To: James Tilton who wrote (2039 ) 2/25/1999 1:48:00 PM From: Gravitar Respond to of 9115
Guardian Vests to Protect Philadelphia'sPolice Dogs February 25, 1999 01:40 PM DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 1999--Guardian Technologies International Inc. GRDN , "The Life-Saving Company", a manufacturer of high performance ballistic protective equipment, Thursday announced that it will supply 18 bullet-resistant vests for police dogs operating in the K-9 Unit of the Philadelphia Police Department. Inspired by a recent fatal shooting of a police dog in New Jersey, a local benefactor will provide funds necessary to outfit the police dogs with this life-saving equipment. Police departments routinely invest tens of thousands of dollars on these specially trained and disciplined dogs whose job often takes them into harm's way unprotected. Guardian's custom made bullet-resistant vests will offer these animals a high degree of protection. "Since news of the actions of the local benefactor was televised nationally, we have received inquiries from other cities and towns across America seeking information about Guardian's ballistic K-9 equipment," stated Guardian's President J. Andrew Moorer. Guardian Technologies International Inc., "The Life-Saving Company", is a manufacturer of high-end ballistic protective equipment for law enforcement, the military and the security industry. Note to Editors: Certain statements contained herein with respect to factors which may affect future earnings, including management's beliefs and assumptions based on information currently available, are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any such forward-looking statements that are not historical facts involve risks and uncertainties. For more details on risk factors, see the company's annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission