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Universal Guardian Shield Defense Delivers Cobra StunLight Units to Rhode Island Department of Corrections and Launches Certified Instructor Training Program

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 24, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- UNIVERSAL GUARDIAN HOLDINGS, INC. ( UGHO ) announces that the Rhode Island Department of Corrections has begun a Cobra StunLight(TM) Correctional Facility Pilot Program.

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Cobra StunLights(TM) have already been delivered to the department, and Rhode Island Department of Corrections Chemical Weapons Specialist, Sergeant Kevin Serapiglia has received certification as a Shield Defense Aerosol Chemical Agent Certified Instructor and will conduct professional training programs for the Department.

With a 2004 budget of $148 million, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections is responsible for housing over 3500 inmates in its eight inmate housing facilities, and is also responsible for the supervision of over 23,000 convicts serving probation and parole.

Captain Dennis Cole (ret) formerly president of UGHO Shield Defense and now Shield Defense Special Representative to the law enforcement community said, "To keep up with ongoing Pilot program introductions, I am pleased to welcome Sergeant Kevin Serapiglia of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and Assistant Director Jim Topham of the Carroll County New Hampshire Corrections Facility to our Certified Instructor program." Captain Cole continued: "We have implemented the Certified Instructor program to qualify select officers so that they can conduct training programs across the country. These Certified Instructors will be qualified to conduct training not only for their own agencies, but also for other authorized correctional, law enforcement, government, commercial and civilian customers."

About Shield Defense International
Shield Defense International (SDI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc., designs and produces non-lethal weapons and systems that provide law enforcement, military, professional security and consumers with multiple use-of-force options to address appropriate threat conditions in today's growing global security and terrorist environments. http://www.ShieldDefense.com

About SecureRisks Limited
SecureRisks, a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc, is a London based global security company providing is practical risk solutions, tactical security and critical infrastructure protection in today's most challenging environments from regional hubs located in London, Los Angeles, Zurich, Caracas, Dubai, Kabul, Cape Town, Islamabad, Singapore, Jakarta, and Hong Kong. http://www.SecureRisks.com

About Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc.
Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc. (UGHO) and its subsidiary companies provide a comprehensive range of security products, systems and services designed to protect against terrorist and security threats to corporate and government assets. From strategic and tactical security services, business risk solutions, interoperable security systems, to non-lethal defense products, UGHO companies cover a broad spectrum of security applications for government and industry from corporate operations on every continent.

Further information is available on the Company's website: http://www.UniversalGuardian.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Investor Relations Department
Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc.
4695 MacArthur Court., Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA USA 92626
+ 1 949. 861.8295 ext. 211

Company Contact:

Michael J. Skellern, Chief Executive Officer
Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc.
4695 MacArthur Court, Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA USA 92626
+ 1 949. 861.8295

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