYSTEM FOR THE CONTROL KEY

Decoding is made simpler with careful calculations, proper measurements and the right tools. By William M. Lynk, CML, CPS

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2013-10_feature-sfic.indd 20 9/8/13 7:26 AM hr ough t he yea r s, I’ve f ound ditional cylinders have only one shear line 2. By core disassembly. that the question locksmiths for plug operation. But with the small-format Either way will require accurate and care - ask most often, either in class IC, a second shear line allows the control lug ful mathematical calculations on paper. Tor one-on-one, is, “How do you to move. This permits core insertion into a Even though you may be tempted to rely on find the control key for an SFIC system?” housing, as well as removal. Also, this shear memory, don’t do it. Memory fades like the That issue was also one of the most popular line is the one of most concern for those de - morning dew (faster for some of us). Every - webinars I’ve presented. In this article I’ll siring to decode for the control key. thing is usually quite clear when you’re in the cover that topic so anyone who’s not too fa - The control key has three definitions, process of doing it, but a fter a few weeks or miliar with SFICs can begin to understand but only the first one relates to this article: months, you may need to reassess the core the basics as well as the challenges of deter - control key- n. 1. a key whose only purpose pinning for other reasons. Always record mining the bitting for the system control key. is to remove and/or install an interchange- all measurements for future use. The LIST Council definition for SFIC able or removable core, 2. a bypass key used Though I haven’t yet mentioned it, the (small-format interchangeable core) is: SFIC to operate and/or reset some combination first thing you always need to do is see if – n. an interchangeable core that replicates type locks, 3. a key which allows disassembly you can get access to the control key, system the functionality and design popularized by of some removable cylinder locks. information, bitting lists, key records, etc. If BEST. To clearly understand how to decode a key or system information is not available an SFIC, it is important to recognize how because you have inherited a system, or the an SFIC is constructed and how it operates. information has been lost, then decoding “No secret will certainly be necessary. Construction and Operation device that In order to successfully decode an SFIC, Many are aware that the design of a small- you will need a few items in your personal format IC is a figure-eight shape with two automatically gives arsenal. First is the basic understanding of lobes of relatively equal size. In contrast, you the control key the SFIC that we just covered. Since most LFICs may have a smaller upper lobe, a SFICs are master keyed, a sound understand - larger figure-eight shape or may not be decode exists, but it’s ing of master keying is essential, especially signed as a figure eight at all. SFICs are usu - not all that difficult if you’re decoding for various types of keys. ally configured for either six-pin housings You’ll also need the decoding information (with six chambers) or seven-pin. Five-pin to determine if that you’ll secure from measurements you cores are still found in the field, usually in done properly.” make. SFIC formulas are a valuable tool, smaller facilities. Frank Best, the creator of but you need to know which to use in each the SFIC, experimented with two-pin cores circumstance. Obviously paper and pencil for suitcases, as well as three-pin and four- for recoding, key blanks and some decod- pin cores during the 1920s and 1930s. Note No Secret Decoder ing tools will be needed. that one size blank fits most SFICs. There is, There’s no secret device that automatically however, an extended 3/8-inch longer blank gives you the control key code, but it’s not Decoding from the Keys used mainly for cores in their UL437 mortise all that difficult to determine if done prop- If you’re decoding for the system top master housings. It allows the key to extend inward erly. What is the actual de finition of decode? key (TMK) or the individual change keys, a bit extra to reach the back of the core. decode - v. to determine a key combination you’ll need access to the proper keys from This brings up a critical point: SFICs are by physical measurement of a key and/or the system. If the system is designed using gauged and read tip to bow, unlike most con - cylinder parts. total position progression (BEST uses that ventional cylinders. That’s because the key is Sometimes a locksmith is not just inter- method), then a wide array of sample change tip-stopped at the core’s back as opposed to ested in decoding for the control key. Per- keys from the system will be necessary in a shoulder stop. BEST Peaks and BEST Pre - haps a master or top master is the goal. At many cases to derive the TMK.Th ere is a mium use a shoulder engagement, though times determining the individual change method to determine an individual change the keys and cores are still read tip to bow. key is all that’s needed. Regardless, there key for a single core from a set of test keys, One salient feature of the SFIC is that it are basically two ways to decode an SFIC: but that is beyond the scope of this article. supports two different shear lines. Most tra- 1. From keys within the system. If you’re interested in the TMK as well

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2013-10_feature-sfic.indd 21 9/8/13 7:22 AM as the control key, then you definitely will In the majority of SFIC systems, the con - can you secure one? Ask? Drill? Remove a need key gauges. SFIC key gauges are control key bitting is one change key bitting mortise and replace it? This issue is beyond structed two ways: They are made as “go-no stricken from the bitting list and then el- the scope of this article. However, let’s assume go” or in wedge format. Be certain you are evated to control key status. This is why it is you have a core. What are the basic parts? using the correct A2, A3 or A4 gauge for nearly impossible to figure out a SFIC control A core is made up of four basic assembly your particular SFIC system. Regardless, key by progressing or comparing keys, even components (Figure 2): plug, shell, sleeve remember that SFIC keys are gauged and the TMK from within the system. (with control lug) and retainer. When pins read from tip to bow when measuring and Since the control key (CTRL key) is usu - line up at the control shear line, the control writing down bittings. ally a change key bitting set aside from the lug, which is attached to the sleeve, can be system and can’t be determined from key moved. This allows the core to be inserted What Do You Really Want? comparisons or progressing, how do you find and held securely within its housing. The accompanying color chart (see Figure 1) it? You must secure at least one core from the In the accompanying two examples (Fig- shows all 16,000-plus individual bittings in system to disassemble it for analysis. It will ure 3) you can see the control key moving the an A2 SFIC system, and it identi fies the pin be the diamond in the rough that will allow lug in the illustration to the le ft. Notice the stacks that can be dropped into the cores. you to decode for the system control key. bottom pin that’s blocking movement of the Notice the control key bitting information plug. In the example core to the right, the top in the diamond shapes at the top. Below that Getting the Core pin (driver pin) is blocking the control lug is the TMK and then the individual change If you don’t have access to at least one core from moving, and the plug is free to turn, key progressives. from the system, you have a problem. How as that shear line is activated. For simplic-

