Law Enforcement Associates Hosts Technology Expo

LEA and Other Leading Equipment Providers to Exhibit Product Lines for Regional Law Enforcement and Corporate Security Professionals


RALEIGH, NC--(Marketwire - September 11, 2008) - Law Enforcement Associates Corporation (LEA) (AMEX: AID), the largest U.S. developer and manufacturer of undercover surveillance equipment, today is hosting a Law Enforcement Technology Expo for members of the law enforcement and corporate security industries. The Expo is being held at LEA's corporate headquarters in Raleigh. Exhibitors will include a variety of prominent domestic and international manufacturers of security, surveillance and protection devices, including:

--  FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR)
--  First Body Armor
--  Security Products International
--  Qwonn Cameras
--  Morovision Night Vision - the authorized U.S. Law Enforcement
    Distributor of ITT (NYSE: ITT) Night Vision
--  Power Flare
    

LEA will exhibit several of its surveillance and security products, including its Undercover Surveillance Van, Graffiti Cam, Birddog™ GPS Tracking device, Smith & Wesson-branded Swift Under Vehicle Inspection System and Explosion Detection Kit.

"This is the first in a series of Technology Expos we intend to conduct for law enforcement and corporate security professionals around the country," said Paul Feldman. "We are pleased to have many of our partners in security and surveillance business participating in this program."

About Law Enforcement Associates Corporation

LEA is a leading security and surveillance technology company that manufactures and markets a diverse product line to the worldwide law enforcement, military, security and corrections markets. The company's Audio Intelligence Devices (AID) division has been serving the law enforcement sector for more than 30 years and is one of the most respected names in the surveillance equipment industry. LEA's products are used by a wide variety of government and non-governmental agencies, as well as public and private companies. These include military bases, nuclear facilities, embassies, government installations, oil refineries, United Nations and NATO locations. The company enjoys close working relationships with other prominent players in the security and surveillance industry, such as Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC), one of the world's largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products; and FLIR Systems, Inc., a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of thermal imaging and stabilized camera systems. LEA's products have been used at high-profile events such as the Summer & Winter Olympics, Super Bowl, U.S. Golf Championship, and the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Its products include the Under Vehicle Inspection System (UVIS), Smith & Wesson-branded UVIS Swift, EDK123 (Explosive Detection Kit), Bloodhound and Birddog GPS Tracking Systems, Graffiti Cam, Letter-bomb Visualizer Spray, and a wide variety of Audio & Video Surveillance Equipment. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., the company has been featured in many industry publications and websites. For more information, please visit www.leacorp.com.

Forward-Looking Information:

The statements in this news release contain forward-looking information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that use words such as "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "could," "plan," "expect," "project," "predict," "forecast," "outlook," "potential," "continue," "may," "future," "can," "enhance," and "should," or the negative of these, as well as similar expressions, can be used to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including the inability to generate and secure the necessary product sales, or the lack of acceptance of the company's products by its customers. In each case actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results (expressed or modified) will not be realized.

Contact Information: CONTACT: Pfeiffer High Investor Relations, Inc. Geoff High 303-393-7044