EXHIBIT 99
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Information provided by the Company from time to time may contain "forward-
looking statements" as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
including, but not limited to, those discussed below, which could cause actual
results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statement.

1.  The Company's business is labor intensive and is affected by the
    availability of qualified personnel and the cost of labor. United States
    labor market contractions caused by high economic growth or other factors
    may increase the Company's direct costs through higher wages and increased
    amounts of unbilled overtime. Employee turnover can result in increased
    recruiting, screening and training costs and affect the quality of service
    performed by the Company. In addition, the Company's customer agreements
    typically allow for billing rate adjustments based on law changes, rulings
    or collective bargaining agreements that increase the Company's wage rates.
    However, competitive pricing conditions in the industry may constrain the
    Company's ability to increase its billing rates to cover such increased
    costs.

2.  The Company continues to remain responsible for certain liabilities of
    businesses that the Company has discontinued or disposed of in prior years.
    These liabilities consist primarily of environmental liabilities and
    indemnity obligations under contracts for sale of businesses. Although the
    Company believes that any liabilities with respect to the discontinued
    operations (including any potential environmental liabilities) will not have
    a material adverse effect on its financial position or operating results, no
    assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome with respect to such
    liabilities.

3.  Due to the nature of the Company's security services business, its
    operations are subject to a variety of federal, state, county and municipal
    laws, regulations and licensing requirements. Changes in such laws,
    regulations and licensing requirements may constrain the Company's ability
    to provide services to customers or increase the costs of such services.
    Competitive pricing conditions in the industry may constrain the Company's
    ability to adjust its billing rates to reflect such increased costs.

4.  The nature of the Company's services exposes it to potentially greater risks
    of liability for employee acts, injuries (including worker's compensation
    claims) or omissions that may be imposed by other service businesses. The
    Company carries insurance of various types, including worker's compensation,
    automobile and general liability coverage. These policies include
    deductibles per occurrence for which the Company is self-insured. While the
    Company seeks to maintain appropriate levels of insurance, there can be no
    assurance the Company will avoid significant future catastrophic claims or
    adverse publicity related thereto. There can be no assurance that the
    Company's insurance will be adequate to cover the Company's liabilities or
    that such insurance coverage will remain at acceptable costs. A successful
    claim brought against the Company for which the coverage is denied or which
    is in excess of its insurance coverage could have a material, adverse effect
    on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.


5.  The Company intends to grow by pursuing acquisitions when attractive
    opportunities arise. However, there can be no assurance that the Company
    will complete acquisitions at favorable prices, that such acquisitions will
    be fully integrated into the Company's existing operations or that such
    acquisitions will not be dilutive to earnings. In addition, the need to
    focus management's attention on integration of acquired businesses may limit
    the Company's ability to pursue other opportunities related to the business.

6.  The protective services industry generally is highly fragmented and very
    competitive. The Company competes in a business environment with low
    barriers to entry. Consequently, the Company's business is subject to
    additional competition. Some of the Company's competitors have greater
    financial and other resources available to them.

7.  The Company's Year 2000 analysis and disclosure contains "forward looking"
    statements about matters that are inherently difficult to predict. Such
    statements include statements regarding the intent, opinion and current
    expectations of the Company and its management. Such "forward looking"
    statements involve risks and uncertainties that may affect future
    developments, such as, the inability to deal with a Year 2000 issue due to a
    problem arising on the part of a third party or vendor. While the Company
    believes it has implemented methodologies to address the Year 2000 issue so
    that it should not materially affect its financial position, future
    operating results or cash flows, no assurance can be given with respect to
    the ultimate outcome.