Universal Detection Technology: Universal Detection Technology to Supply Anthrax and Ricin Detection Equipment to Miami-Dade Po
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - March 30, 2009) - Universal Detection Technology ([ www.udetection.com ]) ( The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) is the largest police department in the Southeastern United States, with approximately 4,500 employees. The MDPD has a dedicated anti-terror unit with officers specializing in biological and chemical warfare detection methods. UNDT's anthrax and ricin detection equipment has been extensively used by first responders and private industry throughout the country. The equipment has been evaluated by the U.S. DOD as well as the United Kingdom military. UNDT has also supplied its equipment to the Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS services. "We are proud that major law enforcement agencies throughout the country are choosing our equipment for their bio-detection needs," said Mr. Jacques Tizabi, UNDT's Chief Executive Officer. For more information, please visit our website at [ www.udetection.com ] or Email us at [ info@udetection.com ]. About Universal Detection Technology Universal Detection Technology is a developer of monitoring technologies, including bioterrorism detection devices. The Company on its own and with development partners is positioned to capitalize on opportunities related to Homeland Security. For example, the Company, in cooperation with NASA, has developed a bacterial spore detector that detects certain biohazard substances. The Company is also a reseller of handheld assays used for detection of five bioterrorism agents, radiation detection systems, and antimicrobial products. For more information, please visit [ www.udetection.com ]. Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance and achievement in the future to differ materially from forecasted results, performance, and achievement. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the Company's plans or expectations.