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ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW), a leading developer of identity management solutions, announced that the Navy�s Tactical Biometric Collection and Matching System (TBCMS) team recently received the Technology-to-Sea Excellence Award for technology excellence and superior performance. The TBCMS team utilized ImageWare�s award-winning IWS� Biometric Engine� platform in the highly successful rapid development and field testing of a �first of its kind� capability for a mobile, multi-biometric identity management prototype solution. The award was given by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren. As the prime contractor of the TBCMS project, ImageWare developed a mobile, multi-biometric identity management prototype solution based on its IWS Biometric Engine product and supporting devices that included multi-modal biometric capabilities (face, finger and iris) ruggedized for mission-critical objectives. The IWS Biometric Engine is a multi-biometric identity management solution used by government and commercial enterprises to biometrically search and match populations of unlimited sizes for identity confirmation. These include searching and matching for Verification of an Identity (1:1), Exhaustive Search for Identification (1:N), Watchlist Management (X:N) and Existing Biometric Population Management and Enhancement (N:N). IWS Biometric Engine employs a multi-biometric enrollment, management and authentication platform that is technology agnostic, enabling users to utilize biometric devices (over 120) and algorithms (over 90) from virtually any vendor, as well as support the combination of the following biometric types, including: single fingerprint, Livescan fingerprint, 2D face, 3D face, iris, palm scan, finger vein, palm vein, hand geometry, palm, DNA, signature, voice, and retina. The IWS Biometric Engine is patent protected (number 7,298,873) by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and employed throughout ImageWare�s portfolio of biometric identity management solutions. NSWC Dahlgren Laboratory's Technology-to-Sea Excellence Award was given to one employee and three groups for science and technology base work that made a notable impact on Navy warfighting capability. For more information on the award, please visit http://www.nswc.navy.mil/NEWS/2007_awards/2007_awards.html For more information on ImageWare�s biometric identity management solutions, please e-mail us at sales@iwsinc.com or call (858) 673-8600. About ImageWare Systems, Inc. ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW) is a leading developer of identity management solutions, providing biometric, secure credential and law enforcement 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. ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Portland, Ore., Washington D.C. and Canada. For more information visit www.iwsinc.com. Safe Harbor Statement This news release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the �safe harbor� provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are meant to convey to the public the company's progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. While management believes such representation to be true and accurate based on the information available to the company, actual results may differ materially from those described. The company's operations and business prospects are always subject to risks and uncertainties. Important facts that may cause actual results to differ are set forth in the company�s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.