One Page IC Master Key System – Example (16,384 possible bittings)

CTRL 4 1 8 9 2 5 0 No MK, Rotating Constant 9 5 10 13 8 9 4 6 18 4 6 14 12 12 TMK 88 30 09 14 81 32 6 7

9 5 10 13 8 9 4 6 10 4 2 6 6 10 6 2 9 8 8 2 9 2 6 8 9 6 8 2 6 9 8 9 6 9 7

9 5 10 13 8 9 4 6 12 5 4 8 8 12 4 4 7 6 6 4 7 2 4 6 7 4 4 2 4 0 5 4 1 2 5

9 5 10 13 8 9 4 6 14 4 4 10 10 12 2 6 5 4 4 6 5 4 2 4 5 2 2 4 2 0 3 2 1 5 2

Operating Cuts / Pin Segments 9 5 10 13 8 9 4 6 16 4 4 12 12 12 0 8 1 2 2 8 3 6 0 2 1 2 0 6 0 0 1 3 1 1 1

Figure 1. This color chart shows all 16,000-plus individual bittings in an A2 SFIC system.

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2013-10_feature-sfic.indd 22 9/8/13 7:22 AM Figure 2. The four basic assembly Figure 3. At left, the control key moves the lug. At right, components of the core. the top pin blocks the control lug from moving, and the plug is free to turn.

SFIC Keying Systems at a Glance A2 SFIC System Description A2 System A3 System A4 System Key Bitting and Pin Use Most Popular Discontinued Large Systems Specifications Two-Step Progression – .0125" Increment Explanation Used successfully Core failure; key Allows for many Key Depth Bottom Pin Coded Number by BEST since 1920s interchange more key changes Length Progression Type 2-step 1-step 1-step .3187" .110" 0A .3062" .1225" 1A Increment (Drop) .0125" .0180" .0210" .2937" .135" 2A .2812" .1475" 3A Pin Diameter .108" .108" .108" .2687" .160" 4A Spacing Usually .150" Usually .150" Usually .150" .2562" .1725" 5A .2437" .185" 6A Key Cut Orientation Tip"Bow Tip"Bow Tip"Bow .2312" .1975" 7A Root of Cut .054" .054" .054" .2187" .210" 8A .2062" .2225" 9A Angle of Cut 90º 90º 90º Wafer Pin Coded Number Length MACS 9 (Range=0-9) 6 (Range=0-6) 5 (Range=0-5) .025" 2B .0375" 3B* MACS Possible None None None .050" 4B Violations .0625" 5B Bottom Pin Count 10 7 6 .075" 6B .0875" 7B Bottom Pin Range 0-9 0-6 0-5 .100" 8B .1125" 9B Wafer Pin Count 18 13 11 .125" 10B Wafer Pin Range 2-19 1-13 1-11 .1375" 11B .150" 12B Coded Stack Length 23 16 14 .1625" 13B Pin Stack Total .397" .398" .404" .175" 14B .1875" 15B* Decode (for CTRL) 13-Top Pin= CTRL 10-Top Pin= CTRL 8-Top Pin= CTRL .200" 16B .2125" 17B* 6-pin Core 4,096 (useable 46,656 (useable 15,625 (useable .225" 18B Configuration bittings) bittings) bittings) .2375" 19B* (Change Keys) *Not used in a pure 2-step progression 7-pin Core 16,384 (useable 279,936 (useable 78,125 (useable Pin Stack Total: .397" Pin Diameter: .108" Coded Stack Length: 23 Configuration bittings) bittings) bittings) Decoding for CTRL: 13 - Code of Top Pin = CTRL Key Cut OR (Build Up Pin - 10) + Plug Total = CTRL Key Cut (Change Keys) Keys Read/Cut: Tip to Bow Root Cut: 0.54" Angle of Cut: 90º .150" Spacing (Tip to Bow from center of Cut) - from Tip Stop, Method Used Total Position Total Position Total Position each cut: Progression Progression Progression #1=.088" #2=.238" #3=.388" #4=.538" #5=.688" #6=.838" #7=.988" Figure 4. This chart assists with the decoding mystery. Figure 5. The pins tell the story.

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SFIC Master Keying Comparisons

DIAGRAMDIAGRAM #1 #1 DIAGRAMDIAGRAM #2 #2

StandardStandard Cylinder Cylinder(Non-IC) (Non-IC) StandardStandard Cylinder Cylinder(Non-IC) (Non-IC) Non-MasterNon-Master Keyed Keyed Master KeyedMaster Keyed

©2001 William M. Lynk ©2001 William M. Lynk ©2001 William M. Lynk ©2001 William M. Lynk Diagram 1: Diagram 2: Standard Cylinder (Non-IC) Standard Cylinder (Non-IC) DIAGRAM #2 DIAGRAMNon-MasterDIAGRAM #1 Keyed #1 Master KeyedDIAGRAM #2 Standard Cylinder (Non-IC) Standard Cylinder (Non-IC) Standard Cylinder (Non-IC) Standard Cylinder (Non-IC)Figure 7. LAB Annex tool. Non-Master Keyed Master Keyed Non-Master Keyed Master Keyed

