The 16th exhibition's success confirms the dynamic nature of the market and the innovation focus of companies in the sector For its 25th anniversary, the 2009 Milipol Paris exhibition was marked by the quality of visitors, the commitment of exhibitors and impressive innovations, despite the current economic context. Milipol Paris, the international exhibition of internal State security, was held from November 17th to 20th, 2009, at Paris Porte de Versailles. 887 exhibitors, 64% of whom were from outside France, representing 43 countries, and 27,650 professional visitors from 132 countries helped to make this 16th event a great success. Milipol Paris 2009, was marked by the arrival of 10,433 visitors from outside France, representing an increase of 27% compared with 2007 and confirming the international positioning of the world's leading event dedicated to internal state security.