6 March 2012

Westminster Group Plc:

Westminster Group team with ROK Global PLC to market ROK's Mobile Phone-Based Police, Security, and Executive Services

Westminster Group Plc ('Westminster' or 'the Group'), the AIM listed supplier of system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an MoU with ROK Global PLC ("ROK"), the mobile and web technology applications and services company, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, to market ROK's suite of mobile phone-based police, security, and executive services and to provide 24/7 monitoring services to users worldwide via Westminster's specialist Alarm Receiving Centre, International Monitoring Services Ltd.

ROK Homeland Security (RHS) is a mobile phone-based service, developed by ROK, which provides real-time, secure technologies to assist law enforcement officers in the gathering and management of information in a variety of formats including encrypted data based communications and improved spatial awareness capabilities.

RHS has been specifically designed for use in counter-terrorism operations, criminal investigations, counter-narcotic operations, physical security, evidence-gathering and field communications.  

By combining the RHS device and Westminster's advanced monitoring services client's will be provided with a comprehensive security solution wherever they travel in the world and will be able to instantly transmit critical information in real time for prompt response and attention.

ROK Global PLC was co-founded by US Billionaire John Paul DeJoria and UK-based serial technology-specialist entrepreneur, Jonathan Kendrick.  ROK has pioneered many new and innovative technologies in the rapidly-evolving mobile and web space.

Commenting on the collaboration, Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:

"I am delighted to announce this tie up with ROK which we believe will be of great benefit to both parties. ROK has developed a fantastically effective range of safety, security and policing products which we believe will be of enormous benefit to many of our existing clients and when combined with our 24/7 monitoring centre services will create a powerful security solution.

"Under the agreement Westminster will market the ROK product worldwide through our extensive distribution network and ROK will equally market Westminster's monitoring services to their own clients around the world."

Jonathan Kendrick, Chairman of ROK, added:

"Westminster Group is a well connected, proven and successful company in the delivery of fire, safety, security and defence solutions internationally, with a most impressive client list and, as such, we are very pleased to be working with such a well-connected company on the deployment of ROK Mobile Protection and Homeland Security products."

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Westminster Group plc is a leader in the supply of system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide.

Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of advanced technology security solutions, risk assessments and close protection services. These can range from product only assignments, such as the supply of specialised scanners, to the design and implementation of an integrated system solution such as a border detection and surveillance system. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non governmental organisations and blue chip commercial organisations.