Law Enforcement Associates Receives Orders for 15 Birddog(TM) GPS Surveillance Systems From Four Federal Agencies

RALEIGH, NC--(Marketwire - September 8, 2008) - Law Enforcement Associates Corporation (LEA) (AMEX: AID), the largest U.S. developer and manufacturer of undercover surveillance equipment, today announced that four agencies of the Federal Government have ordered a total of 15 Birddog™ GPS tracking systems during the month of September. All of the orders are expected to ship during the Company's third fiscal quarter, which ends Sept. 30. Value of the orders and the intended applications of the products were not disclosed.

"Law enforcement agencies around the country rely on the Birddog and its advanced GPS tracking technology to address covert surveillance applications," said Paul Feldman, president of LEA. "Our latest version of the Birddog was introduced roughly 20 months ago, and it has quickly become one of our strongest selling products."

Feldman added, "Many agencies within the Federal Government have been longtime customers of LEA, and we are encouraged that they continue to implement our products and technologies. We are constantly working to expand our role with the Government's security, military and law enforcement programs both domestically and abroad."

About the Birddog

The Birddog was originally released by AID in the 1970s as a radio frequency (RF)-enabled tracking system. The Birddog ultimately became the most widely used covert tracking device by local and federal law enforcement agencies. LEA re-launched the Birddog in the first quarter of 2007, when the company introduced an all-new tracking device based on advanced GPS technology.

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.

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