SAN DIEGO, CA, November 22, 1999 - ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW) a leader and innovator of digital imaging solutions for law enforcement, was recently awarded a contract to upgrade the existing digital mugshot system for King County Adult Detention (representing King County Law Safety and Justice Agencies), Washington. ImageWare's Crime Capture System® Version 2.0 (CCS2) will provide a Microsoft NT Server-based system for capturing digital mugshots and data for individuals being booked by the County, as well as employee ID cards (providing general identification, electronic building access, and employee bus passes).

Upon completion of the installation, the new system will meet all NIST (National Institute of Standards and Testing) requirements, will be Y2K compliant, and will capture images in a standard jpg format. The installation includes eight CCS2 mugshot capture stations, and 100 investigative software licenses capable of searching the main database to create photo line-ups. The CCS2 system is designed to be scaleable, supporting the future enlargement of King County's stored images and data.

"We chose to upgrade to Crime Capture System as it presented a permanent, cost effective, low risk solution," stated Tim Longley, Information Systems Manager, King County Department of Adult Detention. "This new, high performance imaging system has the ability to integrate with many current law enforcement applications, and supports the County's commitment to continue the development of a 'regional system' that may be utilized by law enforcement agencies from all interested cities and agencies."

"King County desired to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their electronic imaging, and identification systems," stated Jim Miller, Chairman and CEO of ImageWare. "By choosing CCS2, they will ensure a simple to use, functional, fast and reliable data storage and archive system."

About ImageWare Systems, Inc.
ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW), is a leading developer and provider of identity management solutions, providing biometric, secure credential, law enforcement and digital imaging 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. The Company also provides comprehensive digital workflow solutions for the professional photography industry. ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Washington DC and Canada. For more information visit www.iwsinc.com.

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