Why Use a Professional Locksmith?

1. Why Use a Professional Locksmith? We’d like to take a few moments of your time to explain the benefits to you, of using the services of a professional Locksmith

2. Professional Services Only through a Professional Locksmith can you access all of these security services • Residential • Commercial/Industrial/Institutional • Automotive • Office furniture • High Security • Master Keying • Electronic Access Control • Safe & Vault • Correctional Institution • Door Hardware • Forensic Examination • Security Surveys and more

3. Certified Journeyman Locksmith (CJL) Alberta has a fully-indentured 4-year Apprenticeship Training program for Locksmiths Look for the symbol Ask for credentials

4. Cutting Keys Save time & money by having keys cut by a professional who: • Knows proper key blank selection • Has training in key machine maintenance & adjustment • Stocks a full range of key blanks and key accessories • Can correct key problems • Can provide specialty & electronic keys and programming

5. Master Keying There is a wrong way and a right way to design a master key system for a facility … and the wrong way is used with alarming frequency.

6. Master Keying There is a wrong way and a right way to design a master key system for a facility Protect yourself from liability by having your master key systems professionally designed, implemented and maintained by a qualified Locksmith.

7. Quality Hardware Lock and door hardware have various quality & performance ratings. Ask your Professional Locksmith to recommend the proper hardware for your application.

8. Quality Lock Hardware Lock and door hardware have various quality & performance ratings. Fire/Life Safety Accessibility (Barrier-Free) Security Ask your Professional Locksmith to recommend the proper hardware for your application.

9. Quality Door Hardware Supply, Installation, Service, Maintenance of commercial door hardware, such as: Doors Door Closers Panic Exit Devices Pivots, Hinges Door Trim Security Gates/Window Grills Auxiliary Hardware

10. Access Control Your Professional Locksmith can recommend mechanical or state-of-the-art electronic access and egress control products/systems to solve a variety of security problems.

11. High Security Lock Hardware • We try to respect the “Do Not Duplicate” stamp, but the sad fact is that others do not. • There are no applicable laws concerning this practice. The solution? High Security Locks. Many people who request it, don’t even respect it.

12. High Security Lock Hardware Your Professional Locksmith can recommend a high security lock system that: • Provides a high degree of key control (registered keys) • Is impervious to surreptitious and forcible entry • Can be integrated into your existing key system • Provides the flexibility you need • Even integrates with electronic locks for date and time based access control, audit trail, etc.

13. Preventative Maintenance Just like all mechanical devices, lock and door hardware last longer and perform better when they receive regularly scheduled maintenance.

14. Preventative Maintenance Your professional Locksmith can help you: • Reduce costs and hardware failure emergencies by implementing a hardware maintenance schedule for you. • Comply with building codes by performing your required annual inspections of door openings

15. Building Codes With our training, experience and professional contacts in Fire & Life Safety codes, we can help you avoid liability by: • Alerting you to situations in which you may want to consult an inspector or other expert • Choosing the correct hardware for each application

16. Safes & Vaults The same Locksmith who master keys your building or services your lock & door hardware, can provide professional safe & vault services as well. All of these tasks are part of Alberta’s Locksmith Apprenticeship curriculum.

17. Safes & Vaults • Fire Safes • Document Safes • Media Safes • Burglary Safes • Gun Safes • Vaults • Cash-Handling Equip. • Mechanical Combination Locks • Key Locks • Electronic Locks • Time Delay Locks Your Professional Locksmith can help you choose the one that’s right for your needs Ask about ratings/labels and insurance requirements

18. Forensic Investigative Services One specialty within our trade is that of Investigative Locksmith Investigative Locksmiths offer technical, professional advice, counsel and investigative services to the community, insurance companies, and law enforcement officials.

19. Residential Services • Hardware upgrades & installation • Rekeying (Changing locks) • Window Bars • Door Viewers • Window/Patio door locks • Door & frame reinforcement • Security Surveys • Home Safes

20. Automotive Services • Rekeying (Changing locks) • Lock Replacement • Duplicating, Originating, Programming Anti-Theft Keys (“Chip” keys) • Opening

21. Why Use a Professional Locksmith? • A Credential You Can Ask For • State-of-the-Art Technical Training • Cost-Effective Security Services • Long-Term Security Solutions • Qualified Emergency Service

22. More Information “Why Use A Professional Locksmith?” Booklet This booklet is available in electronic format from the PLAA’s web site. Print copies are available from PLAA member Locksmiths everywhere. Locksmith Apprenticeship Detailed information about Alberta’s Locksmith Apprenticeship Program can be found on the internet at Alberta Apprenticeship’s “Tradesecrets” web site and Red Deer College’s Locksmith Program web site. www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca This Presentation This presentation is available for download from Red Deer College’s Locksmith Program web site and from the PLAA’s web site. www.rdc.ab.ca/rdc/trades/locksmith www.plaa.org