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ImageWare to Supply Digital Booking System to Polaroid
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2000--ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX: IW, IW.WS) today announced it will be providing a digital booking and identification software package for Polaroid's Commercial, ID division. (NYSE:PRD)
Polaroid's Digital Crime Package will provide small and mid-size law enforcement agencies with an affordable, easy to use digital booking and identification system that will allow for the digital capture, storage, and searching of criminal photographs and associated data. Images and associated data can be printed for the purpose of sharing photos and booking information with other agencies, for creating photo line-ups or for producing identification cards.
According to Sergeant Charlie Armanetti of the Middleborough, MA Police Department, "We are excited to implement this new digital crime package tailored for the average local police department. We at Middleborough Police Department, MA believe that this product will give us the opportunity to share information with officers and the public not only throughout the 69 square miles of patrol area but interdepartmentally as well. This product will help us to achieve our first goal in our community policing effort, to maximize the Community Policing Officers available time for quality community interaction. The organizational structure and simplicity of the product will give officers the information they need and the ability to readily put it in the hands of those who have to make the decisions in the field. We have benefited from Polaroid's initiative to assist local law enforcement with photography training and equipment and are pleased that support is being enhanced with the implementation of the latest proven technology."
Bob Carne, National Sales Manager of Polaroid's Identification and Commercial ID Group states "with our commitment to provide cutting-edge technology to our customers, we are very excited to offer an affordable, high-quality digital booking and identification solution for local law enforcement agencies. We are working with ImageWare Systems because of their in-depth understanding of the imaging needs in the law enforcement market and for their years of experience in developing robust imaging software."
ImageWare's Chairman and CEO, Jim Miller stated, "Like ImageWare, Polaroid is committed to bringing easy-to-use, leading-edge digital products to its customers. Polaroid's instant imaging products have long been the standard in the domestic violence and crime scene photography portion of the law enforcement market. We are delighted that Polaroid ID Systems has selected IWS as the software provider for its digital booking and identification solution targeted at small- and medium-sized police forces".
ImageWare Systems, Inc. develops, sells and supports a suite of modular software products known as C.R.I.M.E.S.(R) used by law enforcement and public safety agencies to manage criminal history records. ImageWare's software systems and associated hardware allow customers to quickly capture, archive, search, retrieve and share digital photographs and criminal history records.
Polaroid Corporation, with annual sales of approximately $2 billion, is the worldwide leader in instant imaging. Polaroid supplies instant photographic cameras and films; digital imaging hardware, software and media; and secure identification systems to markets worldwide.
"Polaroid" is a trademark of Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA, USA other product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
"ImageWare" is a trademark of ImageWare, Systems, Inc., San Diego, CA, USA other product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty, are predictions only and actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences include the uncertainty regarding viability and market acceptance of the Company's products and services, the need for regulatory approval of the Company's products and the Company's dependence on reimbursement by third parties. These factors and others are more fully described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Final Prospectus, dated March 30, 2000.
L.G. Zangani, LLC provides financial public relations service to the Company, As such L.G. Zangani, LLC and/or its officers, agents and employees, receives remuneration for public relations and or other services in the form of moneys, capital stock in the Company, warrants or options to purchase capital in the Company.
CONTACT:
Imageware Systems, Inc.
Wayne Wetherell, CFO, 858/673-8600
e-mail: wayne@iwsinc.com
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Jim Miller, Chairman and CEO, 858/673-8600
e-mail: Jim@iwsinc.com
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Polaroid
Roy Nilson, Communication Manager, 781/386-5772
nilsonr@polaroid.com
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Imageware
Investor Relations
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LG Zangani LLC
Doug Spegal, 908/788-9660
e-mail: lgzangani@rcn.com
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