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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Detection Systems, Inc.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
Ultrak, Inc.
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IMPORTANT INVITATION
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Detection Systems Shareholders
Interested Stockbrokers and Advisors
As the Annual Meeting of Detection Systems, Inc. stockholders approaches, you
will be presented with an important opportunity to help determine the value of
your investment.
With this in mind, we are aware that the information you have received over the
last several weeks concerning the upcoming proxy contest is a great deal to
absorb.
As the largest shareholder of Detection Systems, we would like to give you the
opportunity to meet face-to-face with us so that we can address any questions or
concerns you may have.
You are invited to attend a meeting sponsored by Ultrak on Tuesday, November 14
at the Holiday Inn Rochester South/Holidome, 111 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY
from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
We believe this meeting will provide you with the facts that will help you to
make an informed decision.
If you are interested in attending or learning more about the meeting, please
call us at 1-800-223-2064.
We look forward to meeting with you at:
Holiday Inn Rochester South/Holidome
111 Jefferson Road
Rochester, NY 14623
(716) 475-1510
Sincerely,
George K. Broady
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Ultrak, Inc.
