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Dennis Raefield

Mace Security International.Inc

MACE APPOINTS VETERAN SECURITY INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE, DENNIS RAEFIELD, AS ITS NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace" or the “Company”) (Nasdaq Global: MACE) today announced the appointment of Dennis Raefield, a veteran security industry executive, as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, commencing August 18, 2008. Gerald LaFlamme will continue to serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and President, until Mr. Raefield assumes the offices.

A member of the Board of Directors of Mace since October of 2007, Mr. Raefield is currently President of Reach Systems, Inc., a privately owned manufacturer of security access control systems.

He previously served as President of Ademco and Honeywell Access Systems, a division of Honeywell, Inc. and as President of Pinkerton Systems Integration, Inc., a division of Pinkerton.

Mr. Raefield will be resigning his position as President of Reach Systems, Inc. on August 15, 2008; effective with his resignation Mr. Raefield will become a director of Reach Systems, Inc.

“I am honored and excited to join Mace and help lead this fine company in a return to profitability, stable growth, and increased shareholder value,” said Mr. Raefield. “Our goal is to have the Mace® name become synonymous with personal and business security, as well as becoming a strong player in digital media marketing.

“My first goal will be to raise the top line revenue with quality and profitable products, which has always been the basis for the Mace reputation. I look forward to working with a strong team to achieve these objectives,” he continued.

In announcing the selection, Company Chairman Jack Mallon said: “Dennis has served on Mace’s Board since October 2007, and he understands the fundamentals and vision of the Company.

With his proven experience in leading and growing companies coupled with his knowledge of the Company, the Board of Directors believed he is well qualified to become Mace’s Chief Executive Officer. We look forward to his restoring the Company to profitability and enhancing shareholder value.”