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DICK RYER AND MARK HAMBLEY OF APOLLO SECURITY FEATURED IN NEW BOOK ABOUT GROWTH OF AL QAEDA FROM THE SIEGE OF MECCA IN 1979

In November 1979, the United States was in the grips of a major crisis, the taking of hostages at the American Embassy in Iran. While President Carter and his cabinet were spending many sleepless nights dealing with the Iranian hostage crisis, a new major international incident that would have even a longer lasting impact was taking place in Saudi Arabia. Most of the world, including the United States and its intelligence agencies weren’t aware it was happening because the Saudi government had placed a cloak of secrecy over the incident and cut off most communications throughout the Kingdom and out of the country. Most embassies in Saudi Arabia were unable to communicate back to their home countries and could not locate their Saudi sources to determine what the problem was. A radical Islamic group had seized Islam’s holiest site, the Grand Mosque of Mecca.

A new book, “The Siege of Mecca” by Yaroslav Trofimov, published by Doubleday and now available in all major bookstores, is the first detailed account of what happened before, during and since that event, an event the author believes began the movement that is now known as Al Qaeda.

With the siege taking place and heavy fighting in the city of Mecca, the book states “Mark Hambley, a political officer and rare Arabic speaker among Americans posted to Jeddah, received a tip from a Yemeni employee.” Hambley set up a meeting with a source who turned out to have information of significant interest but would only talk in person, fearing the Saudis had telephone lines tapped. Hambley agreed to meet in person and decided to take along backup, but decided against involving the CIA. The book goes on: “Instead Hambley walked down the corridor and into the office of Lt. Col. Richard Ryer, the U.S. Air Attaché.”

Although non-fiction, the book is well written and seems more like a work of fiction involving international intrigue, secret meetings, disguises, and participation by various secret organizations to re-take the Mecca mosque. For example, later in the book, the author tells of Hambley and Ryer, “sporting Arab dress”, melting into an influx of worshippers. In ordinary circumstances, that would never have happened because “infidels” (non-believers) are forbidden to enter Mecca and the U.S. Government would not have authorized their entry.

Today, Dick Ryer, a West Point graduate, who retired from the U.S. Air Force after a 28 year career primarily in overseas assignments, is Vice Chairman and a founder of Apollo Security. Mark Hambley, who spent 30 years in the Middle East and served as U.S Ambassador in both Qatar and Lebanon, is Senior Managing Director, International Services, of Apollo Security. Both primarily serve the interests of Apollo Security clients on overseas matters. Ambassador Hambley recently has been in several Middle East countries, including Israel, Iraq, Qatar, and the U.A.E. on client assignments.

Apollo Security, headquartered in Walpole, Massachusetts, has operations in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

About Apollo Security, Inc.: Apollo Security, Inc., provides services in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Founded in 1990, Apollo Security’s vision remains that we will build a security company that will become the industry leader for the delivery of quality security services to a select client base, and in the process, we will create an employee friendly environment in which employees will be proud to work and will flourish.

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APOLLO HOSTS INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON THE MIDDLE EAST

Apollo Security, Inc. is pleased to announce the success of a recent important panel discussion. The event featured two excellent speakers extremely knowledgeable on the subject matter, Retired Pakistani Brigadier General Rashid Ali Malik and Former Ambassador to Lebanon & Qatar/U.S. Ambassador Mark Hambley. The event, entitled "The Middle East Now and How We Got There" addressed current national and international security issues related to radical Islam, Osama Bin Laden, Afghanistan/Pakistan, and terrorist threats to U.S. targets. Dennis Crowley, Co-CEO of Apollo Security, felt that the subject matter and the expertise of the presenters would be of interest to all professionals with security-related responsibilities.

The panel discussion was held on two separate occasions; at the Sheraton Needham on October 3rd, 2006 and the Hilton New York on October 5th. Both events were a great success. The event concentrated on the impact on the US economy and security as a result of the events in the Middle East. It was attended by security and management professionals of numerous industries. John Signore, Security Manager for Thomson Financial, attended the discussion in Boston and remarked that "the presentation enhanced my knowledge regarding the magnitude of work our allies in the Middle East are doing to fight the war on terror".

