Being a locksmith in today's world contains dangers as much for the locksmith as it does for the person who needs the locksmith services. People should be more suspicious of who they allow to work on locks for their businesses and homes because of the courage of today's criminals, the technology, and the availability of supplies that fall into the wrong hands. The locksmith has to be protected from false accusations, from being blamed for damage he or she did not do, and from being sued.

Being in the locksmith field of work is a career choice to take seriously and with pride for those who want to excel and be respected and recognized. As with any other career, there will be locksmiths who are trustworthy and reliable and those who are less worthy of the public's business.

For people who are forced to call a locksmith with no time for preparation to check into the different backgrounds of the locksmiths in an area, it can be a danger for their future sense of security. Anyone who has phobias or who is unnaturally suspicious could suffer severe health problems simply because they don't know how much they could trust the locksmith. A locksmith who is running the business as a sham can put the public in danger of theft, rapes, beatings, or even murder. The unknown can create problems mentally and emotionally for the person who is unstable.

Locksmith education is offered to anyone who is willing to pay for the course. This puts the public in danger because the student does not have to prove a criminal background before he or she is approved for the course.

There is also the danger the locksmith is put in because they have no assurances of the intent of the person for whom they are about to do business. The locksmith's safety is just as important as the safety of the customer. The locksmith must know their own rights and must be in charge of their own self-

protection. Their reputation comes second to their own safety. Locksmiths who are unfairly accused of wrong-doing are in danger of losing much-needed business. They must fight for their reputation and to be able to acquire new customers and keep them. The locksmith must also take precautions to arm themselves with the proper licenses, insurance, and certification as well as take steps to protect themselves physically.

There are dangers in having access knowledge to people's homes and businesses because of the potential for wrong-doing by trespassers, disgruntled family members or friends, divorcees in battle, unhappy business partners, and in being in any remote areas. Another danger lies in the locksmith hiring employees who may have questionable backgrounds. Besides the locksmith having to worry about protecting himself from his customers or other dangerous people or situations, he also has to protect himself from hiring the wrong employees.

Being a locksmith can be a profitable, enjoyable business with many rewards as long as the proper precautions are taken. Hiring a locksmith can safe and secure as long as the proper precautions are taken.

Awareness pays off from both perspectives!