Safeguard Board Appoints New Vice President for Systems Group

DALLAS--(Business Wire)--
Safeguard Security Holdings, Inc. (OTC:SSHS), a provider of corporate and
industrial security systems and personnel, announces today that the Board of
Directors have appointed Shelly Anderson, Vice President, Operations, for its
SYSTEMSgroup business unit and all operating divisions.

Ms. Anderson is a retired executive of TXU with 15 years of service to the
massive power utility company. During her tenure, she was appointed as Corporate
Security Manager in 2005, and held that position for over three years prior to
her retirement. Ms. Anderson worked with SYSTEMSgroup as her security vendor
during that period and now assumes her new management role as the vendor
(SYSTEMSgroup) serving her previous employer. Ms Anderson will spearhead the
operations of all divisions of SYSTEMSgroup, including SYSTEMSgroup Security
Resources, SYSTEMSgroup Protective Services, SGI Protective Services and its
investigations and patrol divisions.

R. Michael Lagow, CEO of Safeguard, the parent company to SYSTEMSgroup, stated,
"We are fortunate to have a long term relationship with Shelly and due to her
experience and knowledge of TXU, it only made sense for her to assume the role
as our new Vice President of Operations, serving our entire client base as well
as one of our largest power utility clients in Texas. Shelly is a exceptional
talent and we are delighted to have her join our team!"

About Safeguard: (www.safeguardsecurityholdings.com)

Through its operating subsidiaries and divisions, Safeguard is a single source
security solutions provider, integrating technical and physical security assets.
The company is organized along three distinct lines of business: Technical
Systems, Security Personnel and Security Outsourcing Solutions. Its operations
are directed from its offices in Dallas, Texas.

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© 2009 Safeguard Security Holdings, Inc. The information herein is subject to
change without notice. Safeguard shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein.

Safeguard Security Holdings, Inc.
R. Michael Lagow, 214-560-2268
michael.lagow@sshsmail.com

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