Cash Savings of $317,000

ATLANTA, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tri-S Security Corp. (Nasdaq: TRIS), a provider of security services and equipment for government and private entities, announced that in an effort to reduce costs as contemplated by our recent Tender Offer, completed in November 2008, we have agreed with Mr. Farrell, our chief executive officer, to amend his employment agreement. The amendments to his employment agreement will provide for: (i) a reduction in his annual salary of (a) 25% during the period from January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 and (b) 50% during the period from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010; and (ii) a grant to Mr. Farrell of


    (a)  100,000 shares of common stock on the date the amendment to his
         employment agreement is executed and
    (b)  81,406 shares of common stock on January 1, 2009.

These grants shall vest in equal installments of 10,000 shares per month beginning on January 1, 2009 and shall be made under and pursuant to the terms of our 2004 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan.

About Tri-S Security Corp.

Based in Atlanta, GA, Tri-S Security Corp. (Nasdaq: TRIS) is a provider of security services and equipment for government and private entities. Security services include uniformed guards, personnel protection, access control, crowd control and the prevention of sabotage, terrorist and criminal activities. Tri-S Security assumes responsibility for the marketing, infrastructure and overall operational performance for its subsidiaries. Tri-S Security's management leverages highly trained government officers, experienced industry leaders, proven financial executives and infrastructure experts to consolidate the fragmented security industry into one efficient and effective security force.

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