Elaad Israeli CMS, CPS, CPL, CFL, CAI, AMKS, CFPST, CFFDI, CFDI, CFLSFDI, LSFDI
Precision Lock and Safe
Precision Forensics and Consulting
326 Jericho Tpke. Floral Park, NY 11001
T 516 616 0854
T 516 218 0375
Education:
High School Diploma, Martin Van Buren High School, Graduated: June 2001
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic University, Graduated January 2006
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic University, Graduated January 2010
Technical Education:
Professional Locksmithing, Foley Belsaw Institute, February 2003
Advanced Locksmithing, Foley Belsaw Institute, February 2003
Electrician Course, Thomson Education Direct, April 2004
Master Keying Specialist, Foley Belsaw Institute, February 2005
Technical Training Classes:
Introduction to Safe Manipulation, October 2004
Advanced Manipulation, SafeTech 2007
Professional Safe Opening, SafeTech 2008
Lever Lock Opening by Picking or Decoding, SafeTech 2009
All About Bank Vault Locks, SafeTech 2011
LKM7000 Installation and Operation, SafeTech 2012
Kaba Mas X-09 Installation and Operation, Safetech 2012
Sargent & Greenleaf 2740 Installation and Operation, SafeTech 2013
Photography for Investigative Locksmiths, IAIL Conference 2018
Basic Tool Marks, IAIL Conference 2018
Advanced Tool Marks, IAIL Conference 2018
Auto Forensic Case Management Procedures I & II, IAIL Conference 2018
Expert Witness Training, IAIL Conference 2018
High Security Cylinder Servicing, ALOA 2019
Large Format Interchangeable Core, ALOA 2019
ALOA Master Keying Specialist Course, April 2020
Small Format Interchangeable Core, ALOA 2021
Installation and Operation of the X-10 GSA Safe Lock, April 2022
Door Closers and Related Hardware, ALOA 2022
All About Exit Devices, ALOA Convention 2022
Basic Electricity and Access Control, ALOA Convention 2023
CCTV in the Real World, ALOA Convention 2023
OSHA 30 Training, April 2025
Intertek Perfect Raceway Certification Class, April 2025
Certifications:
Registered Safe Technician, 2003, National Safeman’s Organization
Certified Journeyman Safecracker, 2003, National Safeman’s Organization
Certified Master Safecracker, 2003, National Safeman’s Organization
Certified Professional Safe Technician, 2018, Safe and Vault Technicians Association
Certified Fire Door Inspector, 2018, International Fire Door Inspector Association
Life Safety Fire Door Inspector, 2018, Associated Locksmiths of America
Certified Registered Locksmith, 2018, Associated Locksmiths of America
Certified ALOA Instructor, 2018, Associated Locksmiths of America
Certified Forensic Locksmith – Architectural Hardware, 2018, International Association of Investigative Locksmiths
Certified Forensic Locksmith – General Forensics, 2018, International Association of Investigative Locksmiths
Certified Forensic Locksmith – Safes & Vaults, 2018, International Association of Investigative Locksmiths
ALOA Master Keying Specialist – 2021, Associated Locksmiths of America
Certified Forensic Fire Door Inspector – 2021, International Association of Investigative Locksmiths
Certified Forensic Professional Safe Technician – 2021, International Association of Investigative Locksmiths
Certified Forensic Life Safety Fire Door Inspector – 2021, International Association of Investigative Locksmiths
Certified Professional Locksmith – 2023, Associated Locksmiths of America
Memberships:
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Since 2010
Safe and Vault Technicians Association, Since 2006
National Safeman’s Organization, Since 2004
International Association of Investigative Locksmiths, Lifetime Member, Since 2018
Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA), Lifetime Member, Since 2025
International Fire Door Inspector Association, Since 2018
Work History:
2004-2006 Locksmith/Safe Technician, Able Lock Shop, New Hyde Park NY
2006-2007 Electrical Engineer, MTA New York City Transit, New York NY
2007-Present, Owner/President, Precision Lock and Safe, Floral Park NY
2018-Present, Owner/Vice President, Steven Building Supply, Floral Park, NY
2022-Present, Owner/President, Precision Forensics & Consulting, Floral Park, NY
2024-Present, Owner/Partner, Walbaum Lock, Safe & Hardware, New York, NY
Courses Taught/Developed:
Basic Group 2 Safe Lock Manipulation, ALOA & SafeTech Conventions, Since 2013
Advanced Safe Lock Manipulation, ALOA & SafeTech Conventions, Since 2012
Introduction to Safe Drilling, ALOA Convention, Since 2019
Introduction to Servicing and Installation of Safe Locks – Mechanical and Electronic – Since 2025
Media Appearances:
Video of National Council of Women Safe Opening, Associated Press, June 2013
Video of Jersey City, City Hall Safe Openings, ABC 7 News, December 2013
‘Mayor Cracks a Mystery Safe’, Wall Street Journal, December 2013
‘It’s Right in the Name: Safes Are Safe. Except for 2 on New Year’s Eve.’, New York Times, January 2017
‘So You Want to Be a Safecracker’, New Hyde Park Illustrated, February 2017
‘Meet The Instructor: Elaad Israeli’, Keynotes Magazine, February 2019
‘Safecracking: The right combination’, CBS Sunday Morning, May 2019
Awards:
Safe and Vault Technicians Association ACE Instructor of the Year, 2019
Associated Lock Forensics
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