Hauppauge, NY, October 23, 2007:  Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, announces the appointment of Dennis Martinez as Vicon’s new Territory Manager for Middle and Southern California. Dennis has 15 years experience in the security industry with product lines that include video surveillance, card access, and intrusion detection systems.

 Prior to joining Vicon, Dennis held Manufacturer Rep positions representing major players in the industry such as Bosch, Verint, Sony and OnSSI throughout the Mid-Southern California and LasVegas Region.

“We are delighted to have Dennis join the Vicon sales team. With his great deal of experience, particularly with large scale system solutions, we are sure that he will be a great asset to our company,” said Bret McGowan, Vice President of US Sales and Marketing at Vicon.

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.