Hauppauge, NY, January 4, 2007:  Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, announces the appointment of Vincent Erickson as Vicon’s new Territory Manager for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska and Northwestern Wisconsin. Most recently, Vince held the position of Vice-President of Telematics for Criticom International Corporation, where he was responsible for the design and integration of mobile GPS tracking and monitoring systems as well as alarm dispatch operations management and sales management.  

 Prior to that, Vince was involved with manufacturing and technical support operations management for the ITI (now GE Interlogix) access control line of products.

 “We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who bring valuable industry experience and knowledge to our team,” said Bret McGowan, Vice President of US Sales and Marketing at Vicon. “Vince’s experience in design, integration and manufacturing will benefit both our customers and partners.”

Vince’s contact information can be found on Vicon’s website, at www.vicon-cctv.com.

About Vicon:

 Vicon Industries Inc., listed on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "VII," designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of products used in integrated video surveillance systems. Vicon's marketing and development efforts focus on today’s leading edge security technologies including digital recording and IP video solutions, matrix controls, cameras, monitors, mounting accessories, remote positioning devices and fiber optic equipment. The company's products are used in a variety of surveillance, security, safety, and control applications, in banks, gaming casinos, traffic control, hospitals, retailing, multiple commercial and industrial installations, etc. For more information regarding Vicon, visit us at www.vicon-cctv.com.

 This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the adequacy of reserves, estimated costs, Company intentions, probabilities, beliefs, prospects and strategies and its expectations about expansion into new markets, growth in existing markets, enhanced operating margins or growth in its business, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and events may differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.