LSN Podcast - Locksmith Security Network | Episode 19: Eddy Dacius | Facilities Management in Today's Security Industry

In this episode of the Locksmith Security Network, we sit down with Eddy Dacius, facilities and security professional, industry thought leader, and creator of The Door Handshake and Enter Access newsletters.

Eddy shares insights from managing over 500 commercial locksmiths nationwide, leading locksmith departments, and operating a facilities maintenance and security management company focused on access control, building automation, and project management. We dive into the future of the locksmith industry, the growing demand for integrated security solutions, and what it will take to attract the next generation into the trade.

With the average age of locksmiths rising and major industry shifts underway, this conversation explores workforce development, commercial locksmith operations, leadership, dispatch systems, association involvement, and how professionals can stay relevant in a rapidly evolving security landscape.

We also discuss:

• The role of facilities management in modern security

• Access control and automation trends

• Recruiting younger locksmiths into the trade

• Industry leadership and the impact of ALOA Security Professionals Association

• Why education, mentorship, and communication matter more than ever

Eddy’s newsletters — The Door Handshake on Substack and Enter Access on LinkedIn — are helping reshape conversations around commercial locksmithing, security integration, and professional growth.

If you’re a locksmith, access control technician, security integrator, facilities manager, or industry leader, this episode delivers practical insight and forward-thinking perspective you won’t want to miss.

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🧠 Quick Profile Snapshot

Name: Eddy Dacius

Roles:

Founder & Lead at Dacius Facilities Management (DFM) (2018-Present) — facilities, security, project oversight.

Security Strategist & Commercial Locksmith expert.

Educator & Department Head at North Bennet Street School (Locksmithing & Security Technology) (confirmed from alumni profile).

North Bennet Street School

Developer of The Door Handshake newsletter (industry insights).

Company HQ / Locations:

Boston, MA & Holbrook, MA.

Professional Focus: Facilities systems performance, security integration, access control strategy, project oversight, and reducing risk through interdisciplinary coordination.