This press release is provided at the request of Thomas Knowles and it is intended to replace our previous press release dated September 14, 2011.
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week on 9/14/2011, Continental Prison Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CPSZ), dba EZ Card & Kiosk, the industry leader in offering financial transaction services to the correctional and judicial markets, announced the resignation of Tom Knowles as a member of the Board of Directors when in reality, Mr. Knowles has not been in a position to sit as a CPSI Board member since it was first announced roughly 18 months ago due to other work commitments and obligations.
Per Mr. Knowles, "While I had continually hoped that things would change, I regrettably came to the decision that based on my personal and professional work load, I would not be in a position to devote the time necessary. That said, I have and will continue to actively identify new and potential users of the EZ Card and Kiosk services and technology." He added, "Through my professional relationships in the law enforcement, judicial and local government agencies, I and my colleagues will continue in our endeavors to promote the unique financial transaction services that EZ Card and Kiosk offers the correctional and judicial facilities around the country."
"Over the past two years, Tom has brought his wide range of professional skills and industry knowledge to CPSI. To date, Mr. Knowles and his colleagues have brought some of the largest users of CPSI technology to the company," said Ron Hodge, Chairman and CEO of CPSI. "Our entire organization wants to thank him and his colleagues for their continuing efforts to educate the public on the benefits of the EZ card technology."
For additional information about EZ Card and Kiosk solutions, please visit our website at www.ezcardandkiosk.com.
About Continental Prison Systems, Inc.
Continental Prison Systems Inc. (CPSI), dba EZ Card & Kiosk, since 2008, has been providing kiosk, internet payment and release debit card services as a full-suite solution for the creation of a "Cashless Jail." The company also offers innovative financial transaction and payment handling solutions to the courts and probation departments in the US, designed to streamline and reduce many of the operational and personnel costs required to properly manage these facilities. Via its proprietary software, teamed with customized kiosk hardware and secure website services, EZ Card & Kiosk provides a "cashless" solution for booking, collecting and depositing cash holdings of funds into the inmate's trust account, and then refunding their money at the time of their release, for the county jail market. This same technology and systems is applied to the court and probation markets, offering the "cashless" solution for the myriad of alternative payments and reporting required by these government agencies, relieving them of many operating cost overheads, further reducing errors and liabilities.
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