OTTAWA, June 28, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- BlueBear Network International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:BLBR) announced today that its Canadian subsidiary, BlueBear Network Canada, had a very successful appearance at the annual meeting of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).
Over two days more than 20 detailed demonstrations where given resulting in requests for follow-up demonstrations from 10 police services large and small. All the attendees who were shown BlueBear's Integrated Digital Law Enforcement (IDLE) and Law Against Child Exploitation (LACE) systems recognized that they will be extremely helpful in rapidly identifying victims of crime and criminal suspects. They were equally impressed by how the products can fit into existing standard operating procedures making the transition to electronic biometric & text records search and information sharing that much easier.
The conference is an annual event during which a 100 or more of the 600 plus members, all past, present or honorary Police Chiefs and Senior Officers from throughout the province of Ontario, meet to discuss and review many issues common to managing today's complex police environment. As part of a two-day trade show attached to the meetings, BlueBear Network Canada demonstrated the strategic importance of its approach to information sharing and the use of Face Recognition, Automated Fingerprint Information Systems (AFIS).
Following the conference, Mr. Michel Duron, Vice President Sales & Marketing of BlueBear Network Canada, commented, "We are pleased to have received such good recognition this week. The event allowed us to review our products in an open and intimate environment with the people that use them. Attendees were able to see for themselves how the BlueBear Network will help them make our neighborhoods safer."
About BlueBear Network International, Inc.
BlueBear Network International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:BLBR) is a Nevada incorporated company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. BBNI develops and markets the world's first system that uses biometrics and text records to securely and simultaneously search and share biometric and records information among linked police and integrated justice databases. BBNI's system responds to worldwide police and government requirements for the timely and effective information search and sharing in homeland security and law enforcement. The company has established strong strategic relationships with several large manufacturers, software and consulting firms. For more information, visit http://www.bbninternational.com.
For more information on the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, please visit their website at http://www.oacp.on.ca.
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