SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW) today announced the addition of David R. Loesch, 57, to its board of directors, increasing the total number of members to six.
Mr. Loesch recently retired as Assistant Director in Charge of the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He was appointed to that position by FBI Director Freeh, with the concurrence of Attorney General Janet Reno, in 1999. Mr. Loesch began his investigative career with the FBI in 1972 as a Special Agent. He rose through the ranks, serving in a number of supervisory and management positions at the field and headquarters level. He was promoted to the Senior Executive Service in December 1994 and assigned to the CJIS Division, where he served as a Section Chief and Deputy Assistant Director prior to his appointment as Assistant Director. He was awarded the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive in 1998. Mr. Loesch served in the U.S. Army as an officer with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. He earned a bachelor's degree from Canisius College, in Buffalo, N.Y., and a master's degree in criminal justice from George Washington University.
Jim Miller, chairman and chief executive officer of ImageWare Systems, said, "We are delighted to have David Loesch join our board and look forward to his many contributions to both our high-tech identification and law enforcement businesses. His extensive experience gained from nearly 30 years of service at the FBI will provide our management team with invaluable insights."
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 applies its core technology to create secure identification systems. The company's smart card ID systems include an associated information database, and are designed to provide facility security for public and private organizations including airports, universities, government agencies and businesses of all sizes. 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 standalone, networked or Web-based platform. Through its Digital Photography Systems Group, ImageWare creates software and Web-based solutions for professional photographers to capture and modify digital photos for events such as sports or weddings, school photos and studio portraits.