Mission Statement
"The Society of Professional Locksmiths (SOPL) promotes the educational advancements and economic interests of its members. It is committed to improving conditions and raising standards through the delivery of education and peer review. It is a professional organization that embraces all levels of skill and expertise. Through education and support, the Society provides its members the skills needed to succeed.
The SOPL provides a voice for its members who are faced with unreasonable entrepreneurial interference."
The SOPL provides a voice for its members who are faced with unreasonable entrepreneurial interference."
Integrity - Skill - Education - Industry Participation
Structured EducationThe SOPL offers training in several formats such as, traditional belly-to-belly seminars, home study, online e-book and live online webinars..... We even have FREE courses!
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Respected CertificationCertification testing is provided to prepare for, employment placement, job advancement, continued professional development and occupational licencing.....
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Business DevelopmentManufacturers and businesses are seeking qualified professionals to service and install their products. The SOPL creates strategic relationships to help you succeed.....
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I Can't Believe What I Saw Last Night
Brian Lombardo - Locksmith NJ
Last night after a very busy day of putting in door closers and panic bars I was really tired but I had to stay at the office computer because I signed up for one of the SOPL virtual classes. Let me tell you this class was so informative and so clear and so well put together that it really blew me away. I have been a locksmith so long that nothing really surprises me. This surprised me! It covered all the basics and went into full detail and made this so real and so much fun I stayed wide awake and took in more information than I ever had in any class I was ever in! Everything we discussed was taught from A-Z and it was not even close to boring, it was amazing!
Virtual Classroom Experience
Melanie Ryerson Locksmith NJ
This is going out to everyone that missed out on a great educational experience last night. If you didn't sign up or participate in the Key Generation Class on the internet last night, thats too bad! Education is "key", and I feel sorry for anyone that doesn't think that way. The things learned here can only help us in our business. In NJ we need CEU's for Licensing, but whether you need them or not, you really should take advantage of what this site has to offer. I can honestly say, after over 18 years of being a locksmith, I learned a few things last night that will not only save me time, but make me money, because we all know that "Time IS Money!" Professionally speaking my opinion is, that, the next time an opportunity like this rolls around, get in on it. You won't be sorry, I wasn't!
Latest News Stories
Everyone Wins a Fish? - Locksmith Marketing & Survival - What's really going on with locksmiths losing market share? Swim outside the fish bowl and spark your creativity by biting back. Sometimes Your the Shark, Sometimes Your the Fish!....(read more)
Global Security Experts & OnGARD Home Security Products - Jordan Frankel "The Security Sensei" delivers breakthrough products that transform the way individuals and industries guard against sudden natural and man-made attacks.....(read more)
Sovilok Break In Protection Products - American Made, American Tough! - A Thief will kick in your door! Reinforce your weak door frame with the Sovilok System stainless steel security products.....(read more)
KeyCode Pro Locksmith Valentine Special - Feel the Love! - The SOPL has worked closely with KeyCode Pro and financial lenders to drive business back to the hardworking locksmiths, and now is the time to for the locksmiths to act.....(read more)
Locksmiths are Everyday People - Marty Arnold Speaks Wisdom - Many retail lock shops are rethinking their business model and going mobile.....(read more)
Sometimes Dead Just Isn't Dead Enough - The Locksmith - NOIR meets SCI-FI in this graphic novel thriller by Terrance Grace....(read more)
FREE Locksmith Business Bookkeeping using Google Docs, Accountinator, and WAVE - Small business owners, micro start-ups and soloprenuer locksmiths can enjoy full accounting, invoicing and billing without the expense or fear of bookkeeping!.....(read more)
Hot Gale Winds over Sandy Hook - Locksmith magazine Editor-in-Chief undermines industry and presents misleading negative image to the public.....(read more)
Arizona Law Review references the Society of Professional Locksmiths - Fighting Deceptive Marketing in the Twenty-First Century. The SOPL promoting the locksmith/security industry with positive action and fostering productive results!...(read more)
Purple Heart Recipient Victimized by Locksmith Licensing Law - U.S. Army Iraq War Veteran Elvis Hernandez locked out of locksmith profession by the Texas Department of Public Safety for rescuing a stray dog.....(read more)
FDNY Keys Sold on EBAY - The NY Post - Where there's Smoke, there's Fire - A news story ran in the NY Post about a retired locksmith named Daniel Ferraris from New Jersey who sold a set of 5 keys on Ebay that were being called Masterkeys for the New York City Fire Department. Who is right & who is wrong. The SOPL weighs in.....(read more)
