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JOSEPH GARCIA, SENIOR TEAM LEADER OF THE UNITED STATES CORRECTIONS SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP SDU-1 (US C-SOG), AND LEAD INSTRUCTOR OF THE 2009 WOOLRICH ELITE SERIES TACTICAL CORSPECOPS EXTREME NORTH AMERICAN TOUR, RECOGNIZED AS “OFFICIAL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT” FOR HER MAJESTY’S PRISON SERVICE NATIONAL TACTICAL RESPONSE GROUP IN U.K.

Tour To Visit 12 Regional Correctional Facilities from Now Through November Teaching Officer Survival Skills

WOOLRICH, PA. (February 18, 2009) - Joseph Garcia, Senior Team Leader (STL) of the United States Corrections Special Operations Group SDU-1 (US C-SOG) and leader of 2009 Woolrich Elite Series Tactical’s CorSpecOps Extreme North American Tour, was recently recognized as Her Majesty’s Prison Service (HMPS) Official Subject Matter Expert for the HMPS’ National Tactical Response Group (NTRG) in the United Kingdom. Garcia was inducted into the Society of National Instructors and recognized as an official instructor for the National Tactical Response Group. The first American to be awarded these honors, he was also recognized as the Unit’s Hostage Rescue and Prison Less Lethal Tactical Specialist and Trainer.

With Garcia’s leadership, the CorSpecOps Extreme North American Tour will visit 12 correctional agencies training over 20,000 officers in areas including officer survival, tactical firearms, and high inmate risk transport, among others. The cornerstone of the tour will be a custom 40-ft. rapid deployment trailer equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment including satellite communications, munitions, body armor, medical triage kits and ballistic shields, part of over 150 components necessary for this specialized training.

Media Contact Traci Simpson, CGPR 781-639-4924, Ext. 115 tsimpson@cgprpublicrelations.comJoseph Garcia, UK Honors

“Joseph Garcia continues to prove himself an expert in tactical operations training, and being the first American to receive these high honors from HMPS only reaffirms that we have chosen one of the best there is,” said Ron Bernstine, sales manager for Woolrich Elite Series Tactical.

“There is no one within the country or on the global prison forefront of Prison Special Operations that has the exceptional experience of STL Garcia,” said Andrew Simpson, head of the National Tactical Response Group. “His motivation, passion, respect and his unconventional insight into prison special operations is unmatched anywhere in the world.”

About STL Garcia: STL Garcia is the Senior Team Leader for US C-SOG’s Special Detachment Unit. STL Garcia is also a certified Pennsylvania Corrections Officer and Active Lt. with the Berks County Prison – Special Operations Group, the state’s only Tier 1 full time unit. STL Garcia is the acting STLIC of the BCP – SOG Unit.

STL Garcia maintains a classified security clearance with the U.S., UK and other international countries. STL Garcia is also the leader of the Woolrich Elite Series Tactical sponsored 2009 US C-SOG CorSpecOps, a mobile tour that will travel across the U.S. to train over 20,000 officers in areas including officer survival, tactical firearms, and high inmate risk transport, among others.

About US C-SOG: 

US C-SOG is the nation’s largest full service corrections special operations group provider. A certified register government contractor, US C-SOG only trains national and international government agencies. With over a decade of training corrections special operations units, US C-SOG has become the leader in Corrections Hostage Rescue, Close Quarters Riot Control, Less Lethal Combat Ops, High Risk Inmate Force Protections and Transport Ops. With a clients list that extends all over the US and internationally, US C-SOG’s Courses are sole source programs. Based out of the DC Region, US C-SOG has the nation’s only full time government contractor response real world unit, with dozens of operational deployments in the last decade.

 About Woolrich: Established in 1830, WOOLRICH® is the authentic American brand that embraces the outdoor lifestyle. Trusted by generations of loyal consumers, Woolrich—The Original Outdoor Clothing Company—continues a tradition of quality and value. A brand known worldwide, Woolrich products include functional, comfortable and durable men’s and women’s sportswear, outerwear, and accessories. The Woolrich Elite Series Tactical line was developed by working closely with military, law enforcement and private security communities. Their input, combined with Woolrich’s apparel expertise, led to the creation of clothing that performs under demanding and specialized needs. About Woolrich Elite Series Tactical, visit www.WoolrichEliteSeriesTactical.com 

