WSI Granted SAFETY Act Certification by Department of Homeland Security

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Wackenhut Services Inc.
is pleased to announce that the Department of Homeland Security has granted
SAFETY Act Designation and Certification for our security and fire services,
which places WSI's services on the "Approved Products List for Homeland
Security". SAFETY Act Certification, the highest level of DHS protection,
significantly lowers liability exposure to both WSI and its customers should a
future act of terrorism occur.
WSI's Designation and Certification cover the company's armed and unarmed
security services, specialized security forces (to include paramilitary forces
that guard DOE Special Nuclear Material) and fire protection and emergency
response services. The certification follows the Department's rigorous review
of WSI's operations, procedures, safety plans, training and quality assurance
processes. This exhaustive review validates WSI's services as effective,
reliable and safe.
The SAFETY (Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology) Act
was designed to encourage the development and deployment of anti-terrorism
technologies and services to enhance the security of the United States.
Through its passage of the SAFETY Act, Congress ensured that the threat of
liability would not deter potential sellers from deploying services that could
significantly reduce the risk of, or mitigate the effects of a terrorist
attack.
WSI is the United States government's largest contractor for professional
security services, with 12,000+ employees protecting key sites in the U.S. and
abroad. For additional information about WSI, go to http://www.wsihq.com.
SOURCE Wackenhut Services Inc.

Susan Pitcher, Executive Assistant of Wackenhut Services, Inc.,
+1-561-472-3619, spitcher@wsihq.com