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. 

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/crime/article69606542.html

Awesome Free Education Opportunities!!

Thursday March 10th 8:00 am

Assa Abloy DSS 

833 3rd Street SW #4 

New Brighton, MN 55112

Advanced Electronic System Wiring & 

Basic Trouble Shooting

Rodger Schmidt will review wiring diagrams, fire alarm interfaces, fail safe and secure system wiring, and more!

Lots of hands on exercises including T-zone installation and overview

STICK AROUND FOR

What's on the Outside That Counts

Improve security and opportunities to grow your business with outdoor solutions from HES and Securitron

Call Molly to sign up 612-238-4655

Assa Abloy Sponsored Classes

Thursday March 10th 8:00 am

Assa Abloy DSS North Central office

833 3rd Street SW Suite 4

New Brighton, MN 55112

Advanced Electronic System Wiring and Basic Trouble Shooting;

This course is designed for participants with previous basic electronic knowledge and use of a multimeter. Covered in this course are advanced access control and system wiring techniques, installation and product troubleshooting.

What's on the Outside That Counts

Create new business with solutions to secure exterior applications: gate locks, wireless outdoor readers, strikes, keypads and more. Learn what products withstand weather and how to power to remote locations.

Free classes; Contact Molly at Doyle Security to register 612-238-4655 mharmon@doylesecurity.com 

A Small Victory For Local Locksmiths

Attorney General, Lori Swanson, has banned a a Florida "security" company from doing business in Minnesota because of misleading online ads. 

Full article here

http://kstp.com/article/stories/S4039772.shtml

Our February Meeting Is Coming!!

Take note, it's an early one at one of our wonderful members location! 

Minnesota Chapter, Associated Locksmiths Of America

Meeting and Class on Detention Locks

Saturday, February 20^th, 2016

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Blaine Lock & Safe

12052 Central Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434

Free to active members of MN ALOA.

$95 Non-members.

Instructor: Michael Sullivan, CRL, MN DEPT of Corrections.

This is NOT an ALOA ACE class, but may help with the Detention Locks elective.

Coffee & Donuts, Light lunch provided.

Contact: Dana L. Lee, CML, CPS

612-968-3257

danaleecml@gmail.com

http://www.doylesecurity.com/doyleuniversity.html

HOPE YOU HAVE BEEN 

SAVING THE DATE!!!

December 2nd 2015

The fun starts at 9:00 with Allegion counter day at 

Doyle Security Products

2211 West River Road North

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Then scoot on over for our Monthly Meeting at 

Broadway Pizza

2025 West River Road North

Minneapolis, MN 55411

With Education provided by Paul Hattenberger from

Meeting starts at 7:00 but for Dinner and Drinks, 

come as early as 5:30