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Security With Advanced Technology Appoints Mike Shepherd as Senior Sales Executive

Shepherd Brings Established Relationships With Military and Law Enforcement to Security With Advanced Technology

Security With Advanced Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWAT) (NASDAQ: SWATW), a leading provider of security products and services, which include non-lethal personal protection devices, tactical training, surveillance and intrusion detection systems, today announced that Mike Shepherd will serve as its senior sales executive.

In his role, Shepherd is responsible for executing sales and marketing strategies across SWAT's four business divisions as well as closing large deals and forming long-term strategic relationships with law enforcement, military, Fortune 500 companies and school districts. Shepherd will also be responsible for sales of SWAT's new AgileMesh products, rapidly deployable video surveillance systems that are strategically designed for first responders including local police departments, fire departments and emergency response units, to immediately gain video footage from inside buildings, such as schools during a crisis situation.

"We are confident that Mike's previous sales experience and existing relationships with law enforcement, school districts and military will drive continued growth," said Greg Milan, vice president of Sales for SWAT.

Over the past 20 years, Shepherd has worked as a corporate trainer, director of Corporate Training, senior sales director and executive, and senior sales account manager for Fortune 500 companies including Wells Fargo, Merck, Amgen, Fortune Brands and KPMG, as well as the United States Air Force, law enforcement agencies, and small Colorado businesses. He has successfully managed a nationally distributed sales team, developed and managed global accounts, averaged over $1 million annually in new business and managed $1 million annually in recurring revenue, in addition to negotiating large contracts including a $30 million three-year contract of recurring revenue with a client globally distributed in 4,900 locations. His product focus has been in the area of educational curriculum, human resource software, IT network systems, mesh technology and video surveillance. He has also trained thousands of executives as a corporate trainer with a focus on soft skills training such as "Situational Leadership," by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard.

Shepherd holds a Master of Arts in Education from Southwestern University in Fort Worth, Texas and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tenn.

About Security With Advanced Technology, Inc.

Security With Advanced Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of critical, high-tech security products and services, which include non-lethal protection devices, tactical training services, surveillance and intrusion detection systems and mobile digital video surveillance solutions. SWAT's products and services are designed for government agencies, military and law enforcement, in addition to transportation, commercial facilities and non-lethal personal protection segments. For additional information visit www.swat-systems.com or call the corporate headquarters at (800) 498-7965.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in the press release that address activities, events or developments that the company believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions made based on experience, expected future developments and other factors the company believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the company and may not materialize. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. Furthermore, the company does not intend (and is not obligated) to update publicly any forward-looking statements, except as required by law. The contents of this release should be considered in conjunction with the warnings and cautionary statements contained in the company's recent filings with the SEC.


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