General Rashid Ali Malik retired from the Pakistan Army after 35 years of service. He saw action in two wars and was the recipient of 17 medals for distinguished Army service. He remained an instructor at the Pakistan Military Academy including a period as Chief Instructor and has taught at West Point. For five years, he was the Director of General Aviation Security for Pakistan, an assignment which had him commanding over 10,000 personnel at 40 airports. With the continuing importance of Pakistan as an ally of the U.S. in the battle against terrorism, the search for Bin Laden and other "al-Qa'ida" operatives in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the recent connections to Pakistan in the British arrests of homegrown terrorists in the aircraft hijacking plans, Rashid was able to present a unique view of his native country and its role in the war on terror.

Ambassador Mark G. Hambley has over 30 years as a career member to the Foreign Service, the majority of which was spent in the Middle East. An expert on Radical Islam and fluent in Arabic, Ambassador Hambley's assignments included ambassadorships to Lebanon and Qatar and postings in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Libya, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, and Qatar. Ambassador Hambley first retired in August 2001. Following the events of September 11, 2001, Ambassador Hambley temporarily rejoined the U.S. Government as the Political Advisor to the Commander of the U.S. Air Force deployment in the Middle East during the conflict against "al-Qa'ida" and the Taliban in Afghanistan throughout the fall of that year. He was again recalled to active duty in March 2003 prior to the war in Iraq. Ambassador Hambley is Managing Director, International Matters for Apollo Security and a member of its Board of Directors. During the past three months, he has traveled to Iraq, Gaza, Palestine, and Israel. At the discussion, he provided his perspective on the status of the War on Terror and on the continuing appeal of radical Islam.

HEARTWALK PR

Apollo Security, Inc. employees recently participated in the American Heart Association 2006 Boston Heart Walk on Saturday, September 17th. Among the thousands of walkers that attended the event, Apollo recruited a nine-member team including upper management, office staff, and security officers within the company. Team Apollo worked to raise $800 to donate to the cause. According to the AHA website, the walk was held to raise awareness, spirits, and "vital dollars" for heart disease and stroke initiatives. As in previous years, Team Apollo was enthusiastic be part of this cause.

The event, in total, raised more than $800,000 for heart disease and stroke prevention. Participants had the choice of racing one, three, or six miles. Members from Apollo were distributed among all three choices. There were more than 1,800 walkers, and the day included a number of entertainment features including multiple guest speakers, TV personalities, face-painting, inflatables, concessions, and a variety of bands. Overall, the event was a success, and Apollo Security would like to commend those who participated, and thank those who donated to the important cause for heart disease and stroke prevention!

Lenox Hill Hospital Selects Apollo Security

Apollo Security, Inc. has been selected to provide security services at the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Dennis Crowley, Chairman of Apollo Security, Inc., stated, “Lenox Hill Hospital is one of the most recognized hospitals in the country and we are proud to have been selected from a field of outstanding security companies that were considered to replace the Lenox Hill proprietary operation.”

Lenox Hill Hospital provides comprehensive health services through multiple Centers of Excellence and subsidiaries. Apollo Security, Inc. has been awarded the contract to provide additional security services to the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, a division of the Ophthalmology Center of Excellence, also in New York City.

Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Lenox Hill was founded in 1857 and has earned a national reputation for providing the highest quality healthcare. The Hospital is a fully accredited, acute care hospital with 652 beds and various subsidiaries and health centers. Among Lenox Hill’s Centers of Excellence are Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute of New York, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine/Maternal & Child Health, Ophthalmology/Otolaryngology, and Bariatric Surgery. Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital is one of the oldest and most comprehensive eye care centers in the country and was recently ranked among the nation’s top hospitals according to U.S. News and World Report's annual 'America's Best Hospitals' survey.

Apollo Security was founded in 1990 and has since been one of the fastest growing companies in the Northeast. Locally owned and managed by the one of the most experienced management teams in the industry, Apollo provides services to corporations and institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Apollo Security’s expertise with medical centers is evident through its client list which includes Shriner’s Burn Institute (Boston), Children’s Hospital (Waltham) and MetroWest Medical Center (Framingham) in Massachusetts as well as Stamford Hospital and Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut. Vice Chairman Richard Ryer stated: “Apollo is proud to add both the Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital to its list of well-known healthcare institutions.”

METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER SELECTS APOLLO SECURITY

Apollo Security, Inc., has been selected to provide the security services program at the MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, Massachusetts. In making the announcement, Kenneth D. Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer of Apollo Security, Inc., stated that, “We are very pleased to have been selected by MetroWest Medical Center to provide its security program.” Jenkins added: “Apollo presently provides the security services for the Shriners Hospitals Burns Institute in Boston, the Stamford (CT) Hospital, and the Norwalk (CT) Hospital so we are very well qualified to provide and support the quality services required by the MetroWest Medical Center.”

Apollo Security was founded in Massachusetts in 1990. Since that time, it has been one of the fastest growing security firms in the Northeast. It now provides services to corporations and institutions in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Among its clients are such well known corporations such as Boston Scientific, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Putnam Investments, CIBC World Markets, The Clearinghouse, EMC, and Thomson Financial.

Richard T. Ryer, Vice Chairman of Apollo, credited Apollo’s commitment to quality customer service to its successful growth. “We look to partner with clients who want a privately owned company with local ownership that can give them the personal attention needed. Also, our background and experience in the international arena make us very capable of meeting the needs of the modern day client.” Ryer added: We are very pleased to have the MetroWest Medical Center on our list of premium clients. We work hard to meet the expectations of all of our clients and MetroWest will be no exception.

MetroWest Medical Center, comprised of Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, and the MetroWest Wellness Center, has 420 beds and over 48,000 patients. With more than 400 physicians, representing a comprehensive range of medical specialties, MetroWest Medical Center is the largest health care system between Worcester and Boston, Massachusetts.

CIBC WORLD MARKETS SELECTS APOLLO SECURITY

CIBC World Markets Corp., a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) will open its US headquarters building, one of the newest class A high rises in New York, at 300 Madison Avenue in early 2005. To secure its new premises and to support its corporate security programs, CIBC World Markets has selected Apollo Security, a leading provider of security services in the Northeast. This partnership combines two of the city’s premier companies.

Apollo Security, the largest privately-held regional security company in the Northeast, provides security officer, investigative, and advisory services to premium clients from New England to Pennsylvania, and as a member of the TransNational Security Group, LLC, can support client needs in the United States, Canada and abroad.

Apollo Security was founded in 1990 by Dennis Crowley and Richard Ryer, former OSI agents who served together in Vietnam. The company has provided services in New York since 2001, when George Butson, an Army veteran who attended West Point, joined the organization as president. Apollo Security provides services to many prestigious clients in the class A high rise, medical, scientific, investment, and public utility fields, in addition to corporate headquarters in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia.

CIBC World Markets is an investment bank with operations throughout North America, Asia, Europe and Australia. CIBC’s new U.S. Headquarters building at 300 Madison Avenue will be home to over 1,500 employees in the Equities, Real Estate Finance and Corporate and Investment Banking businesses.

“We are very proud to be associated with a great organization like CIBC World Markets. Their new headquarters building, located across from Grand Central Station, is one of the finest facilities in the city.” said George Butson. He went on to note that Apollo’s CIBC partnership is indicative of the changing security company profile in the New York metropolitan area.

If you would like to learn more about CIBC World Markets, visit them at www.cibcwm.com. If you would like to learn more about Apollo Security visit them at www.apollosecurity.com or call them at 800-640-3287.

33 ARCH STREET SELECTS APOLLO SECURITY

Apollo Security, Inc. is pleased to announce that The Congress Group, Inc. has selected Apollo to provide uniformed security for the office tower and garage at 33 Arch Street in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to its primary tenant, Digitas, LLC, this prestigious high rise office building leases space to the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Education. Apollo Security is proud to be the security partner for the 33 Arch Street operation.

The Congress Group, Inc., one of the leading real estate companies in the Northeast, has built several significant structures in the Boston area, including One Memorial Drive, Museum Towers, and the Constitution Office Park. Other projects currently underway include Highpoint, the Wayland Business Center, and the new Embassy Suites Hotel. The building at 33 Arch Street is one of the most recent additions to the expanding Congress Group portfolio of properties and is distinguished by its status as the newest Class A high-rise structure in Boston.

Apollo’s affiliation with The Congress Group in helping to bring the 33 Arch Street project on-stream has been characterized by close and productive cooperation between the two parties throughout the final stages of construction through to the opening of the complex. Taking into consideration the unique challenges and requirements of 33 Arch Street, Apollo has been able to provide the quality service that The Congress Group, Inc. expects from all of its vendors. This partnership has extended from the provision of uniformed guard service, to the design of an installation-specific life safety program, to the installation and operation of state-of-the-art electronic security devices.

