LEA Corp

Law Enforcement Associates Corp.
Official Website: http://www.leacorp.com
Official about page: http://www.leacorp.com/pages/About.html
Country: Please specify country
Location: 2609 Discovery Drive, Suite 125, Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 USA
Founded: 1972
Business: Reseller/distributor of surveillance tech to LEA, Govts, NATO
Contact
Phone: 919-872-6210 and 800 - 354 - 9669
Fax: 919-872-6431

Background

Presently (5.2.13), using the name "LEA - AID" (LEA-AID Acquisition) for the company. Also receives GSA license "Contract Holder GS-07F-0048H" Current through Modification PO-0067- Effective February 25, 2013 Contract Period: August 1, 1998 through July 31, 2013

Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number: 078485714

• March 19, 2013: SEC Revokes Registration Of Registered Securities Of Law Enforcement Associates

The registration of the registered securities of Law Enforcement Associates Corp. has been revoked. The company had repeatedly failed to file required annual and quarterly reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or the Commission). Thus, the company violated a crucial provision of the federal securities laws that requires public corporations to publicly disclose current, accurate financial information so that investors may make informed decisions. The revocations were ordered in an administrative proceeding before an administrative law judge.

"On March 8, 2012, the voluntary petition of Law Enforcement Associates Corporation for reorganization under Chapter 11 was converted to Chapter 7. It had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 27, 2011."

"Law Enforcement Associates Corporation manufactures and markets surveillance and intelligence gathering products, and vehicle inspection equipment worldwide.

It provides audio intelligence gathering equipment, including radio frequency disguised transmitters, receivers, and repeaters for use by law enforcement agencies.

It also offers video surveillance products comprising disguised miniature cameras, video transmissions, and recording systems, as well as small overt or covert self-contained video recording devices. In addition, it provides wireless audio surveillance receivers, wireless synthesized audio transmitters and repeaters, and digital voice recorders in a various covert disguise packages;

and wireless and wired video surveillance and monitoring systems, such as cameras, wireless transmitters, and receivers under the AidVision brand.

Further, the company offers under vehicle inspection systems to view the underside of vehicles entering and exiting controlled access points; under vehicle inspection screening software; and mobile specialty surveillance platforms.

Additionally, it distributes global positioning system vehicle tracking systems, thermal imaging, night vision equipment, pelican cases and lights, peerless handcuff and chains, defensive shields, roadside safety supply equipment, and CCTV cameras.

The company markets and distributes its products directly to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; state correctional facilities; the United States and allied military forces; private security personnel; and non-governmental agencies, and public and private companies.

The company was founded in 1972 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. On March 8, 2012, the voluntary petition of Law Enforcement Associates Corporation for reorganization under Chapter 11 was converted to Chapter 7. It had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 27, 2011." BusinessWeek

Products

Company is SECRETIVE about the surveillance tech they are selling. Webpage requires registration, including your email

GSA contract 2013 PDF

Countries using products

"The company markets and distributes its products directly to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; state correctional facilities; the United States and allied military forces; private security personnel; and non-governmental agencies, and public and private companies."

Reports

• Company Profile on BusinessWeek

People Responsible

Board Members

Paul Briggs, CEO, President, CFO,

Principal Accounting Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director Age: 41

"Mr. Paul Briggs has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Law Enforcement Associates Corp., since December 2009,

Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer since May 2008,

Secretary since May 2009 and Treasurer since September 2009.

From June 2003 to April 2007, Mr. Briggs was the Controller of Ikex, Inc., and Ikex LLC/Hanes Companies located in Middlesex, North Carolina.

From November 2007 to January 2008, he served as an Operations Manager of Jarco Supply in Youngsville, North Carolina.

From September 1999 to April 2002, he was employed by Arthur Andersen LLP as a Senior Auditor in their Greensboro, North Carolina office.

From May 2002 to June 2003, Mr. Briggs was a Senior Internal Auditor for VF Corporation in Greensboro, North Carolina.

He has been a Director of Law Enforcement Associates Corp. since December 2009.

Mr. Briggs received a Master of Science degree in Accounting from East Carolina University in May 1999." Businessweek

Senator Anthony (Tony) Rand, Chairman

New Century Bancorp Inc. Age:72

Mr. Anthony E. Rand, Tony serves as the President of Rand & Gregory P.A.

