United awarded $5.4 million contract

(TSX - V: UZZ)

EDMONTON , Oct. 13 /CNW/ - S. Jorstad, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Protection Security Group Inc. ("UPSG or the Company"), a Canadian based company, trading on the TSX Venture Exchange, under the symbol (TSX-V: UZZ) is pleased to announce the award and signing of an agreement to provide security services for a major oil and gas company at a remote construction site in northern Alberta.

The Company has been assigned to provide security services where required for the duration of the construction of this project in Northeastern Alberta. The total project sales revenue value to the Company is expected to be $5.4 M over the three year project duration. For security reasons the location and name of the project cannot be released prior to other public announcements being made by the client.

The Company now has over twenty such contracts with major companies in the oil, gas, petro chemical and pipeline sector and is the major provider of industrial security services in Western Canada .

    
    About United Protection Security Group Inc.
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United Protection Security Group Inc. is an established security protection company; focused on high impact, high visibility, and high risk security situations, coupled with one of the broadest ranges of traditional private security services in the industry.

Delivering 21st Century Solutions to centuries old problems through a network of 'Elite Private Protection Professionals.'

Pro-Active and Progressive Management has moved the company into the ranks of one of the most dynamic security companies in Western Canada . With a strong foundation and a dedicated professional management team, we are moving forward into the next level in our development strategy.

United Protection Security Group Inc. is committed to providing its clients with a "superior quality service" at a competitive price. It is further committed to providing its employees and associates with the assistance, support, and opportunity to maximize their individual potential for excellence, peak performance and personal growth. It is the Company's policy and highest priority to protect the health and welfare of all its clients and employees and their respective property.

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