Visit
http://www. In addition to making stops in
local neighborhoods and on job sites, the Safety Squad will demonstrate safety
products at retail locations, including select True Value Hardware and The
Home Depot stores.

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Homeland Security Firm Acquires Recognized Leader in Public Health Software
Linking State and Local Governments With Critical Incident Responders

WASHINGTON, Global Secure Corp. The acquisition was completed for $20 million in cash and
stock. Eric Shaffer , President of Virtual Alert, commented, "Global Secure's
focus on the state and local government market, its nationwide distribution
channels, its training capabilities, and its operational infrastructure will
enable Virtual Alert to accelerate its already rapid expansion, improve
service to its customers and enhance its penetration of state and local
government markets.
Virtual Alert also provides services for BioWatch, a program under the
Science and Technology Directorate of the U.S. This plan establishes a comprehensive all-hazards approach to the
management of domestic incidences and forms the basis of how the federal
government coordinates with state, local, and tribal governments and the
private sector during incidents.5 billion dollar budget
for 2005E for emergency preparedness and response, science and technology and
state and local government coordination).
Global Secure is a Sky Capital Enterprises portfolio company. "The antidote is
information, knowledge and awareness .

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The company disclaims,
however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements ."
Central to the MSA program is the Safety Squad, a team of safety
specialists that will patrol hundreds of neighborhoods and job sites in 12
cities in search for DIYers and contractors who are working at risk. MSA Safety Works estimates that fewer than
25 percent of this group will take appropriate steps to protect themselves
from the potential harm that could result from power tools, falling objects or
hazardous vapors.
MSA Safety Works products can be found in leading home improvement stores
in the United States, including select Home Depot and True Value stores.

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, a provider of critical information systems that enable
state, local and federal governments to prepare, track and respond to public
health emergencies. Bandes underscored the role Virtual Alert would play in enhancing
Global Secure's effort to improve state and local governments' ability to
support The National Response Plan developed by the Department of Homeland
Security. For
more information, visit http://www .

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Department of Homeland
Security. BioWatch enables public health agencies to warn first responders
and citizens about the presence of biological agents. Last year,
the Squad distributed more 12 ,000 pairs of safety glasses and hearing
protection products.

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Virtual Alert, with offices in California ,
Texas and Virginia, has 16 states, the District of Columbia, and San Diego as
clients. The Company 's products and services provide protection and security
for over 100 million people, nearly 40 percent of the nation's population.

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Statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact,
including statements regarding the company's plans, beliefs, and estimates as
to projected market size are "forward-looking statements".
Additionally, it's estimated that 72 percent of these home improvement
projects will be tackled by DIYers.

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" Mr."
Virtual Alert, headquartered in Sacramento, California, was founded in
2001 by Dan Desmond, Eric Shaffer and Chris Popov, and is a leading developer
of software and solutions that integrate public health and safety systems.

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(The
Department of Homeland Security has identified an $8. The
Safety Squad's mission is to equip these individuals with the information and
products that enable them to work more safely and avoid injuries .
"Most people never think about wearing protective products or just don't
feel there's a need to do so," said John Quinn, Product Group and Marketing
Manager for MSA Safety Works and creator of the Home Safety Tour.

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Improving the ability of state and local governments
to communicate with critical incident responders is essential to effective
crisis management and recovery.

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Safety Month Marks National Push on Do-It-Yourself Safety

PITTSBURGH, National Safety Month is in
full swing and one company, MSA Safety Works, will be working this summer to
ensure consumers are safer than ever when tackling projects around the house
this summer.
(Photo: http://www .
The 2005 Home Safety Tour began June 3 in Pittsburgh and will include
stops in Cleveland , Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit and Washington, DC.

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Bandes, continued, "Virtual Alert is the leader in this
field and is a tremendous enhancement to Global Secure's homeland security
products and services.


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newscom.msasafetyworks.

Contains sites offering safety equipment supplies including personal protection equipment (PPEs); apparel that is utilized to enhance the health and safety of workers; equipment to prevent accidents in the work place; and products that are used by first responders in emergencies.

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"
Mr. These forward-looking statements represent
the company's judgment as of the date of this release. The company's
comprehensive line of products is used by workers around the world in the fire
service, homeland security, construction and other industries, as well as the
military.

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McMillan, National Safety Council President.

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("Global Secure"),
a homeland security company providing integrated products and services for
critical incident responders around the world , today announces the acquisition
of Virtual Alert, Inc. The strategy is in alignment
with the Department of Homeland Security's National Response Plan. Global Secure's advisory board includes influential leaders from
the fields of security, government and defense, including Mark Holman, Admiral
Stansfield Turner, Howard Safir and former House Majority Leader Dick Armey. "There is risk to
all of us, each and every day -- particularly in our homes and communities,"
said Alan C.

About MSA Safety Works
MSA Safety Works is the consumer products arm of MSA (NYSE: MSA), the
global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of sophisticated
safety products that protect people's health and safety.

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The acquisition of Virtual Alert completes a key element in Global
Secure 's integration strategy, adding a robust tool for critical incident
coordination and communication . Craig Bandes, President and CEO of Global Secure commented, "The
product suite of Virtual Alert plays an essential role in protecting Americans
in the event of a terrorist attack or epidemiological emergency by efficiently
enabling the public health community to capture and share critical
information .

About Global Secure Corp
Global Secure's mission is to secure the homeland by providing integrated
products and services to critical incident responders worldwide, focusing on
prevention , preparedness, response and recovery. Global Secure manufactures advanced
SCBAs and respirators and provides WMD, HAZMAT, OSHA, DOT and EPA approved
training.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050621/CLTU033 )
To emphasize the need for sound safety practices, MSA Safety Works is
using the month of June to kick off its 2005 Home Safety Tour, a traveling
program created to educate the public on the importance of using proper
protective equipment -- such as safety glasses, hearing protection and
respirators -- when tackling do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.

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Mr.
Mr. Such statements are
subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ
materially from expected results .



Touring in MSA Safety Works' Safety Bug, a highly customized Volkswagen
Beetle that resembles a giant hard hat, the Safety Squad will be a highly
visible reminder of the need to stay safe.

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Global Secure Corp. Acquires Virtual Alert Inc.

com. "The truth
is that accidents happen when we least expect them and, literally, at the
blink of an eye.
MSA Safety Works ' comprehensive line of consumer products include
respirators, hard hats, hearing protection, eye and face protection,
protective clothing, fall protection equipment and first aid kits for use in
all home improvement projects.

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globalsecurecorp.

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MSA Safety Works Launches 2005 Home Safety Tour

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Virtual Alert's offerings include collaboration and multi media alert system;
a volunteer management system; hospital capacity tracking system and public
health and first responder exercises.com.

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Established in 1914, MSA has annual sales of more than $850
million, manufacturing operations throughout the United States and Europe, and
more than 30 international locations.

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"
According to the Home Improvement Research Institute, Americans are
expected to spend a record $280 billion this year fixing up their homes.

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