L-1 Identity Solutions Receives $9.6 Million in New Orders for HIIDETM and PIER

STAMFORD, Conn.--(Business Wire)--
L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: ID), a leading provider of identity
solutions and services, received new orders totaling $9.6 million for HIIDE and
PIER mobile biometric recognition systems to be deployed in areas of conflict as
part of existing customer agreements. Two thirds of the HIIDE order and all of
the PIERs are expected to ship in the third quarter. The remaining HIIDEs will
be shipped in Q4 2009. The order was received by the Biometrics Division of L-1.

"These orders continue to reinforce our position as a premier supplier of proven
technology that is unmatched in the field and critical to our troops` safety and
the security of our nation," said Robert V. LaPenta, Chairman, President and CEO
of L-1 Identity Solutions.

HIIDE is the world's first ruggedized tri-modal mobile biometric enrollment and
recognition device providing real-time identification using iris, finger and
face biometrics. First introduced in 2005, it is the most pervasive device of
its kind with over 10,000 devices fielded into areas of global conflict. It is
also the most widely deployed multi-modal device with defense agencies. More
than 4,500 PIER devices are in the field today, used for iris-based mobile
biometric enrollment and identification.

About L-1 Identity Solutions

L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: ID) protects and secures personal identities
and assets. Its divisions include Biometrics, Secure Credentialing and
Enterprise Access solutions, as well as Enrollment and Government Consulting
services. With the trust and confidence in individual identities provided by
L-1, international governments, federal and state agencies, law enforcement and
commercial businesses can better guard the public against global terrorism,
crime and identity theft fostered by fraudulent identity. L-1 Identity Solutions
has more than 2,200 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.
For more information, visit www.L1ID.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release and those made
from time to time by L-1 Identity Solutions through its senior management are
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's
current views based on management's beliefs and assumptions and information
currently available. Forward-looking statements concerning future plans or
results are necessarily only estimates, and actual results could differ
materially from expectations. Certain factors that could cause or contribute to
such differences include, among other things, availability of government funding
for L-1's products and solutions, the unpredictable nature of working with
federal, state and local government customers, and general economic and
political conditions. Additional risks and uncertainties are described in the
Securities and Exchange Commission filings of the Company, including the
Company`s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and the Company`s Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. L-1 Identity Solutions expressly
disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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L-1 Identity Solutions
Doni Fordyce, 203-504-1109
dfordyce@L1ID.com

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