Mr. Rand serves as a Consultant to Sonorex, Inc.

Mr. Rand is the Senate majority leader for the North Carolina Senate since 1995.

He serves as the Chairman of Law Enforcement Associates Corp. and has been its Director since May 2003.

Mr. Rand also serves on numerous Boards and commissions such as the Board of Directors and Treasurer, General Alumni Association of the University of North Carolina.

Mr. Rand has been a Director of New Century Bancorp., Inc. since 2004. He serves as a Director of New Century Bank. Mr. Rand served as a Director of New Century Bank South since April 2008.

Mr. Rand earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1961 and a JD degree from the University of North Carolina Law School 1964." Businessweek

James Lindsay

George Washington University Age: 79

"James J. Lindsay serves as an Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame, US Army Science Board and Special Operations Advisory Group to the Secretary of Defense.

Gen. Lindsay enlisted in the Army in 1952, General Lindsay's command assignments range from platoon through MACOM in peacetime and war. His early assignments were with the 82nd Airborne Division and 77th Special Forces Group. He held eight different positions in the 82nd Airborne from platoon to division level. In Vietnam, he served with the Vietnamese Airborne Brigade, commanded the 2d Battalion 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division and was the G3, 9th Infantry Division. He also served as a General Officer, and commanded the 82nd Airborne Division, the Infantry School, and the XVIII Airborne Corps. He also served as Commander in Chief, United States Readiness Command and was the first Commander in Chief, United States Special Operations Command. General Lindsay organized and served as first commander of congressionally mandated U.S Special Operations Command, comprised of Special Operations Forces of all services: Navy Seals; Army Rangers and Green Berets; Air Force Air Commandos; and the counter-terrorist joint task force.

Unique responsibilities in the areas of: research, development, acquisition, procurement, programming and budgeting. Only one of ten Department of Defense unified commands with own separate (from Army, Navy, and Air Force) program and budget--$3.1 billion annually. General Lindsey trained and deployed over 500 teams to sixty-three different nations to include a joint special operations task force of over 4000 personnel with responsibility for most of the key targets on Operation Just Cause in Panama - December 1989.

General Lindsay retired on 1 July 1990. General Lindsay's awards and decorations include: Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star with 'V' device (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), Combat Infantryman's Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, and Special Forces Tab. He has been a Director of Law Enforcement Associates Corp. since August 23, 2004.

General Lindsay also serves as the president of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation, and a Senior Observer with the Army's Battle Command Training Program. General Lindsay has compiled an extraordinary career. Additionally, he is a member of the United States Army Ranger Hall of Fame. He was also the 1996 recipient of the Infantry's Doughboy Award, and the 1998 recipient of the United States Special Operations Command Bull Simon Award.

General Lindsay and his wife Gerry live in Vass, North Carolina. He graduated from the Army Officer Candidate School in May 1953 as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College and the National War College.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska (Omaha) and a Master of Science Degree in Foreign Affairs from George Washington University." Businessweek

Joseph Jordan

Villanova University Age: 64

"Joseph A. Jordan is a Partner in the accounting firm of Jordan & Delaney, LLP. Mr. Jordan was Managing Partner for Kopensky & Company, Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Jordan has been a Director of Law Enforcement Associates Corp., since December, 2004. He received a B.S. in Accounting from Villanova University in 1969. He is a Member of the American Institute of CPA's. " Businessweek

Lyndo Tippett

New Century Bancorp Inc. Age: 72

"Mr. Lyndo W. Tippett is Partner of Tippett, Padrick & Bryan Fayetteville, NC. Mr. Tippett serves as Secretary at State of NC Department of Transportation. He has been a Director of New Century Bank of Fayetteville, a subsidiary of New Century BanCorp. Inc. since April 2008. Mr. Tippett has been a Director of New Century BanCorp. Inc. since April 2008 and Law Enforcement Associates Corp. since December 2009. He served as a Director of New Century Bank South of New Century BanCorp. Inc. from 2004 to 2008. He holds Certified Public Accountant from AICPA and is a B.S graduate in Accounting from Barton College." BusinessWeek

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