HANOVER, Md., Nov. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brekford Corp. (OTCQB:BFDI), a leading homeland technology service provider of fully integrated vehicle installation and rugged technology solutions geared towards mission critical operations, is pleased to announce that the Laurel Police Department has selected Brekford for its first school zone speed camera program. The cameras will capture violators traveling more than 12 mph over the marked speed limit between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Speed limits within school zones are typically 25 to 30 mph, said Acting Police Chief Richard McLaughlin. Drivers can expect a 30-day warning period to begin around Dec. 1 once the cameras are installed before $40 citations are issued. The contract between the City and Brekford, is for five (5) years if all option years are enacted. The City has approved several schools to include Laurel Elementary School, Laurel High School, St. Vincent Pallotti High School, St. Mary's of the Mills School, Scotchtown Hills Elementary School and First Baptist School of Laurel for potential enforcement utilizing Brekford's Portable Traffic Safety System. Additional information about Laurel City's Speed Program maybe be found online at Laurel Leader-- .
This is the second contract in as many months awarded to Brekford's Automated Traffic Enforcement Group (ATEG), which was formed second quarter 2010. Additionally, expectations show great promise for first quarter 2011. Assessment of the market reveals that calendar Year 2011 could show tremendous growth possibilities for Brekford. Automated Traffic Enforcement Programs the size of Laurel are especially important to Brekford's rapid emergence as a dominant force in the traffic safety industry.
Maurice Nelson, Director of Brekford's ATEG, commented: "It is our distinct privilege to be selected to work with the City of Laurel and its Police Department in this important traffic safety endeavor. Facing the challenges of maintaining public safety in a rapidly growing city, we applaud the City officials and Chief McLaughlin for their collective attempts to slow drivers down in hope of changing the behavior of speeding in high pedestrian areas populated by its youngest residents."
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For over a decade, Brekford has provided services to branches of the U.S. military, various federal entities and numerous security and public safety agencies throughout the United States. Brekford provides these agencies with an end-to-end suite of mobile communications, information technology, video solutions and vehicle upfitting and services designed to streamline procurement processes and offer maximum functionality for their day to day operations. Brekford is a one-stop shop with its unique 360-degree approach to vehicle upfitting, cutting edge technology, and automated traffic enforcement services for homeland security and law enforcement agencies. Additional information about Brekford may be found online at www.brekford.com
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