Alarm, Locksmith & Fire Sprinkler committee approves multiple company and individual licenses; orders ODOL database cleanup after sign-off concerns

The Alarm, Locksmith and Fire Sprinkler Industry Committee on Feb. 4, 2026, approved multiple company license applications and later approved three individual technician certificates following an executive session, and the committee ordered the Oklahoma Department of Labor to clean up its license database after questions about sign-offs by a contractor.

The meeting, called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Chairperson Steven Brekel, opened with a statement that notice had been posted in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. The committee confirmed a quorum with members Bernita Hart, Keith Schultz, Josh Lancaster, Jackie Ward and Ron Bada present.

During review of company applications, the committee approved licenses for Frontline Protection, LLC (represented by Debby Beesley); Faith Safety Services, LLC (Waylon Robinett); Fastlane Roadside Services, LLC (no representative present); Just In Time Locksmith Services, LLC (Justin Shanks); Benson Fire and Life Safety, LLC (Billy Benson); Frontline Fire and Security, LLC (Kent Eskue); and Gorilla Gate Systems, LLC (no representative present). Each company motion was made, seconded and recorded as passing where votes were noted.

Committee members raised a separate concern about multiple applications signed off by Wassim Arook of Security Lock Service. Don Schooler, General Counsel and Chief of Staff, told the committee there were questions about whether applicants had been transparent about their relationship with Security Lock Service. Peggy Cooper, speaking on behalf of ODOL staff, said she had concerns that Mr. Arook might have partial ownership in some companies. Mr. Arook denied the allegation, stating he does not hold ownership shares in the companies in question and that he issues 1099s to locksmiths he uses; he said he maintains them under his license when he has work in other areas.

The committee determined the ODOL database needs to be corrected so it will not list technicians or companies inconsistently and to accurately reflect technicians’ affiliations.

Two company approvals—Locksmith Plus, LLC and Locksmith Doctor, LLC—recorded split roll-call votes. For each of those motions, recorded yes votes were Bernita Hart, Keith Schultz, Steven Brekel and Jackie Ward; recorded no votes were Josh Lancaster and Ron Bada. The transcript records the motions as approved despite the split votes.

Bernita Hart reported the Licensing Division issued 381 ALFS licenses in January 2026; the committee voted to ratify the licenses issued that month by recorded roll call.

The committee voted to enter an executive session under statutory exceptions for confidential communications (25 O.S. § 307(B)(4)) and matters where disclosure would violate confidentiality requirements (25 O.S. § 307(B)(7)); executive session began at 9:43 a.m. and the committee reconvened at 10:34 a.m. Following the executive session, the committee approved the trainee application for Warren Blunt and technician applications for Laffatte McKissick and Charles Burgess; each motion passed by recorded unanimous yes votes.

No members of the public offered comments during the limited or general public comment periods. The committee scheduled its next regular meeting for March 4, 2026, and adjourned at 10:37 a.m.

Actions recorded in the meeting included multiple company license approvals, ratification of licenses issued in January (381 disclosed), a motion and vote to enter and exit executive session under cited Oklahoma statutes, and approvals of three individual certifications following the executive session. The committee directed ODOL staff to correct the database entries tied to sign-offs by one contractor.

The committee did not adopt policy changes or take other formal disciplinary actions during the meeting.