ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2002--Sonitrol Corporation (headquartered in Alexandria, VA), a business unit of Tyco International's Fire & Security Division and one of the leading commercial security providers in North America, announces the opening of its new Sonitrol franchise, Sonitrol of the Tri-State based in Leesburg, Virginia.

Dwayne Humphrey owns and manages the operations with business partner, James Solly. Both Dwayne and James are residents of the area. "I grew up in Loudoun County and look forward to providing the Tri-State business communities with customized Sonitrol security solutions with exceptional dedicated service," states Humphrey.

The new Sonitrol franchise is located on 823-I South King Street, Leesburg, VA 20175; phone number is 571/258-0777. Sonitrol of the Tri-State services portions of Loudoun and Prince William counties, all of Fauquier and Frederick counties in Virginia. The franchise also services Frederick county in Maryland and Berkeley county in West Virginia.

"This new franchise will help us further expand our service capabilities and presence in the states of Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia," said Todd Leggett, Sonitrol Corporation's Vice President of Business Development & Distribution.

If you are interested in franchising opportunities with Sonitrol, visit www.sonitrol.com and go to Join Team Sonitrol for the latest listing of open territories available in the U.S. as well as in Canada. Also, you may reach Todd by e-mail: tleggett@sonitrol.com or by phone: 800/328-5607; ext. 125.

About Sonitrol

Sonitrol is a unit of Tyco International's Fire & Security Division, with a network of 170 franchises serving 180 cities in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom.

Sonitrol offers the most unique, comprehensive electronic security protection available today including verified audio detection, access control, video surveillance, fire detection and other integrated security services.

Sonitrol's unique audio verification capability is well known for its record of low false alarms, fast police response and the highest documented apprehension rate in the security industry. Since 1977, Sonitrol has assisted local police in the apprehension of more than 147,000 intruders.

About Tyco Fire & Security

Tyco Fire & Security, one of the major business units of Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE:TYC, LSE:TYI, BSE:TYC), designs, manufactures, installs and services electronic security systems and fire protection, detection and suppression systems.

With $10 billion in annual sales and more than 100,000 employees, Tyco Fire & Security includes more than 60 brands, which are represented in over 100 countries. Its products are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent and fight fires, deter thieves and protect people and property.

Sonitrol(R) is a registered trademark of Sonitrol Corporation. For further information about Sonitrol, visit http://www.sonitrol.com.

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