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4 6 4 6 8 8 10 Diagram 3: 10 10 Diagram 4: 10 4 136 4 13 6 Figure 8. LAB Annex tool shown in open Small8 Format I-Core 10Small Format I-Core8 10 10 10 10 position.10 DIAGRAMDIAGRAM12 #3 #313 7 13 16 Non-Master Keyed6 MasterDIAGRAM KeyedDIAGRAM #4 6 #4 7 10 11 15 6 2 10 Figure 6. Comparison between12 master and master keyed systems. 7 8 Small Format16Small I-Core Format10 I-Core 6 6 4 Small7 8FormatSmall I-Core Format I-Core 7 5 7 113 155 3 Non-Masterity purposes,Non-Master neither Keyed core isKeyed master keyed. a conventionalMaster cylinder,6 Keyed non-ICMaster2 (Kwikset, 2Keyed 2 2 8 0 0 10 0 0 4 8 For the examples we will be using, assume7 Schlage, etc.), one that’s not master-keyed5 7 3 5 3 2 2 ©2001 William M. Lynk ©2001 William M. Lynk 2 ©2001 William M. Lynk ©2001 William M. Lynk the system is a 0standard A2 and0 is master and one that is. Notice the addition0 of the 0 keyed. As you can see from the chart in blue master pin in the second cylinder. Figure 4DIAGRAM, A3 and A4 #3 systems exist, but are In the bottomDIAGRAM two examples, #4 one SFIC not as common as A2. Incidentally,©William the M.A3©William Lynk,cylinder CML M. Lynk, is master CML keyed and one isn’t. Note Small Format I-Core system was discontinuedDIAGRAM based #3 on key in- that the SFICSmall cylinders Format haveDIAGRAM either I-Core three or #4 Non-Master Keyed Master Keyed terchange and core failure. four pins in each stack. This is because the Small Format I-Core As far as decoding is concerned, a look at SFIC must use a buildupSmall pin (sometimes Format re I-Core- Non-Master Keyed©2001 William M. Lynk ©2001 William M. Lynk the key bitting and pin specifications sheet ferred to as a control pin). InMaster these examples Keyed for an A2 system shows that the pins tell the the buildup pin is red. ©2001 William M. Lynk ©2001 William M. Lynk story (Figure 5). ©William M. Lynk, CML Decoding Tools Master Keyed Comparisons Proper tools will save valuable time and ©William M. Lynk, CML Figure 6 shows four examples for compari- ensure accuracy while the lack of tools will son purposes. The two top examples are of invite problems and may skew the results. Figure 9. A-1 decoding block.

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2013-10_feature-sfic.indd 24 9/8/13 7:22 AM Here are some important decoding tools. calipers are relatively inexpensive, accurate Because of its versatility, at the forefront and easy to use and read. of the list is the Lab Annex (Figures 7 and 8), Th cylinder/core coded pinning chart which permits decoding of pin stacks, allows (Figure 14) is one of many graphic devices for core combinating (pinning), and pro- useful in organizing and recording core and vides a method for core capping. It does not, key data. Notice that key bittings are listed however, make your coffee in the morning. toward the top of the chart and all pins are The A-1 Manufacturing Decoding Block listed at the bottom, similar to an X-ray view Figure 10. Decoding block in open position. (Figures 9 and 10) is useful for decoding pin of the core’s contents. stacks removed from the core. A locksmith hammer (Figure 11) is great for applying the Getting Inside necessary light pressure to evict the chamber With tools ready and the code pinning chart into the decoding tool. handy, your work can begin.

Who Has the “To protect Authority? yourself from a One question that arises occasionally (and it’s one that you should ask your-

Figure 11. A locksmith hammer should be top pin whose self) is, “Do I have the authority to de- used gently to prevent damage. story is a lie, code this SFIC?” Let’s say I’m making keys for an elementary school principal measure all pins and the school engineer sees me in the in every chamber hallway and asks me if I could make a control key for him so he can move for complete cores around the building. Assuming certainty.” the control key operates all of the cores within the entire school system, I would opt not to fulfill that particular request. However, if an apartment building own- Tap only hard enough to dislodge the er asks for the control for his building chamber cap and send the pin stack slowly for a system that I have originated, Figure 12. A caliper will provide fairly ac- into the receiving tool. Without either of and we have worked out the payment curate measurements. these tools, you’re left trying to eject a pin details, that request can be honored. stack into a towel with hope that the pin Sometimes a decision is based on stack remains intact. Good luck with that, professional judgment, but I suggest especially when you may only have a single erring on the side of safety if unsure. core to decode. If using a Falcon core with You can always make the control key, a slide cover, gently pry the cover open and not release it to anyone, and move the roll it back. Carefully eject your pin stacks. cores for the customer. Make sure Once the pin stacks are on a pin mat or you have read the three-page docu- suitable holder, either a micrometer or a ment known as the “ALOA Techni- digital caliper (Figure 12) will be required. cal Standards Policy,” located on the Micrometers (Figure 13) are great for key ALOA website, for issues concerning measurements but can be awkward when professional actions, as well as key Figure 13. Micrometers are great for key measurements, though they’re some- measuring small pins, especially the .108- duplication policies. times awkward. inch diameter pins within an SFIC. Digital

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2013-10_feature-sfic.indd 25 9/8/13 7:22 AM Step One: Release. Use the LAB Annex the caliper, carefully measure each and every actual caliper readings will be somewhat and the locksmith hammer to gently release pin in the stack, starting with the top pins different from the charts. The culprit here each chamber into the booklet. When done, first. Th n move to the buildup, master and is excessive wear on pins, especially bot- carefully remove the booklet and open slowly bottom pins, writing everything on the pin - tom pins. on a level plane to view the pin stacks. If you ning chart form. The caliper readings will be Visualize a key being inserted and re- bump it carelessly, your pin stacks will be given for an example core that we will refer moved from a core. That action will cause lost and decoding may be just a memory. to as “Disassembled Core #1 (Figure 15).” the pins in chamber seven to have bounced Step Two: Measure and Record. Using Caliper Readings. In the real world, the up and down 14 times; chamber six, 12 times; chamber five, 10 times; chamber four, eight times; chamber three, six times; chamber two, four times, and chamber one, two times. Thus, it should become obvious Respect that the bottom pin in the seventh chamber (closest to the face of the core) gets the the specs. most action at the party. It will also cause premature wear. The other wafers (master, build up and top pins) should not show such great wear. Th y’re just moving vertically for the ride. Keep this in mind when the actual caliper readings are not exact in all cases from what is shown on the pin specs sheet. Match your caliper reading as closely as possible to the A2 system chart (Figure 5). Now that you have translated the measure - ments (Figure 16), what’s next? How do we find the elusive control key bitting?

