GlobalOptions’ Bode Technology Unit Expands International Strategic Presence of Forensic DNA Solutions Network

Leading forensic DNA analysis and solutions provider demonstrates worldwide dominance

NEW YORK, May 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — GlobalOptions Group, Inc. (GLOI) , a leading provider of domestic and international risk management services, today announced Bode Technology, its forensic DNA analysis and solutions unit, is strengthening its international distribution investments through ten new strategic partnerships to help provide state-of-the-art, integrated forensic DNA solutions, worldwide.

As the leading authority in forensic DNA practices, Bode Technology is expanding its strategic distributor partnerships to provide international clients and governments the tools, services and support to properly develop and manage the technology of DNA identification. Bode’s leading experts and partners will provide their clients with consulting services, which include laboratory design, mentoring, development and management of DNA databases, and gaining ISO accreditation, as well as distribution and integration of advanced RFID solutions and DNA collection kits. This initiative expands on Bode’s significant successes in performing international missing person’s projects on three continents. Bode’s current alliances expand the breadth of it solutions to countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Qatar, Kenya, South Africa, India, Malaysia, Japan, Croatia, Czech Republic, and the Netherlands.

“We are excited to provide our consulting services, training services, DNA collection products, and DNA analysis solutions, which have become an important component of assisting law enforcement and identification agencies determine identities in countries around the world,” said Barry Watson, CEO of GlobalOptions’ Bode Technology unit. “These partnerships are critical to helping our clients make significant advances in using DNA technologies to administer justice and make critical identifications in their country.”

Bode, through its strategic international distribution partnerships, is able to provide an integrated solution for the collection, analysis, storage, interpretation and reporting of DNA evidence. Additionally we provide tools like RFID technology and software to improve the chain-of-custody and ensure the quality of results. Our solutions are designed around each client’s specific needs, and maintain the flexibility to change priorities and implementation to offer solid, scientific capability while remaining flexible enough to respond rapidly to any shifting demand.

Bode Technology Group, Inc.

Bode Technology Group serves the U.S. and international law enforcement and identification markets and is unique in providing both state-of-the-art human DNA analysis and innovative DNA collection products. The range of Bode’s services include diverse offerings such as high-throughput DNA testing solutions, case work analysis, missing person identification, CODIS databanking of convicted offenders or arrestees, private databanking, as well as paternity and non-forensic identification. Our patented DNA collection systems are in use worldwide for collections of DNA from convicted offenders and arrestees, from crime scenes, as well as from parents and children for genealogy and identification services. Our analysts and our research and development teams are constantly looking for better ways to bring previously unused approaches and technologies into the labs for routine use for analysis of challenging samples - be it bones or aged, decayed tissue. On the strength and experience of our research and development teams and casework analysts, Bode is able to offer worldwide DNA analysis services, consulting, training, and validation services on a customized basis. www.bodetech.com.

GlobalOptions Group, Inc.

GlobalOptions Group (GLOI) , with headquarters in New York City and offices in 16 cities, is an integrated provider of risk mitigation and management services to government entities, FORTUNE 1000 corporations and high net-worth and high-profile individuals throughout the world. We enable clients to identify, assess and prevent natural and man-made threats to the well-being of individuals and the operations of governments and corporations. In addition, we assist our clients in recovering from the damages or losses resulting from the occurrence of acts of terror, natural disasters, fraud and other risks. Our services currently include risk management, security, investigations, litigation support, anti-fraud solutions, business intelligence, and crisis management and preparedness services. Additional information is available at www.globaloptions.com.

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