Mace CSSS Hires Morgan Hertel

Mace Security International, Inc.
240 Gibraltar Road, Suite 220
Horsham, Pennsylvania 19004
(954) 449-1306

MACE HIRES MORGAN HERTEL AS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS OF ITS WHOLESALE SECURITY MONITORING COMPANY, MACE CSSS, INC.

Horsham, PA, May 14, 2009 -- Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace" or the "Company") (Nasdaq Global: MACE) announced that it has hired Morgan Hertel as its Director of Operations of its newly acquired wholesale monitoring company, Mace CSSS, Inc. Mace CSSS, Inc. is a wholesale central monitoring station located in Anaheim, California purchased by Mace on April 30, 2009, as previously announced.

As the Director of Operations, Morgan Hertel will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Company.s wholesale central monitoring station. Mr. Hertel has over 30 years of field and management experience in the security monitoring industry. He is an active member of several security association committees (SIA, NBFAA, and CSAA), and often speaks at conferences on all subjects related to central monitoring stations, especially advanced services such as remote video and remote access. Prior to Mace, Mr. Hertel managed one of the leading central monitoring stations in the industry.

"We are very excited to have Morgan join our team," said Dennis Raefield, Chief Executive Officer and President of Mace. "Morgan.s extensive experience in operating central stations coupled with his knowledge of remote video and remote access makes him a perfect fit for this position. I am looking forward to working with him as we grow this business."

About Mace CSS, Inc.
Located in Anaheim, California, Mace CSSS, Inc. is a national UL listed central station that monitors approximately 30,000 end user accounts on behalf of 300 dealer clients. Mace CSSS, Inc. also provides high quality nationwide video monitoring services, including CCTV, IP and other configurations.

About Mace
Mace Security International, Inc. is a manufacturer of personal defense and electronic surveillance products marketed under the famous brand name, Mace®. The Company also operates a Digital Media Marketing and e-commerce business. In addition, Mace owns and operates car washes, and has previously announced that it is exiting this segment of its business. The Company's remaining car washes are located in Texas. Mace's web site is http://mace.com.

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