Simple, But Fun The simplest method is to decode from the top pins based on your caliper readings. Here’s the formula: 13 – Top Pin = Control Cut This formula will work only when the pin stack is combinated according to factory and conventional master keying standards, and the pin stack equals 23 in an A2 system. And there’s a caveat: Not all top pins are Figure 14. A pinning chart is a handy resource. Actual Caliper Readings for Disassembled Core #1:

Chamber #1 Chamber #2 Chamber #3 Chamber #4 Chamber #5 Chamber #6 Chamber #7 TP: .075" .050" .150" .112" .062" .050" .136" BUP: .100" .150" .050" .149" .150" .150" .049" MP: .074" .025" .050" .024" .049" .075" .099" BP: .147" .171" .146" .109" .133" .120" .107" When finish, function, & design matter

Figure 15. A caliper reading example.

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2013-10_feature-sfic.indd 27 9/8/13 7:22 AM Cylinder/Core Coded Pinning Chart Cylinder/Core Coded Pinning Chart Useful when calculating pin stacks in conventional pin tumbler cylinders, Useful when calculating pin stacks in conventional pin tumbler cylinders, including master ring, interchangeable core and removable core products. including master ring, interchangeable core and removable core products.

Cylinder/Core Label: __Cr5______Keyway: ___E_____ Cylinder/Core Label: __Cr5______Keyway: ___E_____

Location: ___Hallway Closet______Date:__2/4/10______Location: ___Hallway Closet______Date:__2/4/10______

Comments:______Comments:______

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Control Key Bitting (CTRL) Control Key Bitting (CTRL) 791 48 92

Top Master Key Bitting (TMK) Top Master Key Bitting (TMK)

Change Key Bitting (CK) Change Key Bitting (CK)

Top Pins 6412 954 11 Top Pins 6412 954 11 Control / Build Up Pins 8 12 4 12 12 12 4 Control / Build Up Pins 8 12 4 12 12 12 4

Master Pins 6242 46 8 Master Pins 6242 46 8

Bottom Pins Bottom Pins 3 5 3 0 2 1 0 3 5 3 0 2 1 0 Plug Area Plug Area

Figure 16. Measurements have been recorded. Figure 17. The pin stacks all equal 23.

Actual Caliper Readings for Disassembled Core #2:

Chamber #1 Chamber #2 Chamber #3 Chamber #4 Chamber #5 Chamber #6 Chamber #7 TP: .150" .125" .062" .125" .075" .100" .137" BUP: .050" .100" .150" .050" .150" .075" .100" MP: .025" .050" .075" .100" .025" .075" .050" BP: .172" .122" .110" .122" .146" .146" .109"

Figure 18. A second example for caliper reading.

created equal. This means that a wrong top Alternate Formulas What If? pin will thwart you from creating a correct Let’s try a second example using cali- Our lives are filled with “what ifs.” But control key, even though the change key, per readings for the pin stacks from the what if the pin stacks don’t equal 23 in an master keys, and top master and control keys core of another system, Disassembled A2 system? In that case, decoding from the may all work as intended. Why? Because the Core #2 (Figure 18). Look at the transla- top pins for the control key cuts wouldn’t be top pin (driver) serves only to drive the pin tion from caliper readings to pins. The correct. Why in the world would this ever stack down. But since we use a uniform pin correct pin stacks were recorded on the happen? It’s because: stack (23 increments in A2), the top pin can pinning chart for the second example 1. A factory (or individual) combinating tell us a valuable story — or not. To protect (Figure 19). Now, let’s experiment with error could have occurred. yourself from a top pin whose story is a lie, an alternate formula. Instead of 13 – TP 2. Someone tried to prevent reverse engi- measure all pins in every chamber for com - = CTRL Cut, use: neering of his cores. plete certainty. (BP + MP + BUP) – 10 = CTRL Cut When I initially said this could be a fac- If the pin stacks all equal 23, the result Examine the results in the pinning chart tory mistake in my first SFIC book, my should be as shown in Figure 17. for example #2 (Figure 20). friend, the late A.J. Hoffman, told me: “I

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2013-10_feature-sfic.indd 28 9/8/13 7:22 AM Cylinder/Core Coded Pinning Chart Cylinder/Core Coded Pinning Chart Useful when calculating pin stacks in conventional pin tumbler cylinders, Useful when calculating pin stacks in conventional pin tumbler cylinders, including master ring, interchangeable core and removable core products. including master ring, interchangeable core and removable core products.

Cylinder/Core Label: __Ex2______Keyway: ___G_____ Cylinder/Core Label: __Ex2______Keyway: ___G_____

Location: ___Office 132______Date:__3/7/11______Location: ___Office 132______Date:__3/7/11______

Comments:______Comments:______

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Control Key Bitting (CTRL) Control Key Bitting (CTRL) 1383752

Top Master Key Bitting (TMK) Top Master Key Bitting (TMK)

Change Key Bitting (CK) Change Key Bitting (CK)

Top Pins 12 10 105 6 8 11 Top Pins 12 10 105 6 8 11 Control / Build Up Pins 4 8 12 4 12 6 8 Control / Build Up Pins 4 8 12 4 12 6 8

Master Pins 244 628 6 Master Pins 244 628 6

Bottom Pins 5 1 0 1 3 3 0 Bottom Pins 5 1 0 1 3 3 0

Plug Area Plug Area

Figure 19. Pin stack recordings for the second example. Figure 20. Results of alternate formula.

