SAN DIEGO, July 10, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW) said today that it received a purchase order to provide seven Crime Capture System (CCS) systems to the State of Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. ImageWare's technology assists police in their efforts to timely locate and apprehend criminal suspects.
"ImageWare's state-of-the-art technology is helping the State of Minnesota ensure the safety of its citizens," said Jim Miller, ImageWare chairman and chief executive officer. "By installing our information sharing network and repository of criminal information, participating sheriff departments will be able to share criminal history information, including digital mugshots, in an efficient and cost effective manner. The system allows a user to search thousands of records for a possible suspect and create photo line-ups using photos from every participating agency."
Earlier this year, ImageWare provided a CCS repository system to the State of Minnesota's Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with six other county sheriff departments. The new installations, scheduled for completion by August 31, 2001, include three CCS stations in Dakota County, two in Ramsey County and two in Washington County. ImageWare's current installation base comprises over 13 capture stations and 42 investigative stations in counties throughout Minnesota.
About ImageWare Systems
ImageWare Systems, Inc. develops and markets software used to create and manage databases of digital images and accompanying text records. Through its ID Group, ImageWare creates software products that allow customers to create secure and smart digital identification documents. Through its C.R.I.M.E.S.(r) product line, ImageWare empowers its customers to quickly capture, archive, search, retrieve and share digital photographs and criminal history records on a stand alone, networked or Web-based platform.