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American Technology Corporation (ATC) (NASDAQ: ATCO), the innovator
and distributor of the Long Range Acoustic Device(TM) (LRAD(R))
product line, announced today its LRAD systems were successfully
deployed last week by Pittsburgh law enforcement agencies to support
their peacekeeping efforts at the G20 summit.
LRAD directed sound products and systems enable law enforcement and
security forces to communicate clearly at safe distances, providing
focused acoustic output to intelligibly transmit critical information,
instructions and warnings at distances of 300 to 3,000 meters. LRAD
creates increased stand off and safety zones, supports resolution of
uncertain situations, and potentially prevents the use of deadly
force.
While LRAD can broadcast very loudly (up to 152dB at one meter in
front of the device), law enforcement personnel have full control of
the audio output through a prominently positioned volume control
knob. LRAD's broadcasts can be easily and quickly adjusted based on
situational use.
The following link contains highlights of a recent San Diego County
Sheriff's Department press conference demonstrating and describing
their use of LRAD to clearly communicate at public events and their
intention to use it in search and rescue operations in difficult
terrain:
http://www.atcsd.com/videos/LRAD-500X_SDCo_Sheriff1.wmv
"We believe LRAD's unique capacity to communicate instructions
clearly and effectively over distance, to resolve uncertain
situations peacefully, and to potentially prevent injury and even
save lives on both sides of the device without resorting to the use
of non-lethal or lethal weapons, is an important new capability to
support law enforcement in their vital emergency responder and
peacekeeping duties," remarked Tom Brown, president and CEO of ATC.
About American Technology Corporation
American Technology Corporation is providing directed audio solutions
that place clear, highly intelligible sound exactly where needed.
ATC's Long Range Acoustic Device(TM) (LRAD(R)) and other directed
sound technologies comprise the core of an expanding portfolio of
products being used around the world in diverse applications
including global military deployments, maritime security, critical
infrastructure and commercial security, border and port security, law
enforcement and emergency responder communications, and wildlife
protection and control. For more information about ATC and its
directed sound products, please visit the company's web site at
www.atcsd.com.
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matters discussed are forward-looking statements within the meaning of
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