San Diego, CA, Dec. 4, 2007–ImageWare Systems, as a member of the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) team, which also includes Novell Inc., Honeywell, and ActivIdentity, Inc., was awarded a certificate of completion for Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) Vendor Evaluation.

To receive the certification, the SAIC team was evaluated by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in activation and finalization, card management and production, enrollment and registration, systems infrastructure, and systems integration for personal identification verification.

"This certification follows on the GSA's approval of our secure credential software on the approved product listing as part of the GSA's FIPS 201 Evaluation Program and further validates the exceptional capabilities our technology provides as HSPD-12 becomes a reality," said Jim Miller, ImageWare's chairman and CEO.  "As a member of SAIC's team, ImageWare looks forward to providing its clients with the highest quality of products and services."

On August 27, 2004, President Bush signed HSPD-12 -- a policy for common identification standards for federal employees and civilian contractors. HSPD-12 directs the implementation of a standardized badging process designed to enhance security, reduce identity fraud, and protect the personal privacy of the federal workforce and civilian contractors.

About SAIC
SAIC is a leading provider of scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions to all branches of the U.S. military, agencies of the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other U.S. Government civil agencies, as well as to customers in selected commercial markets. With approximately 44,000 employees in more than 150 cities worldwide, SAIC engineers and scientists solve complex technical challenges requiring innovative solutions for customers' mission-critical functions. SAIC had annual revenues of $8.3 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2007.

About ImageWare Systems, Inc.
ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW) is a leading developer of identity management solutions, providing biometric, secure credential and law enforcement technologies. Scalable for worldwide deployment, the Company's biometric product line includes a multi-biometric engine that is hardware and algorithm independent, enabling the enrollment and management of unlimited population sizes. ImageWare's identification products are used to manage and issue secure credentials including national IDs, passports, driver licenses, smart cards and access control credentials. ImageWare's digital booking products provide law enforcement with integrated mug shot, fingerprint Livescan and investigative capabilities. ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Washington DC and Canada. For more information visit www.iwsinc.com.