ImageWare Systems to Provide First Phase of Seaport Security
Port Of Seattle Extends ID Badging Solution to Corporate Headquarters
SAN DIEGO, CA, April 14, 2003 - ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX: IW)
today announced that it has received a purchase order from the Port of Seattle to extend its ID badging solution to the Port's corporate headquarters as the first phase of enhancing Seaport security. This initial phase includes the badging of all corporate employees at the Seaport. The Port is currently using ImageWare's ID solution at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to create and produce professional, tamper-resistant photo identification cards.
"Our nation's security starts at our borders and our ports," commented Jim Miller, ImageWare's chairman and CEO. "ImageWare will continue to provide progressive, universal technology solutions to help our nation strengthen port security and meet ever-evolving FAA and TSA security requirements."
ImageWare's ID solutions provide comprehensive, easy-to-use applications to create and design tamper resistant photo-identification and access control badges. By using ImageWare's ID solutions, users can track employee data and background investigations, and support the ability to read and encode magnetic stripes, proximity cards and smart cards with biometric information. ImageWare's ID solutions also have the ability to create ID cards quickly and securely over the Intranet.
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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