Back Page, October 2025

10 Years Ago

Healthcare Security was our cover focus for October 2015. Allan Colombo’s article, “Cabinet Locks Go High Tech,” looked at specialized cabinet locks to secure confidential patient records and pharmaceuticals. Allegion’s Minu Youngkin outlined the “Unique Regulations, Restrictions and Challenges of Hospital Integration.” ASSA ABLOY wrote about “Opening the Door to Safe and Secure Healthcare,” explaining how a hospital's doors, locks, hinges and hardware can be optimally combined to result in a safe and secure facility. Jerry Levine covered the installation of ligature-prevention hardware on a restroom door. Tim O’Leary wrote about adding specialized timers, enabling doors to be opened with a remote button. He also reported in the expanding market for video surveillance, back before everything moved to the cloud. Johnson restored a Keil deadbolt dating back to 1917. Johnson’s “Electric Strike Review” looked at the newest models and features. Pro-Lok’s Adam Duberstein wrote about proper mortise lock installations and the tools that make the job go smoothly. Bullseye S.D. Locks was profiled as a source for safe deposit locks.

20 Years Ago

Servicing Assa Twin series lock cylinders was the topic of an article by Jerry Levine.  Rod Oden looked at life safety issues connected with building exit doors.   Gale Johnson reported on high security interchangeable core (IC) lock cylinders which were newly introduced by Scorpion Locks.  Medeco introduced their Key Wizard key management V4.5 software. The National Average Price Survey found an hourly rate of $51.   Levine assisted with the installation of Sargent T-Zone lock using a Don-Jo remodeler plate.  Tom Gillespie installed a Z*LOKK gate lock by D&D.  Levine reported on the Hit-42FB8 installation jig by Major Mfg.  Tim O’Leary checked on Von Duprin exit device trim.  O’Leary also suggested ways to troubleshoot electronic access control systems.  Jeff Trepanier programmed transponder systems on a Pontiac G6 and an Acura TL.

Join Us for the 5th Annual School Campus & Safety Month

We can’t think of any topics that are more important than securing our schools and protecting students and staff, so we’ve teamed up with our sister publications and websites to bring school security to the forefront in October.

Join us for a series of live web panel discussions focused on enhancing campus security, hosted by the editorial experts of Security Executive, Security Business, and Locksmith Ledger magazines, in partnership with American School & University and the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS). This event is a unique opportunity for solutions providers to connect with the campus security marketplace and for campus security personnel and school administrators to gain insight into the latest safety strategies. Our panel of subject matter experts will be featured in the following four live events:

Sessions will include:

The Emerging Cloud-Based Physical and Cyber Security Solutions for Schools:  Oct. 9

Discover how cloud-based technologies are transforming campus security. This session will cover the integration of physical and IT security systems, the benefits of remote management, and effective strategies for mitigating data breaches. Key topics include:

Overview of cloud-based security technologies

Addressing data privacy concerns

Transition strategies for cloud systems

Best Strategies for Conducting Behavioral Threat Assessments for University Security Staff, Oct. 15

Learn how to identify and manage potential threats through structured behavioral assessments effectively. Experts will discuss:

Steps for conducting assessments

Training security teams to recognize warning signs

Collaborative threat assessment processes

How to Build the Business Case for Campus Safety & Security Technology Initiatives, Oct. 21

This session focuses on creating a strong business case for safety technology investments. Gain insights on:

Linking initiatives to institutional goals

Presenting ROI and cost-benefit analyses

Crafting persuasive, data-driven narratives

Defining the Role of Your Campus SRO and Coordinating with Community Police Agencies: Oct. 28

Explore the multifaceted role of School Resource Officers (SROs) and best practices for collaboration with local law enforcement, including:

Defining SRO responsibilities

Establishing crisis response protocols

Joint training strategies

Webinars last an hour and are free to attend. Scan the QR code or register at www.locksmithledger.com/55312936.