Description of DAME online
There have been several editions of DAME since first being published in 2004, as updates were added. Now, there are more than 100 video segments demonstrating the analysis, bypass, manipulation, and design of locks and safes.
The series was originally developed by Harry L. Sher. In 2004 for teaching to ALOA, locksmiths, and government agencies.
Harry and Marc Tobias began collaborating and producing the series in 2004. It was originally published on two CD ROMS, and grew. The DAME course was based upon the Folio Search Engine platform, which would only run on Windows machines.
Now the series is also online and available for viewing on any computer operating system or smartphone using Android or iOS. A much more secure method of delivery has also been implemented which requires two-factor-authentication for each website with security-related video content or books.
The Defenses Against Methods of Entry supplement files LSS 501 and LSS 502 in conjunction with the DAME course has been updated in three different editions. The 2010 release contained 79 video segments detailing many forms of bypass and related issues, including opening, repair, and service of safes and GSA containers, use of special optical devices, various mechanical bypass techniques, picking, impressioning, bumping, decoding of locks, and different techniques for opening locks and safes.
The 2013 release added another 20 files to the course, for a total of 100 video segments. An updated version, online has been released in 2020. DAME is an excellent reference for locksmiths, crime labs, law enforcement agencies, and security professionals.
DAME is part of the LSS+ multimedia supplement to Locks, Safes, and Security: An International Police Reference. LSS+ contains more than one- hundred hours of audio and video, graphics and other reference materials relating to locks, safes, and alarm systems.
DAME is a supplement to LSS+, the multimedia edition of Locks, Safes, and Security: An International Police Reference. It is available to locksmiths, government agencies, and security professionals.
INSTALLATION INFORMATION FOR DISK VERSIONS OF DAME
For information on installing the disk versions of DAME, please see
https://www.securitylaboratories.org/dame-defenses-against-methods-of-entry/
Depending upon which version of DAME you purchased, there may be different installation procedures. All versions of DAME will run on Windows 7-10. Also, please note that DAME was also issued on a USB drive. The instructions were somewhat similar.
Until the 2020 release, the video files were split into two separate directories and disks: 501 and 502. These have now been combined in 2020, so the procedure to unlock the disks has been simplified for the disk version.
DAME ONLINE TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Bypass by rapping
Bypass by retainer attack
Scoping the change keyhole
Manipulating Simplex and other push button locks
Bypass using a straight knife
Tryout keys and their use
Axial lock picks
Decoding of master keys
Introduction to covert entry
Drilling the Adams-Rite for wire insertion
Opening the American padlock series 2000
Harry Sher on computers for locksmiths
Discussion regarding pick sets-II
The Peterson Mfg. plug spinner
The Ben-Jim opening tool
Lock bumping
Adjustable drill template
Under-door open tool to access door knob
Picking the Mul-t-Lock with the H&M Pick tool
Mul-t-Lock analysis for pick resistance
European profile breaking tool
European profile cylinders
Disassembling profile cylinders
High security car opening tools
Fiber optic light source
Bypass of mortise cylinders
Understanding Ratchet mechanisms
Opening the Schlage F-Line
Thumb-turn tool for opening doors
Garage door bypass
Introduction to Defenses Against Methods of Entry
Interchangeable Core -1
Interchangeable Core -2
Picking the Chrysler eight wafer lock
Determinator for vehicle locks
Discussion regarding pick sets, the Wafer Breaker and tension wrenches
Security for vehicle locks
S&G M6730MP manipulation-proof lock
Bypass of the Adams-Rite lock set
Locksmiths use specialized tools from other professions
Opening the American Padlock
A discussion regarding borescopes
Removing a mortise cylinder by shearing the set screw
Drill and pick technique for opening lever locks
Drill and pick technique for a Milner safe
Bypassing a lock with a magnetic field
Bypassing the Schlage Everest
Decoding a lever lock by measuring lever height
Picking a Diebold 175-70 lever lock
Retainer pin attacks on key-in-knob locks using the lever pull technique
Manipulation aid: Mike Madden electronic sensor
Manipulation aids, general discussion
Theory of manipulation of a combination lock
Mechanical bypass of locks
Opening a lock by nose pulling
Methods of obtaining a key or its code
Bypassing the Presto lock
Opening the “Club” wafer lock
Opening the Weslock
HPC Cylinder Eater 2009
HPC Cylinder Eater 2010 update
HPC hockey puck padlock jig
HPC round-knob puller
HPC adjustable padlock jig
Schlage F-Line opening tool
Bumping of Medeco locks
Adjustable drill templates
Repairing GSA containers, requirements
Drilling of GSA container, demonstration
Drill templates
Impressioning aid, microprocessor-controlled
Keydex emergency dial
Kwikset Smart Key cylinder bypass
Magnetic bypass of mechanical components in locks
Major manufacturing lever pull
Manipulation aid and demonstration
Ophthalmoscope optical viewing aid
Impressioning introduction
Safe servicing
Auto 10 pin tumbler tray
Better Resetter tool
Defeat of Kaba Simplex 1000 with a rare earth magnet
Flexible articulating video scope
Generation Two video scope 12″
Generation two scope with 90 degree camera
HPC lever puller, updated design
KEYDEX scope camera
KEYDEX wafer reader
LED light source
Master keying and access control system considerations
Master keying software by Rabbitsoft
Master keying theory
Moon light
Pen microscope
Rigid articulating scope
Scope holders
Small diameter video scope
Video scope accessories
Video scope 5.5 mm rigid Time Master scope
