BIO-key Awarded Contract to Integrate Fire and Police Dept Information

BIO-key International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BKYI), the leader in finger-based biometric
identification and wireless public safety solutions, has been awarded a
contract and is installing "PacketCluster Rescue" software on department staff
cars in the Lewiston, Maine Fire Department. Lewiston's plans include the
purchase of additional licenses to install on the department's engines and
other apparatus. With this new mobile software, the Lewiston Fire Department
will be tightly integrated with their existing BIO-key law enforcement system
and Fire RMS(TM) records management solution, providing interoperable
communication among all first responders.

Once fully deployed, firefighters responding to alarms will see dispatch
information prominently displayed on their wireless laptop screens in their
fire trucks, ensuring accuracy of the incident information and location. That
same information is sent to their records system, automatically populating the
appropriate fields in the incident report, saving time and improving
efficiency. The contract includes upgrading their BIO-key FireRMS records
management system and interfacing it to a new computer aided dispatch (CAD)
system. The system sale and support for the entire project is managed by BIO-
key's business partner, TransCOR Information Technology of Georgetown,
Massachusetts.

In addition to receiving dispatch information wirelessly, Lewiston
firefighters and incident command officers will now have real-time access to
key information regarding occupancies, building structures and hazardous
materials -- all to help mitigate risks and improve the safety of firefighters
and the public.

"Adding BIO-key's mobile solution to the existing fire records management
system will improve our efficiency and enhance firefighter and the public's
safety," according to Assistant Chief Paul LeClair. "This new system will
also help us to capture accurate response times on incidents in our community.
Accurate information is the first step in assessing performance and ultimately
improving our Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating. And that means lower
insurance rates for the citizens and businesses in Lewiston, Maine."

"Lewiston's deployment of our mobile solution for Fire is consistent with
the 911 Commission's recommendation to get timely integrated information in
the hands of first responders," says Michael DePasquale, BIO-key CEO.
"Whether it's dispatch information, messaging with their police counterparts
or access to mission-critical information from our Fire records management
system they can now get information when and where they need it."

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.

About TransCOR Information Technology

TransCOR Information Technologies is the Northeast's leading supplier,
integrator and installer of rugged mobile computing solutions including
leading manufacturers' computers and wireless gear for in-vehicle and field
use -- allowing productivity in challenging environments, regardless of
weather or conditions. ( http://www.TransCOR-IT.com )

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circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.

For more information contact:
Julie Garand
508-460-4036
julie.garand@bio-key.com

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