ImageWare Arms Patrol Cars in Downers Grove with Digital Mugshot and Booking Information
SAN DIEGO, CA, December 10, 2002 - ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX: IW)
today announced that the Downers Grove Police Department will implement the Company's digital booking and investigative software solutions for the law enforcement community. These solutions will enable the Downers Grove Police Department to capture digital mugshots and related booking information and access this information not only in the police department, but also in their patrol cars via a wireless connection.
"In terms of technology, Downers Grove PD is a very progressive law enforcement agency," stated Lori Rodriguez, president of ImageWare's Law Enforcement Systems Group. "Because their patrol cars are outfitted with mobile computer terminals, they required a solution that would give them current, remote access to their criminal mugshot and booking data. ImageWare has been providing this capability for years with our Web-based and wireless technology solutions for law enforcement."
An additional requirement of the system was that it could integrate seamlessly with Downers Grove's existing records management (RMS) and digital fingerprint systems.
"The exchange of information between law enforcement systems and databases is crucial in providing officers with accurate, timely data. ImageWare has developed interconnects with leading RMS and Livescan vendors to allow for the automated flow of data," added Rodriguez.
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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