Law Enforcement Associates Receives Contracts for Under-vehicle Surveillance Systems valued at $378,710

YOUNGSVILLE, N.C.--Oct. 5, 2004--Law Enforcement Associates Corporation (OTCBB:LENF), a surveillance and security technology company, today announced that it has received orders for their Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems totaling $378.710.00. The units purchased by Military and Governmental agencies will be used to increase security at key U.S. installations worldwide. Paul Feldman, President, commented, "Law Enforcement Associates is pleased to show that our UVI systems are considered to be a key element in the protection of American assets worldwide." Mr. Feldman added." Law Enforcement Associates will continue to be a major manufacturer and supplier of Electronic Surveillance Equipment, Homeland Security Products and Less Lethal Weapons to law enforcement and governmental agencies worldwide."

About Law Enforcement Associates Corporation

Law Enforcement Associates, Inc. (LENF.OB), headquartered in Youngsville, N.C., manufactures and markets a diverse line of undercover surveillance products including a complete line of audio surveillance equipment and Homeland Security Products. LEA currently markets to the Military, law enforcement, security and corrections personnel throughout the world, as well as governmental agencies, multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations. For more information on LEA, visit www.leacorp.com.

Forward-Looking Information:

The statements in this news release contain forward-looking information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including the inability to generate and secure the necessary product sale, or the lack of acceptance of the company's products by its customers. In each case actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results (expressed or modified) will not be realized.