Andrews International and TranSecur Form Strategic Alliance

Leading Private Security Firms Combine Resources to Add Value to Client Services

Los Angeles, CA (July 15, 2008) – Andrews International, a full service provider of security and risk mitigation services, and TranSecur, America's oldest continually operating global security information provider, have announced the formation of a strategic alliance to provide more comprehensive security and risk management services to their respective customers. The joint venture will bring together leading security, due diligence, travel and international risk management professionals focused on balancing the client's business and risk management objectives. 

"We are delighted to enter into this partnership with Andrews International," said Noel Koch, founder and President of TranSecur, "We believe there are tremendous opportunities to build upon the expertise and resources of our respective organizations to better serve our clients."

International investment, operations and travel are necessitated by the tremendous opportunities of the global marketplace, but with these opportunities come risk. Balancing security and safety, as well as mitigating risks and compliance, requires a "trusted" international resource with the expertise and experience to provide accurate, timely information that improves client's ability to make important investment and business decisions efficiently.

"Our strategic alliance forms a global network of operational resources," said Ty Richmond, Co-President and COO, Andrews International, "Both organizations recognize that security requires a holistic view and approach to be successful in mitigating risks and vulnerabilities, and that security should be defined by its strategic role in supporting the business process."

The alliance between Andrews International and TranSecur will provide clients with an enhanced portfolio of services, including:

• International due diligence and business intelligence services
• Threat assessment and security survey capabilities
• Executive protection and travel support services
• Timely reporting and analysis of security threats to overseas operations, travelers and expatriates.
• Expert advice, support and evacuation services
• Delivery of customized travel risk advice to support international operations, travel and expatriates.
• Executive security awareness
• Traveler monitoring
• Crisis planning, management and response services

The unique global and corporate security experience of Andrews International's consulting team, combined with TranSecur's on-the-ground, in-country assets and technology-based services, uniquely position the firms to establish "threat profiles" that combine physical security and intelligence that balance business and security objectives for maximum effectiveness and efficiency to support corporate growth. The companies will continue to operate independently to ensure continued high levels of service and relationships.

This alliance will deliver an enhanced range of services that reduces risks and costs, and positions security as a "business enabler" by providing information necessary to avoid and minimize risks. Integrating strategy, people, technology and process adds value to assist in meeting client objectives.

About TranSecur

Established in 1986, TranSecur is America's oldest continually operating global security information provider and an acknowledged leader in the development of timely, accurate, and innovative global security analysis and guidance to corporations, governments, non-government organizations, and families/individuals. TranSecur maintains a leadership position with in-depth analysis, rapid response, and a clear, informed view of world affairs, including intelligence analysis, security, incident management, crisis containment and information technology. For more information, please visit the TranSecur Web site at www.transecur.com.

About Andrews International

Andrews International, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is a full service provider of security and risk mitigation services with operations throughout the United States and internationally. As one of the largest privately-held, American-owned security firms, Andrews International employs more than 4,000 security personnel providing uniformed security, consulting and investigative services, personal protection, special event security, training and alarm monitoring and response, and disaster emergency response services. The company is owned by executive and management team members with investment backing from DFW Capital Partners, Meridian Venture Partners, Theo Capital Partners and affiliates of New York Life. For more information, please visit the Andrews International Web site at www.andrewsinternational.com.

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