Former Federal Bureau of Investigations Director Louis Freeh Joins the Viisage Board of Directors; Freeh Brings 26 Years of Experience in Federal Law Enforcement to Viisage

Business Wire, July 24, 2006

BILLERICA, Mass. -- Viisage Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VISG) today announced that Louis Freeh, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), has joined the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Freeh brings 26 years of experience in federal law enforcement to his position on the Viisage Board, previously holding positions within the FBI and serving as a federal district court judge and federal attorney. He will remain on the Board of the combined company resulting from the pending merger between Viisage and Identix Incorporated (NASDAQ: IDNX), expected to close in the third quarter of 2006.

"Louis' leadership in law enforcement, and the important role he has played for more than a quarter century in protecting citizens from crime, terrorism and fraud, is invaluable to our organization," said Bob LaPenta, Chairman of the Board of Viisage and Founder and CEO of L-1 Investment Partners. "His knowledge and perspective on the issues will help us to tap the full potential of our technology, evolving the process of credential issuance to a point that states can better protect their citizens, and agencies can more effectively meet critical federal security mandates. Louis Freeh, along with Admiral Jim Loy, George Tenet, Ambassador Robert Gelbard, and other distinguished directors, will provide the organization with unparalleled leadership and strategic direction as we pursue our goal of becoming the #1 identity solutions company in the world."

President Clinton nominated Louis Freeh as the fifth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1993 where he served until 2001. During this time, Freeh was successful in modernizing and restructuring the FBI to better handle the dramatic changes that were occurring in crime, terrorism, and national security. He championed the cause of cooperative law enforcement action at all levels: local, state, federal, and foreign, and played an integral role in helping to keep the FBI at the forefront of investigative techniques, particularly in the use of advanced technologies to fight the evolving area of cyber-crime. Director Freeh also spearheaded the effort by law enforcement to ensure its ability to carry out court-authorized electronic surveillance in major investigations affecting public safety and national security in the face of telecommunications advances. Some of Director Freeh's most noteworthy accomplishments during this period were:

--Established the National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC) that monitors the dissemination of computer viruses, worms and other malicious programs and to warn the government and business computer users of these dangers. It relies on the assistance and cooperation of its partners including federal agencies, the private sector and state and local law enforcement agencies.

--Prepared the Economic Espionage Act (EEA) in 1996, a statute that makes the theft or misappropriation of a trade secret a federal crime. The Act prescribes the various acts defined under economic espionage and addresses the U.S. national and economic aspects of crime. It also addresses the theft of trade secrets.

--Architected the Healthcare Fraud Act that established and funded a national program to combat fraud and abuse committed against all health plans, both public and private. The Act helped coordinate federal, state and local law enforcement programs in order to control fraud abuse, conduct investigations, facilitate the enforcement of statutes and provide industry guidance and special fraud alerts.

--Spearheaded the passage of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) in 1994 that authorized electronic surveillance capabilities for law enforcement.

While Freeh served as FBI Director, the U.S. government reinforced its commitment to security and protection of its citizens. Recognizing that Human Intelligence (Humint) is becoming a critical element in defense of crime, terrorism and identity theft, Freeh increased the FBI budget by 58 percent and helped pass legislation that strengthened the nation's crime-fighting abilities, including instituting Anti-Terrorism laws.

Prior to this position, Freeh served as the United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York, an appointment made by President George Bush in 1991. From 1981-1991, Freeh was with the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York where he held several positions including Assistant United States Attorney, Chief of the Organized Crime Unit, Deputy United States Attorney, and Associate United States Attorney. Freeh began his career as an FBI Special Agent in New York City in 1975.

In his career as a civil servant, Freeh was recognized on several occasions for his exemplary accomplishments. He received the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service, the second highest annual honor given by the Department of Justice. Other commendations include the John Marshall Award for Preparation of Litigation, awarded annually by the Attorney General, and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Award.