PINS #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 TP: 11 10 5 10 6 8 12 BUP: 4 8 12 4 12 6 8 MP: 2 4 6 8 2 6 4 BP: 5 1 0 1 3 3 0

Figure 21. Can you ﬁnd the errors?

am glad someone addressed this issue in effects on the stability of that pin stack, cuts, and what formula should I use? If the print.” It could be a simple factory combi- and ultimately the cooperation of the core. pin stack totals 23, then 13 – TP = CTRL nating error, or it could be an individual at - Th refore both situations could be true, Cut will work just fine. tempting to frustrate someone from reverse which again emphasizes the importance Adjustments. If the pin stack totals 22, use engineering his system by the traditional of correct data recording. 12 – TP = CTRL Cut. The pin stack is one decoding formula: Take a look at the second example, which increment shorter. Thus, 12 – TP = CTRL 13 – Top Pin = Control Cut has an error inserted in two pin stacks. See if Cut or 12 – 11 = 1 (Figures 22 and 23). Yes, it’s true, by reducing the top pin by you can locate the errors in Figure 21. Which If the pin stack totals 24, use14 – TP = one increment, all the keys may still work two pin stacks have errors introduced? Did CTRL Cut. The pin stack is one increment and you may stop reverse engineering tem - you record all of the data accurately? larger. Thus, 14 – TP = CTRL Cut or 14 – porarily. However, you’re also inadvertently OK, being the sleuth that you are, you 12 = 2 (Figure 24). allowing the top of the pin stack to come have found the two errors: Here’s another decoding formula, and uncomfortably close to the control shear Chamber #1 and Chamber #7 do not remember, this one works regardless of line. When a spring hits the shear line — total 23. the size of the top pin: (BP + MP + BUP) – ouch. By adding one or more increments Chamber #1 equals 22 and Chamber #7 10 = CTRL Cut. Though it requires more to the top pin, this will create undue spring equals 24. pin measurements than just the top pins, pressure, which could also have adverse How do these errors a ffect my control key it always works. Again, recoding data is

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Figure 22. 12 – TP = CTRL Cut

CUTS #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 CTRL: 1 3 8 3 7 5 2 TMK: CK:

Figure 23. 12 – 11 = 1

PINS #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 TP: 12 BUP: 8 MP: 4 BP: 0

Figure 24. 14 – TP = CTRL Cut or 14 – 12 = 2

PINS #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 TP: 11 12 BUP: 4 8 MP: 2 4 BP: 5 0

Figure 25. Try using the two irregular pin stacks, then check results.

imperative for accurate current and future it cannot be determined from progressing should be recorded for accurate current and calculations. Try this using the two irregular keys within the system, nor is there any future use. Armed with this information, pin stacks in Figure 25 and see the results. fixed relationship to the top master key, you can now successfully decode an SFIC It works on all chambers. aside from parity. for the control key with confidence, accu- Also, because the control key can usu- racy, timeliness and profitability. Conclusions ally remove all the cores from within a These explanations, formulas and examples system, it can have more power than the William M. Lynk, CML, CPS, has been a locksmith since show that an SFIC can be decoded for the top master key. It’s also worth noting that 1975 and is the owner of www.ICLSglobal.com. Bill is system control key with the proper tools this basic decoding article does not cover an IC specialist, an industry and skills. Usually one core from the system situations when cores are master keyed at author, the subject matter expert on IC for ALOA, and can provide all the information necessary the control shear line to form a top control an ALOA ACE instructor, teaching classes on to decode for the control key, but you have key with subordinate control keys beneath interchangeable cores and to be extremely careful with disassembly it. That advanced technique is a topic for a master keying across the country. He has originated SFIC Technical Manuals when only one core is available. Because separate article. for both national and international lock manufacturers, and maintains a working relationship with the the control key is a select bitting from the Because of possible top pin errors, using major lock and security manufacturers throughout the world. In 2013, he was named Keynotes Author SFIC system, removed from the progres- the appropriate formula will aid in ffeec- of the Year. sion list and elevated to the job of control, tive system decoding. Remember, all data

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designed into the lock to thwart burglary attempts. The groove is a weak spot that will break if a burglar tries to defeat the lock by hammering on something inserted in the keyway. If the disc is forced out the back of the lock, it will likely with it take the cam that withdraws the bolt. Figure 2 is the front of the lock with the keyhole to the label’s le ft. Figure 3 is another shot of the front from a di fferent angle. One of the main differences between these locks and standard combination safe locks is that the cover goes against the back of the door. You can reset the lock to new keys without removing it, but you must remove the lock to service it. There are four models of this lock: Models Figure 1. The rear of the lock. 6804 (key-retaining) and 6805 (non-key- retaining) use single-bitted keys; models 6824 and 6825 function the same but use double-bitted keys. Figure 4 is what the single-bitted keys look An Intro to like and how they are packaged. Not shown are double-bitted keys, which have the same cuts on both sides. Also shown are two sizes of keys, for different door thicknesses. My Key-Operated customers tend to like the longer keys because they don’t fit well in pockets. Because of that, they don’t go home with employees by mistake when they should have been Safe Locks passed on to the next shift. These locks are usually found on drop Sargent & Greenleaf models fit the safes or other boxes that are not designed to footprint of most modern safe locks. foil hardcore burglary attacks. Sometimes you’ll find them inside large safes on indi- By Tony Wiersielis, CPL, CFDI vidual compartments. A drop safe is a small safe equipped with a slot, door or rolling mechanism that al- his a r t icl e expl a ins t he oper at ion of Sa r ge nt & Gr eenl ea f key-oper at ed lows cash envelopes to be deposited with- safe locks. In an upcoming issue, I’ll explain how to set new locks to existing keys, out opening a door. You’ll o ften find them change key combinations and deal with service problems. First, let’s get acquainted near a cash register, which lets the cashier Twith them and how they’re used. continuously drop money out of the reg- This lock is made to fit the footprint of most modern safe locks (see Figure 1). There are ister without leaving his station. If there is only three mounting holes in the case, because a fourth hole would interfere with the bolt. a robbery, the thief usually can take only To the left of the S&G symbol are round and square holes, which are used to set or change what’s left in the register. Thecashier rarely the lock to fit new keys. has the key to the drop box unless it’s set To the left of changing holes is a round, disc-shaped, grooved hole.Th is is a safety feature up as dual custody.

