Professional locksmiths across the nation have been looking to implement state or federal licensing and registration to assure customers that they are masters of their trade, and set themselves apart from the "scammers" and  "hacks" who continually tarnish the reputation. All of us are proud of our level of skill and would be honored to display our certification. We would love to be able to prove our expertise and help differentiate the from scammers and the wanna-be's. 

We all have heard and told stories about how the scammers have lied, ripped customers off, and butchered jobs. It seems like everyone knows someone who... As security professionals, we realize the importance of what we do and why it's equally important to make sure it's done correctly by the right people. But what about beyond the service. Beyond the security barrier. It's important to know that you can trust the person doing the work. What happens when you can't. The following article shows a darker side of why licensing should be more important to the government and the general population. 

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