ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Security for Businesses.

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--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2002

TOPIC: Many D.C.-area businesses are putting security measures in place as customers remain nervous due to the sniper threat, according to an article by ABCNews.com. Experts say businesses across the nation are ramping up security once again after the bombing in Bali, Indonesia. The Hartford, a Hartford, Conn.-based insurance company, conducted a survey and found only 58% of the businesses that participated in the survey enforced security measures consistently. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story:

With over 30 years' experience in the security industry, Richard L. Soloway is a national and international security technology and security-related crime expert and counselor in security trends and issues including domestic and institutional security breaches leading to human injury and loss of life, kidnapping, loss of property, as well as robberies and attacks. Mr. Soloway is the founder and Chairman of the Board of NAPCO Security Systems, Inc., one of the world's leading manufacturers of technologically advanced electronic security equipment including burglary and fire alarm systems, access control products, and electronic locking devices for use in residential, commercial and institutional locations. In 1972, Mr. Soloway's entrepreneurial ingenuity identified a growing need for commercial and residential security and so he founded NAPCO Security Systems, Inc., a public company located in Amityville, New York. Mr. Soloway is the holder of numerous electronic design and manufacturing patents in the security industry.

Mr. Soloway has been quoted in numerous publications regarding security and technology related issues including The New York Times, Associated Press, Crain's New York Business and Newsday. As a noted public speaker, he has also conducted a variety of live television and radio programs including WNBC-TV (NBC, New York), Tech-TV and Talk America Radio Network's "Dateline Washington." PR: Andria Pilo, 212-370-4500, [e-mail]

Mr. Thomas Preston, of Preston Global, can offer unique insights and perspective about preventing and responding to terrorism, workplace violence or other truculent crises. Tom Preston is a solid interview bringing 44 years of experience on behalf of corporations, institutions, governments and individuals. The genesis for his counsel is multi-faceted -- military, business, journalism, government and adjunct professorships. Mr. Preston's firm represents clients worldwide, and he is creator of the PURGE formula for violent crisis intervention and resolution. Last year the University of Kentucky presented its first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Preston for his work in crisis and reputational management. He is a member of the International Association of Counterterrorism Professionals as well as the American Society for Industrial Security. 859-873-3733, [e-mail]

Mr. William J. Daly, of Kroll Associates, is a well-known expert on the subject of protecting the well-being of executives and their families, corporate buildings, products and all kinds of assets, in the face of increasing violence and risk around the world. 212-833-3417, [e-mail]

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