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Figure 2

Figure 3

Figures 2 and 3. At left is the front of the lock with the keyhole to the label’s left. At right is another shot of the front from a different angle. Figure 4. A package of single-bitted keys.

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Figure 5. The 6804 key-retaining lock without its cover.

Figure 6. The lock with the washer removed.

Figure 8. Lock turned to unlocked position with bolt retracted. Figure 7. The inside of the lock’s cover. Notice the L-shaped fences inside the gates on the levers.

What’s Inside Figure 7 is a shot of the inside of the the upper left f the cover. When the lock Figure 5 is a shot of a 6804 key retaining lock’s cover. Note the spring attached to is assembled, this spring presses against lock with the cover off. The lock is new out the white plastic washer (Figure 5). Th of the box; it isn’t fitted to any key. You can spring provides steady pressure to keep the see seven levers on the le ft, under the white “These locks are usually levers in line with the fences. Make sure plastic washer. Figure 6 shows the washer found on drop safes or this spring is in its proper place when re- removed so you can see that the levers have assembling the lock. Without it, the levers built-in springs. To the right of the lever other boxes that are not will float and not line up with the fences. pack are the seven L-shaped fences, which designed to foil hardcore Lever locks work because the levers have slide into the gates on the levers and allow gates in them, and these gates, when prop- the bolt to retract. burglary attacks.” erly aligned by the key, allow a fence tofi t

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into them. This action allows something else, usually the bolt, to retract. Figure 8 is a shot of the lock, still not set to any key, but turned to the unlocked position with the bolt retracted. Notice the L-shaped fences inside the gates on the levers. For clarity, inFig - ure 9 the tip of the pen is pointing at a gate.

Key Terminology For those new to the trade, key retaining means that the key can’t be removed with the lock in an unlocked position. Something within the lock prevents the cylinder from turning back to its rest position while the lock remains open, thus preventing key removal. This function is common to other types of locks besides a key-operated lock. You’ll often find this feature on padlocks; bank safe deposit boxes and night deposito- ries are always key retaining. This design prevents someone from leaving the lock open. In the accompanying article’s example, if someone were able to leave the drop box un- Figure 9. The tip of the pen points at a gate. locked and did so, a thief would have easy access to the money inside. Key- retaining function reduces the risk of human error by removing the ability to leave it unlocked. Dual custody means that it takes more than one key at a time to open a lock, and the keys are held by two people. Both have to be present to open the lock, and neither key will open it by itself. A prime example of dual custody locks is safe deposit locks: A bank employee must insert and turn a guard key either before or at the same time as the customer turns his key. In this example of dual custody, there are two locks on the box. The cashier has a key for one lock, and the manager has one for the other. Both have to be unlocked for the box to open. — TW Figure 10. Both the levers and the fences are in varying positions.

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Also visible in Figure 9 are false gates. These are the shallow cutouts on the lever near the gate — one below the gate and two above it. These little indents are designed to foil picking attempts by simulating the feel of a lever picked to the fence when it’s actually not.

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2013-10_backtobasics.indd 37 9/8/13 7:28 AM LEGAL CORNER

Florida is generally a conservative, anti- regulation state. Legislators are hesitant to vote for unwanted regulation. We need to Push Is On make it clear to the legislators that licensing is something the locksmith industry wants in order to ensure fair, ethical competition and that it’s not something we reject as needless for Florida government hindrance of small business. Locksmith licensing is having a major impact on scam locksmiths. Currently, Ala - bama, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Locksmith Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Or - egon, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia all have locksmith licensing codes or regulations. Licensing New York State just enacted the Truth in Lockout and Locksmith Services Act. While County governments may step in if state not a licensing law, it is a measure squarely legislatures refuse to take the lead. aimed at the scammer problem, speci fically in the emergency lockout service-call situ- By Barry Roberts, Esq. ation. Nassau County in Long Island and Miami-Dade County in Florida both have licensing ordinances, as does New York City. her e is a major init iat ive under way fo r l ocksmit h l icensing in Fl or ida . Part of the ALOA SPAI Code of Eth- As many members are aware, Florida has been the staging ground for some of the ics is the requirement that any locksmith biggest locksmith scam operators in the country. Fed up with state inaction on working in a state that requires locksmith Tthe issue, several counties in the Tampa Bay area are moving toward licensing on licensing be licensed and in good stand- the county level. ing with the state board. The ALOA SPAI Miami-Dade County already has a county locksmith-licensing ordinance. Although board of directors meets regularly. One of not as effective as many would like, it has had a positive effect when compared with the the issues the board addresses is scammer scammer situation in neighboring counties with no licensing ordinance. Although gen- locksmiths and other bad actors trying to erally considered less effective than statewide legislation — as there are limits onfi nes obtain ALOA SPAI membership in order to and jail time available for violation of county ordinances that do not apply to state laws market themselves as legitimate, accepted, — this is at least a start. vetted and vouched for members of the in- Perhaps most importantly, licensing initiatives on the county level send a powerful mes - dustry. If you work in a state that requires sage to the state legislature that locksmith fraud is a problem, and if the state refuses to take licensing, it’s critical that you forward your action, local governments will. If a trend starts to emerge in county ordinances, the state license number and information to ALOA government will generally step in to ensure uniformity. SPAI so your name does not inadvertently Within the past year, a vocal member of the Florida legislature (personally known by the come up as a potential scammer. If you have author of this article) was the victim of a locksmith scam herself. She is highly motivated not done so, please do this immediately. to sponsor and advocate locksmith licensing legislation. We have spoken with her and her staff many times during the past year about this issue, reviewed ALOA SPAI’s model lock- The Law Offices of Barry Roberts are located in Washington, D.C., and Palm Beach Gardens, smith licensing bill with her, and get the sense that the stage is set for legislative action. Fla., and serve as general counsel for ALOA. The practice focuses on assisting business owners The critical ingredient in bringing potential licensing into a good, actual law is industry and business associations. Barry can be reached participation and involvement. If Florida legislators are inundated with letters and personal at his Washington, D.C., office at (202) 609-7390; at (561) 472-0828 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, or at visits, and they support lobbying for a licensing bill, it is far more likely to succeed than an [email protected]. unsupported bill they feel they’re imposing on a disinterested industry.

