ImageWare Investigative Technology to be Taught at National Corrections and Law Enforcement Training and Technology Center
SAN DIEGO, CA, February 5, 2003 - ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX: IW)
today announced that the National Corrections and Law Enforcement Training and Technology Center (NCLETTC) will use ImageWare's Suspect ID®, Vehicle ID® and CrimeLab® software as part the Center's advanced criminal investigative courses. The software will be available to approximately 1800 NCLETTC students year-round and provide them with hands-on experience in using ImageWare's software to create digital suspect composites, identify and distribute crime-related vehicle information and enhance digital images.
"NCLETTC provides its students with a solid understanding of law enforcement technologies that will enable them to do their jobs better and more efficiently," commented Steve Morrison, executive director of NCLETTC. "ImageWare technologies are the standard in law enforcement agencies across the nation. By incorporating their software into our curriculum, we are exposing our students to cutting-edge solutions they are likely to encounter in their jobs on a daily basis."
"The NCLETTC is known for its state-of-the-art training facility that provides law enforcement with exposure to the latest advancements in mission-critical technology solutions," said Jim Miller, ImageWare's chairman and CEO. "We're honored to include ImageWare technology as part of the NCLETTC's investigative curriculum and provide officers with the technical knowledge to operate software that will speed and enhance the investigative process."
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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