“We enjoyed working closely with the Congress Group during the pre-opening stages to help the company design a Life Safety and Security Program reflecting the needs and requirements of the 33 Arch Street complex,” stated Dennis M. Crowley, III, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Apollo. “With the experience and insights available from John Horn and Bill Goss, Apollo has one of the best qualified high-rise management teams in the industry. In addition to Apollo’s recognized record in providing quality personnel for its uniformed guard service, it is great to be associated with a company that can offer its clients a full range of assistance in general security matters -- from investigations and analysis of events, to surveys and security program design, through to the provision of a full range of sophisticated, technological assistance.”

Apollo Security, Inc., an efficient and trusted provider of Class A high-rise service, is enthusiastic to be working with a building of this stature. Apollo looks forward to a successful, cooperative and long-lasting relationship with 33 Arch Street and with The Congress Group, Inc. Additional information on Apollo Security can be obtained on the internet at www.apollosecurity.com or directly on (800) 640-3287.

PHILADELPHIA WELCOMES APOLLO SECURITY

Apollo Security has landed in the City of Brotherly Love! Apollo was asked by one of its premier clients in Boston, New York City, and Northern New Jersey to assist them in supporting its security needs to their distinctive headquarters in Philadelphia. This move marks Apollo’s entry into the fifth largest urban area in the United States, giving companies in Philadelphia an attractive and competitive alternative when seeking a high quality security services provider.

Apollo Security, one of the largest privately-held security companies in the Northeast, provides services to premium clients from New England, to New York, New Jersey and now Pennsylvania. As a member of the TransNational Security Group, the company can support client needs in the United States, Canada, and abroad.

The company was founded in 1990 by Dennis Crowley, a former executive at First Security Services Corporation, and Richard Ryer, a retired US Air Force Colonel. These two friends first met as OSI agents in DaNang, Vietnam in 1966. “As Dick dropped me off at the airfield in DaNang we made a promise to work together someday,” said Dennis Crowley, Apollo’s current CEO.

Through hard work and by paying careful attention to its client’s needs, Apollo Security quickly developed a reputation as a leader in delivering a high quality security program. “We did not want to create another security guard service. Our goal has been to provide our clients with a full service program which was typically available from the larger companies, but with the personal delivery expected from a small, local company,” added Mr. Crowley. Understanding that their growth would put demands upon their already strong management team, Apollo strengthened its organization by adding Kenneth Jenkins, the former Chief Operating Officer of First Security Services, and John Horn, the former Senior Managing Director of Kroll Associates.

As one of the largest security providers in New England, the Apollo name has quickly spread throughout New York and Northern New Jersey. With the addition of prestigious clients in the financial, medical, public utility, and investment fields, Apollo was able to prove that its style of service delivery could compete in the tough New York market.

This account will be a cornerstone for Apollo Security in Philadelphia. According to Apollo’s CEO Crowley, “Our goal is to offer Eastern Pennsylvania and Central New Jersey the same high level of security services that our clients have come to rely on in New York and New England. We believe Apollo’s local, personal touch will provide a fresh and welcome alternative to a market dominated by the large national and international firms.”

To provide the local service, Apollo has partnered with JoAnne Dougherty, a native of Philadelphia. Ms. Dougherty has had an impressive career as a private investigator. She comes to Apollo with extensive experience in providing very high end security programs.

Apollo has landed in Philadelphia and is off and running. This organization should bring an exciting alternative and fresh ideas into the market. If you would like to learn more about Apollo Security, visit them on the web at www.apollosecurity.com or contract the company directly at 800-640-3287.

APOLLO HAS LANDED IN NEW JERSEY AT NATION’S OLDEST BANK CLEARINGHOUSE

Apollo Security has begun providing services at its first account in the State of New Jersey. On March 26th, Apollo began service at The Clearinghouse in Weehawken, NJ.

Apollo was selected by The Clearinghouse to provide the security services for its New York and New Jersey facilities. The Clearinghouse, once known as the New York Clearinghouse Association, was the nation’s first and largest bank clearinghouse. Founded in 1853, its role was to establish order from confusion and simplify the exchange and settlement process among the banks of New York City. Modeled after the London Clearinghouse which had been founded in 1773, 52 banks began participating in the exchange headquartered in a basement at 14 Wall Street. On the first day, October 11, 1853, the Clearinghouse exchanged checks worth 22.6 million. Today, the daily average is in excess of $20 billion.

