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BSM Technologies Chosen to Provide Bait Car Technology to Hamilton, ON Police Department
Hamilton Police Issue Media Release to Announce Start of Campaign
Mississauga, Ontario CANADA, April 20, 2006 /FSC/ - BSM Technologies Inc. (GPS - TSX Venture), (http://www.bsmtechnologies.com) a leading provider of high security vehicle tracking and surveillance solutions today announced that it's Bait Car Technology has been chosen by the Hamilton Police Department in Southern Ontario.
As announced on April 18, 2006 at the Central Police Station, Hamilton Police will be deploying three bait cars in the City to combat vehicle theft. The announcement, which was highly reported in the media through CH11, the CanWest Global affiliate in Hamilton, and CFTO-TV, the CTV affiliate in Toronto, stated that the program would commence immediately in the City of Hamilton.
The full Hamilton Police Media Announcement can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.agoracom.com/BSM/HamiltonPoliceBaitCarANNOUNCEMENT.pdf
Nick Cirella, President and CEO of BSM stated "We are pleased that the Hamilton Police has chosen BSM Technologies for their Bait Car initiative. As evidenced in the North American media over the last few weeks, our initiatives in Dallas, Minneapolis and Vancouver are producing results in the fight against car theft, we have no doubt that this initiative in Hamilton will produce similar results."
This press release is available on the official BSM investor relations site for investor commentary, questions and discussion. Shareholders are asked to visit http://www.agoracom.com/IR/BSM Alternatively, shareholders can e-mail questions to GPS@agoracom.com where they can also request addition to the BSM investor e-mail list.
About BSM Technologies (GPS:TSX-V) (http://www.bsmtechnologies.com)
BSM Technologies designs, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of AVSL (Automatic Vehicle Security and Tracking) solutions for Fleet Management, Law Enforcement, and Consumer Vehicle Protection, through its subsidiaries BSM Wireless and HGI Wireless. The BSM line of products range from Fleet Management and Consumer Vehicle Protection offerings to the full featured ''Stinger'' product featured in news media worldwide as the key technology behind the Bait and Covert application used by major Law Enforcement agencies to deter vehicular, trailer and heavy equipment theft. BSM's role as the leading provider of Bait Car technology to hundreds of police forces is based on an impressive track record of almost a 100% conviction rate in the prosecution of criminals caught through application of BSM technology. Wherever it is implemented, BSM's Bait Car technology is usually successful in reducing vehicular theft by up to 40%.
Superior functionality, seamless switching between 2 separate footprints, enhanced reliability, advanced security features, and excellent value, characterize BSM products. By incorporating advanced wireless locating and mapping technology, and IP-based communications protocols, the BSM line of products provides sophisticated real-time monitoring and control of commercial and personal vehicle assets to meet the demanding needs and stringent requirements of today's mobile environments. BSM's unique end-to-end solution, features sophisticated wireless hardware, firmware and software all developed by and proprietary to BSM. The BSM product line can be easily adapted and customized to match any customer user requirement while BSM's in-house support infrastructure assures that all clients receive the premium AVSL solution in the industry to meet their needs.
For more information, please contact:
Nick Cirella
ncirella@bsmtechnologies.com
Tel: 905-265-1200 Fax: 905-265-1288.
Agora Investor Relations Corp.
Web: http://www.agoracom.com/IR/BSM
E-mail: GPS@agoracom.com
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