ImageWare Systems Presenting at 2005 World Customs Organisation Biometrics Exhibition; ImageWare Will Outline a Hardware-Agnostic Approach to Biometric Identity Management

Business Wire, Nov 21, 2005

SAN DIEGO -- ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW), a world leading developer and provider of identity management solutions, today announced that Bill Willis, Senior Vice President, Technology & Business Development, will be speaking at World Customs Organisation (WCO) Biometrics 2005 Exhibition, December 8-9, at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels.

Mr. Willis will showcase a unique approach toward biometric identity management in his presentation "Agnostic Approach to Successful Biometric Identity Management" on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 9:45 a.m. As an industry leader in biometric security and identity management solutions, Mr. Willis will address the questions surrounding biometrics and the impact biometrics have in the Customs world, such as delivering stronger security solutions and border control. Mr. Willis will also highlight recent large-scale, real-world deployments showcasing ImageWare's award-winning biometric identity management solutions including, advanced multi-biometric searching and matching that specifically address the challenges of interoperability, integration and security within such large-scale, mission-critical applications.

ImageWare Systems' biometric and identity management solutions are deployed worldwide by organizations including government, law enforcement, entertainment and enterprises for secure access control; to eliminate fraud; to provide secure verifiable authorization; and to identify individuals through investigative and biometric capabilities, among other uses.

The WCO Biometrics 2005 Exhibition offers a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand information on biometrics from leaders in the industry, including top level Customs managers, executives working in the security industry, biometrics experts as well as professionals working in border management and international development.

About ImageWare Systems, Inc.

ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW) is a world 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 Canada and Germany. For more information, visit www.iwsinc.com.

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