Locksmiths Need Some Balls! - Johnny Meatballs New Jersey - The locksmith can learn a lot from Johnny Meatballs DeCarlo.....(read more)
NY Locksmith License Sponsor Senator Shirley Huntley Faces Arrest - State Senator Shirley Huntley, who sponsored the twice failed locksmith licensing act of New York is preparing for her arrest. “She’s aware the noose is tightening,” said a source familiar with the probe.....(read more)
Texas Showdown - Locksmith License Reform Opportunity - The Texas Red Tape Challenge, a project arm of House Government Efficiency & Reform Committee, which will accept suggestions from all members of the locksmith industry until July 31, 2012.....(read more)
SOPL Contributes Towards Members Automotive Key Codes Purchases - Now qualified members of the SOPL can obtain automotive key codes and pin numbers from www.KeyCodePro.com 24/7 via the Internet with a new member benefit that contributes towards each purchase.....(read more)
The NY Times - Google - Scammers and the Locksmiths Secret Weapon- NY Times news article exposes "gaming" in the Yellow Pages and Google Search for Locksmiths......(read more)
ALOA Locksmith Key Code Registry Bypassed - VIN to Code Software - Automotive re-marketing company for the OEM's, independent finance companies, regional banks and rental car companies offers software suite and interactive online Vehicle Identification Number to Key Code for repossession subscribers at the click of mouse. Locksmith too have access via a password protected website.....(read more)
Global Security Experts & OnGARD Home Security Products - Jordan Frankel "The Security Sensei" delivers breakthrough products that transform the way individuals and industries guard against sudden natural and man-made attacks.....(read more)
Sovilok Break In Protection Products - American Made, American Tough! - A Thief will kick in your door! Reinforce your weak door frame with the Sovilok System stainless steel security products.....(read more)
KeyCode Pro Locksmith Valentine Special - Feel the Love! - The SOPL has worked closely with KeyCode Pro and financial lenders to drive business back to the hardworking locksmiths, and now is the time to for the locksmiths to act.....(read more)
Locksmiths are Everyday People - Marty Arnold Speaks Wisdom - Many retail lock shops are rethinking their business model and going mobile.....(read more)
Sometimes Dead Just Isn't Dead Enough - The Locksmith - NOIR meets SCI-FI in this graphic novel thriller by Terrance Grace....(read more)
FREE Locksmith Business Bookkeeping using Google Docs, Accountinator, and WAVE - Small business owners, micro start-ups and soloprenuer locksmiths can enjoy full accounting, invoicing and billing without the expense or fear of bookkeeping!.....(read more)
Hot Gale Winds over Sandy Hook - Locksmith magazine Editor-in-Chief undermines industry and presents misleading negative image to the public.....(read more)
Arizona Law Review references the Society of Professional Locksmiths - Fighting Deceptive Marketing in the Twenty-First Century. The SOPL promoting the locksmith/security industry with positive action and fostering productive results!...(read more)
Purple Heart Recipient Victimized by Locksmith Licensing Law - U.S. Army Iraq War Veteran Elvis Hernandez locked out of locksmith profession by the Texas Department of Public Safety for rescuing a stray dog.....(read more)
FDNY Keys Sold on EBAY - The NY Post - Where there's Smoke, there's Fire - A news story ran in the NY Post about a retired locksmith named Daniel Ferraris from New Jersey who sold a set of 5 keys on Ebay that were being called Masterkeys for the New York City Fire Department. Who is right & who is wrong. The SOPL weighs in.....(read more)
Locksmiths Need Some Balls! - Johnny Meatballs New Jersey - The locksmith can learn a lot from Johnny Meatballs DeCarlo.....(read more)
NY Locksmith License Sponsor Senator Shirley Huntley Faces Arrest - State Senator Shirley Huntley, who sponsored the twice failed locksmith licensing act of New York is preparing for her arrest. “She’s aware the noose is tightening,” said a source familiar with the probe.....(read more)
Texas Showdown - Locksmith License Reform Opportunity - The Texas Red Tape Challenge, a project arm of House Government Efficiency & Reform Committee, which will accept suggestions from all members of the locksmith industry until July 31, 2012.....(read more)
SOPL Contributes Towards Members Automotive Key Codes Purchases - Now qualified members of the SOPL can obtain automotive key codes and pin numbers from www.KeyCodePro.com 24/7 via the Internet with a new member benefit that contributes towards each purchase.....(read more)
The NY Times - Google - Scammers and the Locksmiths Secret Weapon- NY Times news article exposes "gaming" in the Yellow Pages and Google Search for Locksmiths......(read more)
ALOA Locksmith Key Code Registry Bypassed - VIN to Code Software - Automotive re-marketing company for the OEM's, independent finance companies, regional banks and rental car companies offers software suite and interactive online Vehicle Identification Number to Key Code for repossession subscribers at the click of mouse. Locksmith too have access via a password protected website.....(read more)
