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It Takes a Village

3 weeks ago | locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa

The Jay County school district was able to secure funding to hire a school resource officer After seeing the tragic events that occurred in Parkland, Fla., at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, Jay County School Superintendent Jeremy Gulley says he knew immediately that he needed to spearhead some real changes in his school district. To accomplish this goal, he also knew that getting support from the community was a vitally important first step.
Stepping Up School Security

3 weeks ago | locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa

In the new seventh edition of the PASS guidelines, it is recommended that classroom doors be locked at all times. Because the access control component is at the core K-12 school security, PASS continues to focus on building out this area with more guidance and resources.
SHDA Advancement Summit Reaches New Heights

1 month ago | locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa

SHDA Outgoing President Lance Johnsen during the SHDA Annual Business Update lunch. Held at the Hilton Phoenix Cliffs Resort in Arizona, the Security Hardware Distributors Association (SHDA) Industry Advancement Summit once again delivered an action-packed week for manufacturers, distributors and others in attendance.
Electronic Access Opens Doors to Success

1 month ago | locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa

For the Locksmith Ledger webcast, Upgrading to Electronic Access Control (EAC), our panel of experts discuss strategies to convert entryways to the latest EAC systems, looking at how the industry has moved from mechanical locks to stand-alone systems with an audit trail, to more sophisticated systems that are connected to other systems within a building, interfacing and integrating with fire safety/life safety systems, video surveillance systems (CCTV), and other communications systems, for...
IAAL Expo Ready to Roll into Cedar Rapids

2 months ago | locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa

EventsIAAL Expo Ready to Roll into Cedar RapidsThe conference features three days of automotive education and training and the Expo on day four The automotive locksmithing world is gearing up for the second International Association of Automotive Locksmiths (IAAL) Expo, May 14-17, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Locksmiths Embrace Electronic Access Control

2 months ago | locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa

Beau Edelen, senior VP of Sales and Business Development, Lockmasters, agrees, noting, “There is a definite increase in interest in BLE and mobile phones as credentials. BLE is inexpensive, reliable, and proven as a valid credential type, so I expect to see this trend continue for years to come.”Looking at verticals that seem to be early adopters, not surprisingly, higher education leads the pack.
Alfred set to unveil smart lock solutions at ISC West

2 months ago | locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa

LL: What are some of the other new or existing products or technologies that you will be promoting or highlighting at the show? COOK: We'll be prominently featuring our revolutionary Interconnect Kit — launched in February 2025 — which enables any Alfred smart deadbolt to function as a code-compliant interconnect lock with single-motion egress functionality.
Tariffs create uncertainty for security Industry

Mar 4, 2025 | locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa

The security industry is keeping a keen eye on developments after President Trump’s America First Trade Policy announcement about increasing tariffs to 25 percent on steel and aluminum starting on March 12 for not only Canada and Mexico but also for many countries outside North America.
Boon Edam launches service program to expand technician workforce

Feb 25, 2025 | locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa

Boon Edam Technical InstituteSIW: Please talk about your approach in terms of hiring new field technicians and cover your strategy for finding, training and retaining new talent. NUSSMAN: Finding skilled technicians and new talent is a challenge we actively work to address.
Codes in Context

Feb 23, 2025 | locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa

“I've been involved with BHMA now for more than 15 years on code development,” says Woestman, who provides building codes, advocacy and technical services on behalf of BHMA, and has almost two decades of involvement in International Code Council’s (ICC’s) codes and standards development processes and more than15 years of involvement in National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA’s) codes and standards development processes.