WALL, N.J., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BIO-key International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BKYI), a leader in finger-based biometric identification and wireless public safety solutions, announced today that, through its partner Radio Communications in Glen Allen, Virginia, it has been awarded a contract by Brunswick County, Virginia to provide mobile data connectivity between dispatchers and the sheriff's office vehicle fleet. Brunswick County is the third Virginia county to select BIO-key's MobileCop solution in as many months.

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A largely rural county of over 550 square miles located in south central Virginia, highly reliable mobile connectivity is critical to the agency's ability to provide effective service. MobileCop's superior functionality will provide deputies in the field with a wide breath of capabilities for silent and secure data communication. According to Will Smithson, Public Safety Account Manager, Radio Communications of Virginia, "Brunswick County selected MobileCop because it is a superior turn-key solution for providing the deputies in the field the information they need when and where they need it. And MobileCop comes with a high level of support from both companies."

"MobileCop is the preeminent solution for providing first responders in the field with critical information, increasing their efficiency and making them and their communities safer," said Ken Souza, BIO-key's general manager for Law Enforcement. "We are pleased that Brunswick County has chosen to arm their deputies with MobileCop to protect their community."

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. (http://www.bio-key.com)

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About Radio Communications of Virginia, Inc.

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