Apollo Security is proud to have been selected for this important task by this venerable institution and we intend to honor the confidence The Clearinghouse had in our ability to protect its New York and New Jersey facilities.

APOLLO PARTNERS WITH STAMFORD HOSPITAL

On February 27, 2004 Apollo Security welcomed Stamford Hospital as our newest healthcare client. It started with the conversion of the proprietary staff of 32 to Apollo Security. This includes an Account Manager, 7 Sergeants and 24 Security Officers for a total of 1250 weekly hours for the two locations. Our Security Officer’s responsibilities include monitoring security cameras, parking patrol, manning three parking booths, and access control and customer service. Also, coverage includes three sensitive areas which are the Maternity Ward, the Emergency Room and South One.
Neil Martino, Account Manager, James Dupree, Kevin Reed, Shift Supervisor >>

Stamford Hospital is a not-for–profit, community teaching hospital serving Stamford and surrounding communities. Stamford Hospital has proudly served these communities for more than 100 years. The hospital has 305 inpatient beds in medicine, surgery, obstetrics/ gynecology, psychiatry, and medical and surgical critical care units. The hospital maintains an educational partnership with Columbia University College of physicians and surgeons for its teaching programs in internal medicine, family practice, psychiatry, obstetrics/gynecology and surgery.

Apollo’s Account Manger is Neil Martino who brings a wealth of experience to Stamford Hospital. Neil works closely with our Client Tim Burgunder, Director of Safety and Security. Tim has indicated that from the start, Apollo Security has always been his first choice for high quality contract security services. He has received positive feedback from both the visitors and hospital employees. In fact, recently, Tim received an e-mail about an extraordinary Apollo Security Officer, James Dupree, who works the front desk. Every evening James has taken the initiative to help a blind Stamford Hospital employee to the shuttle bus. This type of act is exactly what makes Apollo Security Officers different. For James’ good deed he was awarded a Certificate of Excellence and a $200.00 bonus provided by Stamford Hospital and Apollo Security.

APOLLO HOSTS INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIVE GROUP

Over 130 people gathered at the Hyatt Financial District Boston for the 15th Annual Conference of INTELNET, the International Intelligence Network. Apollo Security, its CEO, Dennis Crowley, and his wife Peg, hosted this year’s conference.

INTELNET was founded 21 years ago by a group of former employees of the various Federal intelligence agencies who had moved to the private sector investigative field. Dennis Crowley was among the very earliest members and has been active in the organization since then. The members founded the organization because they recognized the advantage of having a network to support their ability to conduct investigations on a national basis, since that was their experience in the agencies they came from. Members of INTELNET were primarily former agents and/ or members of the OSI, FBI, CIA, CIC, SEALS, and the Secret Service. Later, in response to the need to have contacts internationally, members recruited their counterparts from the ranks of former intelligence and investigative personnel in countries other than the United States. INTELNET has grown to over 385 members world-wide. Members meet annually at various spots world-wide. The 2005 Conference will he held in England and the 2006 Conference will be in Calgary, Canada.

At the Boston Conference, members from Russia, Italy, Canada, and Britain joined others from the US in one of the organizations most aggressive seminars sessions to date. Seminars ranged from “Conducting Investigations in Europe and the Former Soviet Union” to “Computer Security for the Investigative Practitioner”; from “Investigations Using the Internet and Data Bases” to “Insurance Fraud Investigations”; and from “Competitive Intelligence” to “Insurance Fraud”. The speakers represented a wide range of skills and expertise not ordinarily found in private sector investigative seminars. Ambassador Mark H. Hambley, the speaker at the opening night dinner, spoke to the group on “The Impact of Radical Islamic Terrorist Groups”. Lynn E. Mattice, Global Director of Security, Boston Scientific Corporation, was a presenter on the second day of the conference.

In addition to the intensive seminar schedule, the visitors were treated to a very special taste of Boston as they went on the Duck Tours, enjoyed a dinner cruise on the Spirit of Boston, and had a walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail. The social highlight of the conference was a private tour of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and a sit-down dinner in the library’s Main Pavilion with a view of Boston Harbor.

