Retired FBI Agent Thomas Knowles Joins Continental Prison Systems, Inc. (CPSI)

FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thomas Knowles, a dynamic,
internationally experienced Senior Manager with 30+ years of exemplary success
involving both local and federal law enforcement agencies, has joined the Board
of Directors of Continental Prison Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CPSZ), and its
operating division called EZ Card & Kiosk, which provides the "cashless jail"
solution to city and county jails around the US. Mr. Knowles, who retired from
the FBI in 2006, brings superior organizational, analytical and exceptional
decisiveness and problem-solving skills to the company.

"Every company that deals with law enforcement issues dreams of having someone
like Tom on its board, and we are absolutely delighted that he has chosen to
team up with us," said Ron Hodge, Chairman and CEO of CPSI. "His experience on
the front lines of policing, at every level, and his extensive international
knowledge and managerial skills are nothing short of impressive."

Thomas Knowles began his law enforcement career in 1975 with the Military Police
in Stuttgart, Germany as part of a newly established anti-terrorism security
protection team, before joining the Fresno Police Department in California.
During the next seven years, Mr. Knowles worked nights in the busiest districts
to gain valuable street experience, while finishing his college education during
the day, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology at California State
University - Fresno.

In 1985, Mr. Knowles began his FBI career, with assignments in Oklahoma, Los
Angeles, Sacramento, Athens, Greece, Kandahar, Afghanistan and the FBI
Headquarters Office in Washington, D.C. While with the FBI, Mr. Knowles pursued
investigations in violent crime matters such as drugs, kidnappings, bank
robberies and organized crime, before transferring to the International
Terrorism Division just prior to the first bombing of the World Trade Center
Towers in February of 1993. He then continued his work in terrorism matters both
living and working assignments in Greece, the Middle East and the former Soviet
Republic break-away states, before returning to FBI Headquarters as Chief of the
International Operations Section responsible for FBI international offices. He
retired from the FBI after managing a joint law enforcement terrorism task
force, yet remains actively involved in the fight against both international and
domestic terrorists.

Mr. Knowles has proven communication and persuasive skills that enabled the
establishment of sensitive relationships among sometimes reluctant and
suspicious parties. He has both the ability and personality to move easily among
all levels, including top domestic and international leaders of law enforcement,
which makes him an ideal member for the board of CPSI.

According to Mr. Knowles, when discussing EZ Card & Kiosk: "This system is a
win-win for law enforcement and jail management everywhere. Being that typical
cop who is suspicious of everything, I have never found one person who could
point out a negative side to this system. Law enforcement deserves this, and
just as important, the taxpayers and the public deserve this. I am very pleased
to be part of this dynamic team."

For additional information about EZ Card and Kiosk solutions, please visit our
website at www.ezcardandkiosk.com.

About Continental Prison Systems, Inc.

Continental Prison Systems, Inc. (CPSI), dba EZ Card & Kiosk, is the first
kiosk, internet payment and release debit card provider to successfully
introduce a full-suite solution for the "Cashless Jail." The company offers
innovative solutions to city and county jails designed to streamline and reduce
many of the operational and personnel costs required to properly manage
detention facilities. Via its proprietary software, teamed with customized kiosk
hardware and remote secure website technology, EZ Card & Kiosk is a "cashless"
system for booking, collecting and depositing cash holdings of a new inmate,
allowing an inmate's family and friends to make deposits into their trust
account, and refunding their money at the time of their release (EZ Release
Card). The kiosk is similar in appearance to a "Stand-Alone" ATM. Our goal is to
help convert the jail into a 'cashless' environment through the use of kiosks
for in-coming cash and the issuance of a debit card to an inmate at the time of
his/her release. In doing so, the facility is relieved from repeatedly handling
cash, further reducing errors and fraud.

The Continental Prison Systems, dba EZ Card & Kiosk, logo is available at
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CONTACT: Continental Prison Systems, Inc.
Frank Hofmeister
(970) 333-1950
frank@ezcardandkiosk.com