UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 7, 2011

Commission File Number:  001-15757

ImageWare Systems, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
33-0224167
(IRS Employer Identification No.)



10815 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 310, San Diego, California 92127
(Address of principal executive offices)

858-673-8600
(Registrant's Telephone number)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On Thursday, October 6, 2007, John L. Holleran, a member of the Board of Directors of ImageWare Systems, Inc. (the "Company") passed away. The remaining members of the Board of Directors of the Company intend to appoint a new director to fill the vacancy on the Board of Directors created as a result of Mr. Holleran's untimely passing.


SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
ImageWare Systems, Inc.


Date:   October 11, 2011
By: /s/ Wayne Wetherell

Name: Wayne Wetherell
Title: Chief Financial Officer