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Mace Security's Insiders Make Capital Investment of Approximately $1.3M

7 January 2000

Mace Security International's Insiders Make Capital Investment of Approximately $1.3 Million

    MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Jan. 7 -- Mace Security International,
Inc. (MSI) today announced that Louis D. Paolino, Jr.,
Robert M. Kramer, Matthew Paolino, Mark Alsentzer and Jon E. Goodrich invested
a total capital investment of approximately $1.3 million by exercising
Mace stock options and purchasing equity through private placements.  All five
individuals are existing shareholders and members of MSI's Board of Directors,
and have absolutely no intention of selling Mace stock.
    Louis D. Paolino, Jr., CEO and Chairman of MSI, said, "I am very pleased
that my colleagues believe in the long-term growth of the Company.  All of
these individuals already hold significant positions in Mace stock, and are
very excited about the potential of the car wash business."  He added,  "MSI
currently owns and operates numerous car washes throughout the United States.
We have a strong operational management team that has significantly improved
operating efficiencies in all our acquired car wash facilities.  The continued
commitment by the major shareholders of MSI, coupled with the dedication of
our operational management team and employees, strengthens our mission as a
company and presence in the car wash industry."
    Mace Security International, Inc. is a provider of car care services which
owns and operates numerous car washes nationwide.  The Company is also a
leading producer of less lethal defense sprays for the consumer market and a
marketer of consumer safety and security products.
   This press release includes statements which may constitute forward-looking
statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  This information may involve risks
and uncertainties, including but not limitation, risks relating to the
financial outcomes of the planned business and growth strategies, that could
cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such
forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those projected.