PITTSBURGH, June 14, 2012 – Vector Security® announced today that it has acquired the assets, employees and customers of American Alert Corporation based in Geneva, Ohio. American Alert is the leading security provider in Ashtabula County with more than 20 years of operations and service in this region. This transaction adds more than 5,000 additional customers to Vector Security. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

"We welcome the team from Geneva and are happy to have them as part of Vector Security" says Pam Petrow, President and CEO of Vector Security. “Together with the American Alert team, we look forward to sharing additional products, services and support that many American Alert customers have been seeking.”

Christine Longley, a nine-year veteran of Vector Security, will now manage the American Alert branch, effective immediately.

"This latest acquisition furthers our commitment to Ohio and positions us firmly for growth as we look to expand our security solutions into Cleveland and the surrounding areas." says Mike Brindley, VP of the West District for Vector Security. "We have very high customer satisfaction ratings across Ohio and will continue our dedication to provide exceptional customer experiences in all of the markets we serve."

For more information contact:
Art Miller
Vice President, Marketing
724-713-8176