SAN DIEGO, CA & ZOETERMEER, Netherlands, December 10, 2003 - ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX: IW), a global provider of digital imaging, identification and biometric solutions, and ScreenCheck, a global provider of card solutions including software, hardware and services based in the Netherlands, today announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance.

Both parties have agreed to a strategic alliance related to the sale, distribution and technical support of printers and associated supplies. This will allow each company to focus on its core competencies in the software, hardware and cardware arenas. Physical distribution and services of printers and associated supplies for both companies will be coordinated by ScreenCheck.

ImageWare and ScreenCheck have begun to build a strategic roadmap to cooperate in building innovative solutions. This will allow both ImageWare and ScreenCheck product lines to expand, improve and extend the value proposition to customers and partners.

“ImageWare and its subsidiaries are excited to announce this strategic alliance with ScreenCheck,” stated Bill Willis, ImageWare’s SVP of technology and business development and managing director of ImageWare’s German subsidiary, Digital Imaging International. “The synergy between the companies’ current offerings is a natural fit.”

”The strategic cooperation between ImageWare and ScreenCheck will move the distribution, services and technical support of printers into a new direction,” stated Roger Berk, CEO of ScreenCheck. “This cooperation allows ScreenCheck to service distributors, resellers and end-users of both organizations globally, thanks to our seven regional sales and service centers. ScreenCheck is committed to providing quality service to all partners and customers of ImageWare and its subsidiaries.“

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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