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Wisconsin
Law Enforcement Agencies Get New Crime Suspect Identification
Technology From IQ Biometrix
Software
Creates Fast, Accurate Composite Sketches of Police Suspects
to Help in Arrests
FREMONT,
Calif, March 9, 2004 -- IQ Biometrix Inc. (OTCBB:IQBM) today
announced that Wisconsin law enforcement agencies will get
training in a new leading edge technology to identify, track
and apprehend criminals. Investigators from a dozen Wisconsin
agencies will be participating in advanced training in FACES(TM)
on March 11. They will also learn witness interview techniques
to develop accurate composites and review legal issues around
use of composite evidence.
The
IQ Biometrix FACES(TM) system allows photo-like images of
suspects to be created on a computer by selecting from a
database of 4400 facial features, hair styles, hats, scars
and tattoos. This capability means that any police officer
can create a composite -- regardless of their artistic skills
or experience. It allows composites to be developed without
the cost or delay of using a professional sketch artist.
FACES(TM)
composites can be used in police bulletins to alert the
public and media. They can also be instantly transmitted
between police stations and patrol cars, or between different
jurisdictions to widen the search for suspects.
The
training is being sponsored by the Oshkosh Police Department
and will be take place at the Fox Valley Technical College
in Appleton.
"Our detectives have a particularly tough challenge
when a crime has been committed by an unknown perpetrator,"
said Sergeant Don Wilson of Oshkosh Police Department. "With
the IQ Biometrix FACES(TM) system detectives can quickly
develop composite images during their witness interviews
and use the composite to get a positive identification that
can lead to an arrest."
The
training is being delivered by CTS Associates, based in
Patchogue, N.Y., which provides special operations training
to police and military agencies across the country.
About
CTS Associates, Inc.
CTS Associates Inc. is headquartered in Patchogue, N.Y.
Its mission is to enhance operational capabilities of law
enforcement and military agencies through training and special
operations consulting in the U.S. and around the world.
All CTS consultants, instructors and associates have achieved
professional distinction in their fields. Core CTS training
programs cover: tactical communication, intelligence and
link analysis, contemporary terrorism, interview and interrogation
techniques, criminal profiling, physical surveillance, and
gang recognition and investigation. Further information
about CTS can be found at http://www.ctsassociatesinc.com.
About
IQ Biometrix, Inc.
IQ Biometrix, Inc. (IQBM) provides law enforcement and security
technology solutions for government and private industry.
IQ Biometrix, an innovative California-based company is
a leading provider of facial composite technology for law
enforcement agencies in North America. FACES(TM) is currently
used by thousands of policing agencies worldwide, including
the Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation. IQBM is currently developing new applications
based on this foundation technology tailored to meet the
needs of national, business and personal security. Its solutions
practice is focused on integrating IQBM and partner technologies
to provide customized responses to client needs. Further
information about IQBM can be found at www.iqbiometrix.com.
Contact:
Liviakis Financial Communications
John Liviakis, 415-389-4670
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