ICTS Signs an Agreement for Comprehensive Security Consulting Services With 'RET' The Leading Mass Transportation Operator, The
13 July 2006 - 1:11AM
Business Wire
ICTS International N.V. (NASDAQ: ICTS), a leading provider of
advanced security services, reported today that on June 27, 2006
it's wholly owned subsidiary, I-SEC Homeland Security B.V., (I-SEC
HLS), a subsidiary of ICTS International N.V., signed an agreement
with Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram (RET), a major mass transit
operator providing services in the city of Rotterdam, the
Netherlands and its surrounding areas. Within the framework of the
agreement, I-SEC HLS will provide RET with security consulting
services aimed at further enhancing the organization's level of
security and its preparedness to deal with increased threats of
terror attacks directed at the mass transit industry in general.
I-SEC HLS was previously contracted by RET to conduct a
comprehensive security survey of the organization, the results of
which demonstrated that RET was well prepared to deal with a
variety of safety-related emergencies. In view of the new
phenomenon of security threats in the form of terror attacks, RET
has now decided to procure security consulting services from I-SEC
HLS to further enhance its level of security and preparedness to
deal specifically with terror incidents, in order to provide its
clients and employees with a high level of security, alongside
efficient and reliable transportation services. One of the main
components of the consulting services to be provided by I-SEC HLS
comprises the development and implementation of security courses
for RET security staff, frontline employees and management. Other
components include the performance of a risk assessment at the
company's sites and facilities and the development of security
procedures for specific terror-related incidents. The services
included covered by the agreement will be supplied to RET during
the years 2006 and 2007. Mr. Menachem Atzmon, the Chairman of the
Board, stated that, "this contract is the first contract to provide
services for a major mass transportation operator. This contract
established our company as a leading service provider in mass
transportation security business, it validates the company's
expertise and technology in the field. We see this contract as a
stepping stone, we are looking forward for additional contracts in
the Netherlands and Europe". About ICTS International N.V. ICTS
specializes in the development and implementation of innovative
security concepts and solutions designed to meet the needs of a
variety of industries, mainly including transportation (aviation,
railroad and other means of public transportation), border control
and sensitive facilities. ICTS International benefits from over two
decades of expertise and international operational experience in
transportation security, with a particular emphasis on high-risk
environments, passenger processing transactions and the integration
of security services to provide a comprehensive security solution.
It also offers a wide variety of customized training programs,
tailored procedures and a wide range of security consulting
services. The company has developed and implemented unique
technological solutions, based on its comprehensive approach to
security, designed to enhance the level of security while
accelerating the security check process. www.icts-int.com About
I-SEC Homeland Security B.V. (I-SEC HLS) I-SEC HLS develops
comprehensive solutions for the homeland security market. Its main
areas of activity include the development and implementation of
comprehensive mass transportation and railroad security solutions;
incident management and decision support systems; security
solutions for essential infrastructure and for installations and
sites at which large numbers of people congregate; and more.
www.isec-hls.com About RET Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram (RET) is a
leading mass transit operator based in Rotterdam, supplying public
transportation services within the city's boundaries as well as to
neighboring municipalities. RET operates a network of trams, buses
and metro, and serves a total of approximately 600,000 passengers a
day. Its management and staff of 2,800 employees constantly strive
to uphold the high level and reliability of transportation services
RET is known for, and to provide its clients with safe and secure
means of transport. www.ret.nl
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