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Media Contact: Traci Simpson, CGPR 781-639-4924, Ext. 115 traci@cgprpublicrelations.com

WOOLRICH ELITE SERIES TACTICAL SPONSORS 2009 U.S. CORRECTIONS SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP (US C-SOG EXTREME CorSpecOps) AMERICAN MOBILE TOUR LAUNCHING AT SHOT SHOW THROUGH NOVEMBER

Training Team Led by Joseph Garcia, One of the World’s Leading Experts in Corrections Special Operations, to Visit Twelve Corrections Agencies Reaching Over 20,000 Officers

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (January 15, 2009) – Reinforcing its commitment to the law enforcement category, Woolrich Elite Series Tactical (www.woolricheliteseriestactical.com) today announced its lead sponsorship of the 2009 U.S. Corrections Special Operations Extreme (US C-SOG CorSpecOps) Mobile Tour (www.CorSpecOps.com) launching today at the SHOT Show. Joseph Garcia, one of the world’s most decorated experts in corrections special operations, is leading a team of law enforcement professionals that will visit 12 correctional agencies to train over 20,000 officers in areas including officer survival, tactical firearms, and high inmate risk transport, among others.

The cornerstone of the tour will be a custom 40-ft. rapid deployment trailer equipped with state-of-the- art technology and equipment including satellite communications, munitions, body armor, medical triage kits and ballistic shields, part of over 150 components necessary for this specialized training. On display for the first time at the SHOT Show, the world's largest showcase of firearms, hunting and outdoor products, the US C-SOG Extreme CorSpecOps Tour will depart on Monday, January 19, for 11 months and include stops in Moose Lake, Minnesota, Leesport, Penn., Jersey City, New Jersey, Baltimore, Maryland, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Stockton, California and Fairfield, California.

Woolrich Elite Series Tactical Sponsors 2009 U.S. Corrections Special Operations Group (U.S. C-SOG Extreme CorSpecOps) American Mobile Tour launching at this year's SHOT Show. Parked in front of the convention center, this rapid deployment trailer is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment including satellite communications, munitions, body armor, medical triage kits and ballistic shields, part of over 150 components necessary for this specialized training. Show attendees are invited to visit.

“For Woolrich Elite Series Tactical to take this important step, it was critical for us to be partners with one of the best in the category,” said Ron Bernstine, sales manager for Woolrich Elite Series Tactical. “US C- SOG’s training program is considered the gold standard in the corrections special operations community. Joseph Garcia and his team of proven specialists in police, federal, military and corrections have proven themselves time and time again to be the best at what they do. We are looking forward to this partnership.”

Garcia’s team of accomplished trainers has developed a program that is one to two days, depending on the size of the corrections agency and facility, which must meet certain criteria in order to be chosen as a stop on the tour. The session includes video, visual aids, one-on-one coaching and drills designed to give corrections officers the tools they need to survive any dynamic situation from a hostage takeover to a minor skirmish. US C-SOG’s trainers, outfitted in Woolrich Elite Series Tactical apparel, will utilize the latest training tools housed in the rapid deployment trailer, the only one if its kind in the United States.

“Woolrich, a brand with a rich heritage, has a stellar reputation, the highest integrity and is known for its craftsmanship and quality,” said Garcia. “These attributes are reflected in its apparel, which is one of the most important sources of protection that a corrections officer can have. We couldn’t think of a better long- term partner, and we are honored by their participation.”

About US C-SOG: US C-SOG has been serving the global corrections – prison special operations community for a decade and a half. US C-SOG has prison combat experienced operators, instructors and leadership. US C-SOG is a global corrections special operations leader within the corrections community. US C-SOG is the nation’s largest private government contractor specializing in corrections in the United States. For further information, visit: http://xtremeoperator.com

About Woolrich: Established in 1830, WOOLRICH® is the authentic American brand that embraces the outdoor lifestyle. Trusted by generations of loyal consumers, Woolrich—The Original Outdoor Clothing Company—continues a tradition of quality and value. A brand known worldwide, Woolrich products include functional, comfortable and durable men’s and women’s sportswear, outerwear, and accessories. The Woolrich Elite Series Tactical line was developed by working closely with military, law enforcement and private security communities. Their input, combined with Woolrich’s apparel expertise, led to the creation of clothing that performs under demanding and specialized needs. About Woolrich Elite Series Tactical, visit www.WoolrichEliteSeriesTactical.com