WALL, N.J., May 13, 2005 -- BIO-key International, Inc., the leader in finger-based biometric identification and wireless public safety solutions, has been awarded a contract to equip Galax, Virginia law enforcement and fire professionals with its MobileCOP(TM) and PacketCluster Rescue mobile data solutions. The system will provide first responders with interoperable communications for silent and secure messaging between law enforcement and fire.

In addition to the integrated communications, law enforcement personnel will have rapid access to wants, warrants, stolen vehicles and other criminal justice information, enhancing officer safety and productivity. The city plans to interface their computer aided dispatch system to BIO-key's MobileCOP solution in the near future, providing additional value to first responders for both police and fire.

"With MobileCOP installed in our vehicles officers can access NCIC, NLETS, DMV and other criminal justice databases in seconds," commented Captain James Cox, of the Galax Police Department. "This reduces radio traffic with dispatch and gives our officers the advantage in dealing with a potentially serious situation."

"BIO-key is delighted to be selected by the City of Galax as their partner for a wireless mobile data system," said Randy Fodero, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing. "Once again, we see that our solutions generate value for our customers through increased staff productivity, faster response to public safety needs and greater officer safety," he concluded.

About BIO-key

BIO-key develops and delivers advanced identification solutions and information services to law enforcement departments, public safety agencies, government and private sector customers. BIO-key's mobile wireless technology provides first responders with critical, reliable, real-time data and images from local, state and national databases. BIO-key's high-performance, scalable, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy biometric finger identification technology accurately identifies and authenticates users of wireless and enterprise data to improve security, convenience and privacy and to reduce identity theft. Over 2,500 police, fire and emergency services departments in North America use BIO-key solutions, making BIO-key the leading supplier of mobile and wireless solutions for public safety worldwide.

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Julie Garand
508-460-4036
Julie.garand@bio-key.com