SAINT PAUL, Minn., Sept. 8, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Image Sensing Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISNS), today announced that the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") has closed its inquiry into the Company in connection with the previously disclosed investigation of potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") citing the Company's voluntary disclosure, thorough investigation, cooperation and voluntary enhancements to its compliance program. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") earlier notified the Company that it had closed its investigation under the FCPA without recommending enforcement action.
Kris Tufto, Image Sensing Systems chief executive officer, commented, "We are very pleased to conclude the DOJ and SEC investigations without further action. From the very beginning, we have voluntarily cooperated with the authorities and have worked diligently to implement measures to enhance our internal controls and compliance efforts. We understand that those efforts have been recognized and that the resolution of the investigation reflects this cooperation."
As previously reported by Image Sensing Systems, it had learned in early 2013 that Polish authorities were conducting an investigation into alleged violations of Polish law by two employees of Image Sensing Systems Europe Limited SP.Z.O.O., its Polish subsidiary, who had been charged with criminal violations of certain laws related to a project in Poland. A special subcommittee of the audit committee of the board of directors immediately engaged outside counsel to conduct an internal investigation. Image Sensing Systems voluntarily disclosed the matter to the DOJ and the SEC, and it has cooperated fully with those agencies in connection with their review.
Image Sensing Systems was represented in the investigation by the law firms of Greene Espel P.L.L.P. and Dentons Warsaw, with the assistance of FTI Consulting, which provided forensic accounting services.
About Image Sensing Systems
Image Sensing Systems, Inc. is a global company dedicated to helping improve safety and efficiency for cities and highways by developing and delivering above-ground detection technology, applications and solutions. We give Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), security, police and parking professionals more precise and accurate information – including real-time reaction capabilities and in-depth analytics to make more confident and proactive decisions. We are headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit us on the web at imagesensing.com.
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