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2013-10_legalcorner.indd 38 9/8/13 7:29 AM ALOA Membership Automatic Renewal Program

What is it? ALOA is proud to offer automatic dues renewal. With ALOA’s new Automatic Renewal Program, your membership will renew automatically. Starting next year, ALOA members won’t have to worry about remembering to renew! Every November, ALOA will charge your credit card for your annual membership dues based on your membership type at the time of renewal. Soon afterwards, your new membership card will arrive in the mail. You won’t have to worry about a thing — all your membership benefits will continue without interruption. For you SAVTA members, your credit card will be charged on your anniversary.

How do I sign up? To sign up for this service, just fill out the Member Credit Card Authorization form below. It’s that simple! Each November, ALOA will renew your membership dues using that credit card information. Be sure to contact us if your credit card information or expiration date changes.

How does it work? Membership renewal is based, in part, upon continuing to meet membership requirements and payment of dues. By participating in ALOA’s Automatic Renewal Program, you are accepting the terms of the ALOA Membership Agreement.

Can I cancel my Automatic Renewal? If at any time you wish to terminate your automatic renewal participation, you must submit a written request to ALOA, to be received no later than October 15, at [email protected] or 3500 Easy Street, Dallas, TX 75247.

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destination to visit and vacation. Living just an hour away, I frequented New Orleans a great deal as I grew up. As a musician, I spent many hours playing in some of the venues New ALOA where my heroes had performed in their day. Sadly, as is the case with most metropolitan areas, as the city grew, some of its ambiance faded. While the food, music and Heads to people, by and large, remained the same, the city and its reputation fell into disrepair. Th n 2005 came. All of us from that part of the country or who have family still there New Orleans vividly remember the images of Katrina. We remember wondering if things would ever be the same or if entire towns, like my hometown of Gulfport, MS, would ever return to some semblance of normal. Well, I should have known the answer, knowing the people there.

New Beginnings We have touted ALOA Security Profession - als Association, Inc., as the new ALOA, with changed attitudes, changing programs and The 2014 ALOA Convention will take place in a an evolving future. There’s been a rebirth, city you don’t want to miss. if you will. New Orleans also has a new be - ginning. It has been rebuilt, repaired, re- By Jim Hancock, CML, CMST furbished and yes, reborn. And it deserves to be revisited. The smiles are back — the food never o you know what it mea ns t o miss New Or l ea ns?” Louis Ar- m left (and it’s only gotten better). The music, strong and Billie Holliday performed this song in the 1947 movie New oh my gosh, the music still grips you and Orleans. The song touches the heart of most of us who are from that speaks to your soul. The surrounding ar- “Darea of the country. eas, like Gulfport, are better than ever with In my youth, New Orleans was a special place with incredible places to eat some of the so many things to do and see that you and best food in the world: Parasol’s for the best Po-Boy sandwiches, Central Grocery for the your family are sure to be entertained dur- original muffalotta, Willie Mae’s Scotch House for the best fried chicken in the world, and ing your off imes. Brennan’s for Sunday brunch. If you haven’t been to an ALOA Con- And music? Some of the best musicians and entertainers in the business are from the vention in a while, this will be the one to greater New Orleans area: Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima, the Nevilles, Harry Connick Jr., attend to get you back in the fold. So many Al Hirt, Dr. John, Mahalia Jackson, Fats Domino, Professor Longhair (known as the god- things have already changed — it won’t be father of New Orleans rhythm and blues) and Allen Toussaint, to name just a few. Today the same ALOA you remember if it’s been you have Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Little awhile since you attended. If you have been Wayne and Master P. There’s more talent in that one New Orleans neighborhood, known recently, you will still be greeted by more as the Treme, than in most entire cities. changes with new class offerings, a new Then, of course, there are the people. They’re so laid back and easy going, never-met-a- class schedule and other options that will stranger type folks. Th y’re friendly, personable and quick with a smile. Yes, the city is a great benefit members.

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Keep watching your emails, Keynotes and New Orleans, LA. In 2014, I took a little trip the ALOA Facebook page (yes, we have one) With apologies to Johnny Horton, who Headed down south along the mighty for updates on the happenings leading into wrote “The Battle Of New Orleans,” I will Mississip’ ALOA 2014 Convention & Security Expo in close with this: I went to get some training and to eat some ettouffee Glad that I went and I’m really proud to say: ALOA’s back and it keeps getting better “You’ll receive ALOA’s back, growing every day Proud to be a member, and I’m here to 100% of your class tell you registration fee back. We’ll all pull together so it never goes away!

