Patriot One Technologies Inc. (TSX.V:PAT) (OTCQX:PTOTF) (FRANKFURT:0PL) (“Patriot One” or the “Company”), developer of a revolutionary concealed weapons detection system, has been invited to join the board of the Canadian Electronics and Communications Association (CECA) www.cecagroup.com. Jeanault Lasnier from Patriot One will serve on the board with other notable electronic and communications manufactures, including Cisco, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Harris Canada Systems, Lectrosonics Canada and Lenbrook Canada Solutions, Motorola, and Nokia.

The Canadian Electronics and Communications Association (Association Canadienne de l’électronique et des communications) (CECA/ACEC) was incorporated effective April 2015 and is a not for profit industry association representing key manufacturers of electronics and telecommunications equipment. The purposes of CECA/ACEC are to work with members on matters including:

  • Spectrum management and radio frequency technical specifications,
  • The Radio Advisory Board of Canada,
  • Legislation and regulation on electronics, communications, energy efficiency, chemical management and recycling as they affect products and services as well as standards development and government policy development,
  • The Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) and trade issues, including trade agreements and border services.

"I am thrilled to be joining the board of directors of such a distinguished organization as CECA," expressed Jeanault Lasnier, Director of Product Implementation with Patriot One.  "It will be an honor to be working with members for several respected electronic firms on this board.”

“Along with CECA’s President Ms. Winter and other CECA’s members, I’m pleased to welcome Patriot One to CECA and Mr. Lasnier to CECA’s Board of Directors. I’m looking forward to working with Patriot One and their active contribution to CECA’s common objectives,” said Viet Nguyen, CECA’s chairperson and Director of Regulatory and Government Relations at Ericsson.

Jeanault Lasnier brings expertise and dedication to his role as Director of Product Implementation for Patriot One. Prior to joining the Company, he served as a software project manager at Danaher and TYCO Security Products. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Engineering Technologist, OACETT, Certified Agile Project Manager, Cert.APM and ISQTB certified in testing methodologies.  He serves on boards and committees of several educational and community organizations, and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from the RCC Institute of Technology and is pursuing a dual MBA/MFin at Wilfrid Laurier University (Toronto). 

"We are thrilled to have Jeanault invited to join the board of CECA," shared Martin Cronin, CEO of Patriot One. "He has demonstrated great leadership and drive with the launch of Patriot One, and I am confident that he'll offer the same dedication in his role with this important organization."

About Patriot One Technologies, Inc.  (TSX.V:PAT) (OTCQX:PTOTF) (FRA:0PL):Patriot One has developed PATSCAN CMR™ the next generation of its award-winning radar device and software solution. PATSCAN CMR is a first-of-its-kind Cognitive Microwave Radar concealed weapons detection system, designed as an effective tool to combat active shooter threats before they occur. Built for cost-effective deployment in weapon-restricted buildings and facilities, the Patriot One software solution and related hardware can be installed in hallways and doorways to covertly identify weapons and to alert security of an active threat entering the premises. Owner/operators of private and certain public facilities can now prominently post anti-weapons policies with compliance assured. The Company's motto Deter, Detect and Defend is based on the belief that widespread use of its technology will act as an effective deterrent, thereby diminishing the epidemic phenomena of active shooters across the globe.  Patriot One Technologies are proud winners of the 2017 Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection category of the Security Industry Association's New Product Showcase at ISC West.For more information, visit: www.patriot1tech.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"Martin Cronin"CEO & Director

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