Universal Detection Technology Anthrax Detection Approved on New York State H.I.R.E. Contract, Distributed by Strategic Response Initiatives

Post 9/11 IDIQ Contract Expedites Access to Bio-terrorism Detection Equipment
Recently Certified by Department of Homeland Security in New York and 14 Other
States
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com) (OTCBB: UNDT), a developer
of early-warning monitoring technologies and counter-terrorism training programs
to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats,
announced today that it is preparing for inclusion in the H.I.R.E. (Hazardous
Incident Response Equipment) contract, a special IDIQ contract vehicle
established in New York State post 9/11.

"Universal Detection Technology`s addition to H.I.R.E. allows states and
municipalities to quickly equip first responders and law enforcement agencies
with the tools needed to combat bioterrorism threats," said Jacques Tizabi, CEO
of Universal Detection Technology. "By including UNDT`s handheld bio-weapons
detection kits in the H.I.R.E comprehensive catalog, we are not only saving
vital monetary resources and time spent on individual procurement requests, but
we are also rapidly and efficiently supplying the vital resources needed to keep
the public safe," continued Tizabi.

UNDT`s addition to H.I.R.E. has been approved by the contract manager for New
York State`s Office of General Services and is pending final approval from the
State`s Comptroller.

As an H.I.R.E. product, Universal Detection Technology`s 5 agent biodetection
kits will be available through current UNDT distributor Strategic Response
Initiatives, a New York based defense firm specializing in all phases of
emergency preparedness planning for a wide range of defense contracts, public
and private sector organizations. SRI's customers include Department of Homeland
Security, US State Department, US Marine Corps Chemical Biological Incident
Response Force (CBIRF) and NATO forces in Afghanistan.

SRI`s founder and CEO Robert L. Domenici, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant
colonel, is credited with charting H.I.R.E. in 2005 while he served on the WMD
Task Force. Established in the wake of September 11th, H.I.R.E. addresses the
problems associated with numerous individual procurement requests requiring
sensitive grant money for approved products. With H.I.R.E., state and municipal
entities can procure equipment without a formalized bid process, resulting in
discounted manufacturer costs and a comprehensive, ready-to-order catalog
contract with a variety for products, manufacturers and competitive pricing.

In addition to New York State, the contract is reciprocal in 14 other states,
including California, Virginia, Massachusetts, Florida and Arizona.

Universal Detection Technology`s kits, recently certified by DHS as an "Approved
Product for Homeland Security" under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering
Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act of 2002, are the industry`s only hand-held
assay designed to detect and identify up to five separate threats using one
sample in a single, easy-to-use device. The kits equip first responders with an
effective tool for the rapid onsite detection of up to five biological warfare
agents: anthrax, ricin, botulinum toxin, Y. pestis (plague) and Staphylococcal
Enterotoxin B (SEB). Detection time is under three minutes.

For more information, please visit www.udetection.com or email
info@udetection.com.

About Universal Detection Technology

Universal Detection Technology is a developer of monitoring technologies,
including bioterrorism detection devices. The company on its own and with
development partners is positioned to capitalize on opportunities related to
Homeland Security. For example, Universal Detection Technology, in cooperation
with NASA, has developed a bacterial spore detector that detects certain
biohazard substances. The company is also a reseller of handheld assays used for
detection of five bioterrorism agents, radiation detection systems, and
antimicrobial products. www.udetection.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this news
release are forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and
uncertainties, which may cause the Company`s actual results, performance and
achievement in the future to differ materially from forecasted results,
performance, and achievement. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly
release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may
be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect
the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the Company`s plans or
expectations.

About Strategic Response Initiatives (SRI)

Strategic Response Initiatives, LLC (SRI) was initially organized in November of
2005 as a Limited Liability Corporation providing procurement and domestic
disaster preparedness training services; As a logical outgrowth of these
activities, SRI now assists and supplies various military, firefighting, police,
emergency medical services (EMS) and other First Responder organizations
worldwide, with their critical equipment, equipment support, equipment specific
training, tactical training and information technology needs.

SRI is seeking to become the leading integrator of proven and emerging
technologies in the area of specialized logistics management, security
assistance and training as well as environmental and disaster preparedness
equipment systems and training for military, government and corporate use.
www.strategicri.com.

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or
Company Contact:
Universal Detection Technology
Jacques Tizabi
310-248-3655
jtizabi@udetection.com

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