Jim Hancock, CML, CMST, No other strings, ALOA’s education manager, began his locksmithing ca- no fine print — reer at the age of eight in his grandfather’s lock shop in Gulfport, Mississippi. He has t h a t’s it.” worked in every aspect of the business, from shop tech to mobile tech to operations management. In 2003 and 2009, he was presented with the ALOA ACE Award as Instructor of the Year. You can reach him at [email protected] or (214) 819-9733.

The Fast Track to Success There’s no better, faster way to advance The Safe & Vault Technicians Association your knowledge — and your career — Convention and Trade Show 2014 than by attending SAFETECH 2014. May 5-May 10, 2014 Hilton Lexington Downtown Show Highlights Lexington, Kentucky World-class education Classes Bazaar night Monday, May 5-Friday, May 9, 2014 The Harry C. Miller Manipulation Contest Trade Show The SAVTA Kickoff Party and Live Auction Saturday, May 10, 2014

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Phone: 815-675-0404 Tools Fax: 317-818-0625 Phone: 408-437-0505 Security Door Controls Phone: 800-252-5757 Fax: 815-675-6484 Phone: 800-323-8324 www.eandptechnologies. Fax: 408-516-9642 Phone: 805-494-0622 Fax: 800-452-8600 www.yourkeylessremote. Fax: 305-635-1077 com Fax: 866-611-4748 com Lucky Line Products, Inc. Doyle Security Products www.caropeningtools.com FJM Security Products Phone: 858-549-6699 www.sdcsecurity.com Phone: 800-333-6953 Phoenix Safe International Adrian Steel Company Phone: 800-654-1786 Fax: 858-549-0949 Security Solutions Fax: 612-521-0166 LLC Phone: 800-677-2726 Fax: 206-350-1186 www.luckyline.com Phone: 405-376-1600 Phone: 765-483-0954 www.fjmsecurity.com www.doylesecurity.com Fax: 517-265-5834 MARKS, U.S.A. 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themselves. Successful candidate will possess good people skills, be a strong team player and be proficient in all phases Classified Advertising Policy of commercial, residential and automotive Locksmithing. Clean background, driving record and drug test required. Vehicle and tools provided. Pay is based on qualifica- tions and include hourly wages, overtime and personal commission bonuses. Email resume to [email protected] or WE’RE FOCUSED call 951-992-1096. <11/13> Lock Tight Security Inc. Now Hiring experienced locksmith preferred ON STOCKED commercial residential and auto. located in Fort Worth Texas Classified advertising space is provided free of charge to ALOA members and for a fee of $2 817-428-7141 per word, with a $40 minimum for nonmembers. Classified ads may be used to advertise used merchandise and overstocked items for sale,“wanted to buy” items, business opportu- SHELVES NOT email [email protected] <11/13> nities, employment opportunities/positions wanted and the like. Members or nonmembers Las Cruces, NM a city area with wishing to advertise services or new merchandise for sale may purchase a “Commercial 200,000 citizens without a full Classified Ad” for a fee of $4 per word with a minimum of $100. STOCKHOLDERS. service Locksmith Co. Safes, Vaults, all locks, including Automotive. Each ad will run for three consecutive issues. For blind boxes, there is a $10 charge for mem- This city has a wonderful year around weath- bers and nonmembers. All ads must be submitted in a word document format and emailed to er. Please contact Leroy Lozier CRL, retired [email protected] by the 15th of the month two months prior to issue date. ALOA reserves the right to refuse any classified advertisement that it deems inappropriate according to the stated for all information about this opportunity. purpose of the classified advertising section. Phone# (575) 649-8777. <11/13> THAT’S HOW WE AD INDEX DELIVER MORE

Advertiser Ad Location Web Site Phone Number A&B Safe Corporation page 37 www.a-bsafecorp.com (856) 863-1186 HARDWARE ALOA SPAI pages 13, 15, 39 www.aloa.org (214) 819-9733 Allstate Insurance Company inside front cover www.allstate.com (888) 322-3078 AMSEC page 36 www.amsecusa.com (951) 685-9680 FOR LESS. Big Red Safe Locks page 37 www.bigredsafelocks.com (877) 423-8073 CCL Security Products page 7 www.cclsecurity.com (800) 733-8588 ClearStar page 43 www.clearstar.com/aloa ETI Products page 36 www.ETIproducts.net (877) ETI-ETI1 Hayman Safe Company page 37 www.haymansafe.com (800) 444-5434 H L Flake Co. inside back cover www.hlﬂake.com (800) 231-4105 Jet Hardware Mfg. Co. back cover www.jetkeys.com (718) 257-9600 John Koons Locksmiths page 37 www.koonslocksmiths.com (800) 282-8458 Key Craze page 11 www.keycraze.com (800) 490-7539 LockPicks page 37 www.lockpicks.com (800) Key-Blank Lucky Line page 36 www.luckyline.com (800) 654-6409 McDonald Dash page 37 www.mcdonalddash.com (800) 238-7541 Ningbolock page 36 www.keyblankchina.com THE LOCKSMITH’S Nissan page 31 DISTRIBUTORSMITH Professional Business Products page 37 www.pbp2000.com (800) 355-6322 SAVTA page 41 www.savta.org (214) 819-9733 Security Lock Distributors pages 3, 27 www.seclock.com (800) 847-5625 Technical Services, Inc. page 37 (724) 969-2595 Turn 10 Wholesale page 1, 43 www.turnten.com (800) 848-9790 Wenxing page 37 www.shopkeymachines.com (800) Key-Blank

44 KEYNOTES OCTOBER 2012 WWW.ALOA.ORG Access Control Automotive Hardware Padlocks Tools Nice People 800.231.4105 hlflake.com

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