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Pro V2 Wins Campus Safety BEST Award

Captures Top Honor in Personal Gear & Equipment Category SCOTTSDALE, AZ – September 29, 2014 – Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH), today accepted the 2014 Campus Safety BEST Award from Campus Safety Magazine, for its Enhanced Non-Lethal Pro V2 device, winning in the Personal Gear & Equipment category. The honor was announced at the ASIS International 60th Annual Seminar and Exhibits taking place in Atlanta, GA. “In an emergency, there are always several minutes before law enforcement can arrive to deploy a tactical response to a violent attack, or to secure the scene on a less aggressive event. These are vulnerable moments where the first responder could be anyone,” said Steve Cochennet, Guardian 8 CEO. “This award catalyzes the introduction of a new product into a critical aspect of urgent response: how to keep students and staff safe while law enforcement arrives without ... Read More

 

Guardian 8 Hires International Sales Leader Ahead of ASIS 2014 Event

Security industry expo being held in Atlanta is considered the gateway to offshore sales SCOTTSDALE, AZ – September 18,2014 – Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH), announced today the hiring of Lex Hemeyer as its Director of International Sales in time for its exhibiting at the ASIS International 60th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, Sept. 29 through Oct. 2. The security industry conference has served as a springboard for Guardian 8 product launches in the past and this year the company will be highlighting the companies and industries that have adopted the Pro V2 enhanced non-lethal device. Over 20,000 people are anticipated to attend the event. “Since first attending the ASIS annual conference in 2011 we generated buying interest from over 150 international contacts,” said Steve Cochennet, Guardian 8 CEO. “A great deal of that interest – forty-five percent – comes to us ... Read More

 

Securatex New Account Win in Milwaukee Attributed to Pro V2 Offering

Security provider using enhanced non-lethal devices in mixed retail/state office setting. SCOTTSDALE, AZ – September 16, 2014 – Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH), and Securatex, a Chicago-based private security provider, announced the successful deployment of the enhanced non-lethal Pro V2 at a new client site in North Milwaukee. Securatex’s newest client, a retail shopping mall with eighty tenants and a state government office as the site anchor, was won on the strength of the Pro V2 in providing incident recording from the officer’s perspective. “The Pro V2 gives security providers an edge to differentiate themselves, and while doing so, Securatex is setting a new standard for the entire industry,” said Steve Cochennet, Guardian 8 CEO. “Security is not invisible; clients see when they are being protected by confident officers who are prepared to handle every-day situations.” Bill Heiman, Chief Operating Officer for ... Read More

 

Pro V2 Incident Documentation Capability Spotlighted at Annual ASIS Event

Enhanced Non-Lethal Can Prevent Tragedies and Reduce Risk for Security Professionals SCOTTSDALE, AZ – September 3, 2014 – Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH), announced that it will showcase its Enhanced Non-Lethal Pro V2 device for security professionals, which features HD video and audio incident recording, at the ASIS International 60th Annual Seminar and Exhibits Sept. 29 through Oct. 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Booth #3265 in Atlanta, Georgia. “Since we introduced the Pro V2 at the ASIS 2013 Seminar, more than $295 million in OSHA fines and related lawsuits have been levied because of inadequate security, workplace violence, and failure to plan for foreseeable incidents,” said Guardian 8 CEO Steve Cochennet. “The Pro V2 was created by security industry professionals to proactively address these preventable tragedies as well as resulting lawsuits that are costing employers $4.2 billion a year.” Guardian 8 Booth ... Read More

 

Anderson Security Agency Wins New Account with Enhanced Non-Lethal Device

Intermediate Service Offering Featuring Pro V2 Device Distinguishes AZ-Based Security Provider SCOTTSDALE, AZ – August 27, 2014 – Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH), and Anderson Security Agency, an Arizona based top ten security provider, announced that the Pro V2 will be utilized by Anderson security officers at a new District Photo facility preparing to open in Phoenix. The Pro V2 enhanced non-lethal device provides security professionals with non-lethal means to protect people and assets, while providing the accountability and detailed reporting capability that corporate accounts often require. Anderson was one of three security providers considered for the 1 year contract with District Photo, the photo finishing company that serves Walmart, Costco and other similar retail chains. District Photo’s main security concern was the safety of the 85 employees who will work at the facility, which is located in an area with significant crime ... Read More

 

Non-Lethal Pro V2 Gains Traction with Large Public Venues

Initial Order for Units and Training Received from Globally Recognized Family Theme Park SCOTTSDALE, AZ – April 23, 2014 – Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH), manufacturer of the G8 Pro V2 enhanced non-lethal (ENL) defense device, announced that a globally recognized family theme park has placed an initial order for G8 Pro V2 units and certification training for its security personnel. The order was structured through Guardian 8’s strategic alliance with the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates (CALSAGA) to provide preferred pricing on products and training to its members. The member theme park operates in California as well as many other states and countries, but is not being identified as it could disclose a portion of their confidential security response plan. “The CALSAGA alliance is making key connections for Guardian 8 with its membership, not just in the State ... Read More

 

CUI Global President and CEO William J. Clough Joins Guardian 8 Board

Clough brings significant experience with capital raising, law, governance and security SCOTTSDALE, AZ – April 15, 2014 – Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB:GRDH), parent company to Guardian 8 Corporation, developer of the enhanced non-lethal (ENL) Pro V2 device for security professionals, today announced the appointment of William J. Clough as another independent member of its board of directors on April 9, 2014. Clough, president and CEO of CUI Global, Inc., has a vast portfolio of experience in capital raising, corporate governance, legal as an attorney and former law enforcement officer. “Bill Clough brings outstanding perspective and strength in company operations and growth, combined with his highly relevant background as an attorney and in law enforcement and security,” said Steve Cochennet, Guardian 8 CEO. “Bill’s appointment as an independent director furthers our ability to meet the qualitative listing standards for a stock exchange. We are thrilled to have his experience to help ... Read More

 

Hospital Security Team Deploys Pro V2 Unit by Guardian 8

Patient who physically threatened others voluntarily complies at Level 2   SCOTTSDALE, AZ, April 3, 2014 -- Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH), has received a positive account of a documented use of its Pro V2 enhanced non-lethal device by security personnel in a hospital setting after a violent patient threatened hospital staff. The patient and hospital names are not disclosed for confidentiality reasons. However, the incident reportedly began as a patient yelled threats towards others in the hospital and became increasingly agitated. The patient then took a fighting stance with fists clenched when hospital staff entered the patient's room. The hospital's security staff responded to the incident and eventually drew out a Pro V2 device when they felt that their own safety was in jeopardy and deployed a "Level 2" activation of the product, which includes a brilliant strobe light, sonic sounder and an ... Read More

 

Guardian 8 Enhanced Non-Lethal Device Receives Accolades From Hospital Security Staff

Company to Showcase Pro V2 at IAHSS Meeting May 18-21   SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Mar 31, 2014 -- After making early strides in the hospital security market with its enhanced ProV2 non-lethal (ENL) device, Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (otcqb:GRDH), announced it will showcase the device and how it addresses the risks and liabilities associated with hospital security response during the International Association of Hospital & Safety (IAHSS) 2014 Annual General Meeting, which is scheduled for May 18-21 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla in San Diego, California. Guardian 8 works with hospitals in Connecticut, Ohio and California, which have provided testimonials about how the Pro V2 contributes to staff safety. "IAAHS and its sister foundation IHSSF are currently in the process of surveying their constituents about the tools they use when responding to security incidents and the challenges they face as a result of state and local ... Read More

 
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