RAY DUGAN AWARDED PCI

Ray Dugan, Vice President, Investigative Services was awarded the designation of PCI (Professional Certified Investigator) by ASIS International (American Society for Industrial Security). In achieving this Board Certification from ASIS, Ray joins an elite group of professional investigators who qualify for and have successfully passed the certification process. ASIS International is the World's preeminent professional security society. Commenting on his recent achievement Ray noted, "The level of expertise required of professional investigators in a post 9/11 world is increasingly demanding. Corporations and governments all want o ensure that they are working with the most skilled and knowledgeable individuals in the business. Professional certification from ASIS helps me and Apollo deliver the expertise required by our clients." Ray is also board certified in Security Management and Homeland Security.

THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

by Ken Jenkins

Elsewhere in this newsletter, you will read an article entitled “Apollo has landed in New Jersey.” On March 26th, Apollo Security began providing services to The Clearinghouse, the oldest check clearing facility in the U.S., pre-dating the founding of Wall Street. Apollo was selected by The Clearinghouse to provide security services for its facilities in New York and New Jersey. This is another exciting development for Apollo since it marks the fifth Northeast state where we are licensed and providing services.

Another article describes our membership in TransNational Security Group LLC (TSG). TSG was formed by several of the nation’s best privately held security firms providing services on a local or regional basis. The security company members wanted to be able to compete for national contracts against the large national and international security companies. When a company with facilities in several states wants to have only one security vendor providing its security personnel, the high quality local and regional companies cannot compete because they aren’t in the necessary states where service is needed.

TSG has brought together several of the very best local and regional companies noted for their high level of service quality. Apollo Security will be the member responsible for the Northeast and will be the lead security firm responding whenever a national contract request for proposals is issued by a company located in our region.

TSG goes beyond just bidding on national contracts, however. The member companies benchmark and set recruiting, selection, backgrounding, and training standards for the members to insure that clients get the quality they are expecting from TSG. TSG also sets and measures performance standards.

Each of the above is an indicator of the present and future success of Apollo. Dennis and Dick began this company with a vision and we who have come after them have been true to that vision.

I foresee the day that Apollo Security will be recognized as the dominant security services company in the Northeast. We will all benefit from this growth as new career positions are created in several states. The next 12 months will be busy and demanding as we begin to bring online our new business in several states. But as demanding as the times may be, the rewards for all of us committed to Apollo’s future will be significant.

APOLLO DEBUTS IN THE PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS LISTING

The Providence Business News recently published the 2003 list of the largest security services companies in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. In its first year on the list, Apollo Security ranked second. "This sends a strong message to the Rhode Island market that Apollo is not just the new kid on the block, rather Apollo Security is a full service security solutions provider with the resources to support a demanding market place", said Dennis Crowley, Chairman and CEO.

Apollo Security has been providing high quality security services to a distinguished client base since 1990. "As a locally owned company, managed and owned by security professionals, we bring clients a different approach to our service than many of the larger, foreign owned and investor owned, national organizations", said Ken Jenkins, President and Chief Operating Officer. He added, "To be ranked second in our first year is good, however, being good isn't what Apollo is all about. Our interest is to be recognized as the best."

The company began providing services in Rhode Island in early 2003. Apollo Security is a regional company, licensed to provide services in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Apollo's Providence office is located a One Duval Square. For more information about Apollo, please contact Brian Webber at 401-861-2560.

CROWLEY'S COMMENTS

Recently, at a conference of international investigators, I was asked what has made Apollo so successful and what differentiates Apollo from its competitors.

I explained that the answer to the first question is twofold. First, our employees are more professional and more dedicated to their job and our mission. Second, Apollo has always, since Day One, focused on the delivery of quality services to premium clients.

In response to what differentiates us from other security companies, I answer: "our employees, private ownership, American ownership, and ownership by those responsible for the day-to-day delivery of our quality services.

Not many realize that Pinkerton and Burns are owned by a Swedish company, Wackenhut by a Danish company, and Allied by a group of investors. None of the companies can claim 100% local ownership, with the owner in day-to-day management control of the services and in contact with our clients and employees. Three of these tout their protection of resources in America, but don't mention their corporate headquarters and senior executives are across the Atlantic.

Dick, Denny and I are proud to be one of the few large regional companies owned and operated by Americans. And we are very proud of our employees. We value their commitment to our corporate mission of providing the very highest quality services.

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