The Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) says that consumers have been unduly alarmed by attention-seeking individuals who have used the media to create a panic over recent reports of the use of “Bump Keys” to commit burglaries.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 30, 2006 — The Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) says that consumers have been unduly alarmed by attention-seeking individuals who have used the media to create a panic over recent reports of the use of “Bump Keys” to commit burglaries. However, because of the widespread distribution of this information through various media, it now has the potential to become a real security threat to consumers.

The technique of using “Bump Keys” is one of many methods used by locksmiths over the past 75 years to open locks for which there is either a cylinder malfunction or a lost key. There are, in fact, many ways to prevent this method of opening so it is not a first-line technique that is used by professional locksmiths.

Initially, the individuals who promoted this information to the press may have been making what ALOA perceives as a misguided attempt at “consumer awareness.” They gave the impression that opening locks by “Key Bumping” was a wide-spread problem. It certainly has not been a method used by most burglars for many reasons. However, now that this method of opening some locks has become a popular theme, the most probable effect will be to stimulate the interest of would-be burglars to attempt to “Bump Open” locks.

For consumers who are concerned whether their locks or premises are susceptible to this or any other form of burglary attack, ALOA recommends that they consult an ALOA Certified Locksmith and ask for recommendations for improving security. For information regarding the closest ALOA Certified Locksmith go to www.aloa.org or call ALOA at 800-532-2562.

The Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) is the world’s largest organization for locksmiths and other physical security professionals. ALOA is dedicated to being the consumer’s first line of defense in physical security by increasing the effectiveness and productivity of locksmiths through educational programs and materials that address broad security interests. ALOA’s activities include the ALOA Continuing Education (ACE) program, the ALOA Annual Convention & Security Expo and the ALOA Training Center, which is based in Dallas, Texas. ALOA leads the way for advanced and improved security performance by providing members and the security community with access to a full range of educational programs and services.

Contact: David M. Lowell, CML, CMST
Phone#: 214/819-9733 x101


Locksmith Trade Associations

FLORIDA

Central Florida Locksmith Association

PO Box 204
Winter Park, Florida 32790-0204

Florida-Alabama Locksmith Association

6 Comet Street South West
Walton Beach, Florida 32970-0204
Phone 904-243-6918

Florida West Coast Chapter of ALOA

W. Nick Ray, Jr., CPL
4410 McElroy Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33611
Phone 813-831-4433

Northwest Florida Locksmith Association

c/o Dave Garrett Macs Lock Svc
93 Monahan Drive
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
Phone 904-862-8221

South Florida Chapter of ALOA

c/o Don Barraclough
6414 Pembroke Road
Miramar, Florida 33023
Phone 305-962-4535

South Florida Locksmiths’ Association

PO Box 10097
Pompano Beach, Florida 33061

State of Florida Board of Locksmiths Inc.

PO Box 215
Sanford, Florida 32772-0215
Phone 407-321-8600


CALIFORNIA

California Locksmiths Association

c/o Stanley C. Ross-1st VP
PO Box 8445
Fountain Valley, California 92778
Phone 714-968-3922
Fax 714-968-3754

Security Locksmiths Association

PO Box 25973
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone 213-413-1121
Fax 310-837-7666

California Locksmiths Association

1240 North Jefferson
Suite G.
Phone 714-632-6800
800-SOS-LOCK

COLORADO

Central & Southern Colorado Locksmith Association

PO Box 392
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901

Rocky Mountian Locksmith Association

6444 East Hampden Avenue
Suite A3
Denver, Colorado 80222
303-759-4710

Western Slope Locksmiths’Association

306 North 12th Street
Gunnison, Colorado 81230
Day 303-641-3940
Eve 303 641-2369

CONNECTICUT

Locksmith Association of Connecticut Inc.

PO Box 202
Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475

DELAWARE

Diamond State Locksmith Association (DSLA)

1900 Conrad St.
Wilmington, DE 19805
Contact: Jonathan Phillips, President (Donovan’s Locksmith)
Phone (302) 658-7511
FAX (302) 658-7512

ALABAMA

Alabama Locksmith Association

1230 Adell Street
Prattville, Alabama 36066
Phone 205-271-2223

ALASKA

Alaska Locksmith Association

Box 72895
Fairbanks, Alaska 99707

ARIZONA

Grand Canyon Chapter of ALOA

850 East 24th Street
Yuma, Arizona 85365-2830
Phone 602 726 8643

Professional Associated Locksmiths’ of Arizona Inc

29 West Thomas Road
Suite A
Phoenix, Arizona 85013

Southern Arizona Locksmiths’ Association

PO Box 40001
Tuscon, Arizona 85717

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Locksmiths’ Association of Washington DC Area Inc.

ALOA Chapter #5
Lester Brodsky, President
P.O. Box 501
Garrett Park, Maryland 20896-0501
Phone 202-722-0900


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