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Appriss Selects Seasoned Criminal Justice Leader to Head MethCheck

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 8 PRNewswire — A former Kentucky narcotics investigator will now head Appriss' efforts to launch MethCheck across the country. Company President Mike Davis today announced James J. Acquisto will direct this initiative.

MethCheck allows pharmacies to electronically track the purchase of pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient in the production of meth. Law enforcement agencies can access the secure information to determine if someone is purchasing above the legal limit. A pilot program in Laurel County, Kentucky resulted in nearly 20 meth lab busts in one year.

"Jim Acquisto brings more than 24 years of criminal justice experience to Appriss, from leading extensive Federal and state criminal investigations, to serving as director of several statewide agencies," said Davis. "Jim will be a credible resource as we work with other law enforcement agencies and pharmacies to put meth labs out of business for good."

As a narcotics investigator, Acquisto eradicated more than 150 methamphetamine labs, testified as an expert in state and Federal courts, and trained hundreds of criminal justice officials and civilians in methamphetamine awareness. He is an OSHA/DEA certified Clandestine Lab Technician and Site Safety Officer. In recent years, Acquisto has served in director-level positions with various state offices including the Kentucky Office of Charitable Gaming and Office of Alcohol Beverage Control, and worked extensively on methamphetamine legislation (Senate Bill 63.)

"MethCheck is the most viable solution in the country for attacking this very serious problem," said Acquisto. "Until recently, law enforcement would spend days poring over written paper logs, taking them away from the pro-active work of solving crime. In my years of experience, this is the only tool I've seen that can quickly and efficiently provide law enforcement officers with the information they need."

About Appriss

Appriss provides innovative technology solutions that help thousands of local, state, and Federal government agencies serve and protect their citizens. Its flagship product, VINE(R), keeps crime victims informed on the custody or court status of their offender in more than 2,000 communities across the country. Other innovative services include VINE Protective Order(R) which alerts individuals when a protective order has been served; SONAR, a sex offender notification solution; and AlertXpress(R), a high-speed notification service for government agencies.

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