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Securitas USA Receives Prestigious Awards From ASIS International

    PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Securitas Security Services
USA, Inc. (Securitas USA) today announced that it has received a Special
Recognition Award from ASIS International at the ASIS International
Seminar, held in Atlanta, GA, September 15-18, 2008. The award was
presented to Securitas USA for its role in promoting the advancement of
ASIS International's certification programs among its management and
clients. Securitas USA's Executive Vice President, Rocco L. DeFelice,
accepted the award on behalf of the company. "It is Securitas USA's
ambition to encourage and support our managers in their endeavors to grow
and develop as exceptional security industry professionals. It is this
dedication that identifies Securitas USA as a knowledge leader in the
security industry," commented DeFelice.

    Also, at this year's meeting, the E.J. Criscouli, Jr. Volunteer
Leadership Award was presented to Securitas USA's Stamford, CT Project
Manager, Charles E. Kriewald, for his volunteer work in the Southern
Connecticut ASIS International chapter. The award is named in honor of E.
J. Criscouli, Jr., former president of ASIS International, who strongly
believes that the chapters represent the strength of the organization. The
award recognizes the unsung heroes of ASIS International who are always
ready to carry out the association's mission on a local level and take on
any job that needs doing. Kriewald accepted the award at a luncheon on
Monday at the meeting. He later commented, "Serving with Cris (Criscouli)
over the years, I know how deeply he valued long term volunteer leadership
at both the chapter and regional levels. Chris always reminded everyone
that the backbone of the organization was in the chapters. I'd like to
thank Tim Williams, ASIS International president, the board of directors,
the awards committee and my local and regional officers for their support".

    Earlier this year, Securitas USA also received the prestigious
Corporate Platinum Award from ASIS International for having the most
employees obtain certifications as Certified Protection Professionals
(CPP), Physical Security Professionals (PSP) or Professional Certified
Investigators (PCI) in 2007.

    Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
is a knowledge leader in security. As the nation's leading security
provider, Securitas USA and its affiliates offer security solutions,
including uniformed security officers, mobile patrol, and consulting &
investigations. Everywhere from small businesses to large corporations,
Securitas USA's 100,000 employees are making a difference. For more
information, visit: http://www.securitasinc.com.



SOURCE Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.




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    Lynne Glovka of Securitas Security Services
    USA, Inc., +1-312-521-6603, lynne.glovka@securitasinc.com