SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq:
AAXN), the global leader in connected public safety technologies,
today announced that the Los
Angeles Police Department (LAPD) renewed their 5-year
contract with Axon and purchased 5,260 TASER 7 energy weapons and
355 Axon Body 3 cameras. With this purchase, LAPD now deploys 7,355
Axon body cameras and 7,530 TASER 7 energy weapons making this the
largest energy weapon deployment in the U.S.
"The TASER 7 and Axon Body 3 are great opportunities for our
customers to truly harness the power of the Axon network in order
to provide greater accountability and transparency," says Axon CEO
and founder, Rick Smith. "We are
thrilled to see agencies implement these advanced technology
solutions within their departments as they continue to serve and
protect their communities."
Significant orders for Axon's products were received from the
following domestic agencies and represent only those agencies who
granted permission to be named:
- Fairfax County Police Department (VA): 726 Fleet 2 and Axon
Interview cameras across 10 locations totaling 53 rooms
- Suffolk County Police Department (NY): 2,100 TASER 7 energy
weapons
- San Jose Police Department
(CA): 1,160 TASER 7 energy weapons
- Tucson Police Department (AZ):
838 TASER 7 energy weapons and 905 Axon Body 3 cameras
About Axon
Axon is a network of devices, apps and people that helps public
safety personnel become smarter and safer. With a mission of
protecting life, our technologies give customers the confidence,
focus and time they need to keep their communities safe. Our
products impact every aspect of a public safety officer's
day-to-day experience.
We work hard for those who put themselves in harm's way for all
of us. To date, there are more than 300,000 software seats booked
on the Axon network around the world and more than 244,000 lives
and countless dollars have been saved with the Axon network of
devices, apps, and people. Learn more at www.axon.com or by calling
(800) 978-2737.
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trademark of Twitter, Inc. Axon, Axon Body, Axon Citizen, Axon
Interview, Fleet and TASER 7 are trademarks of Axon Enterprise,
Inc., some of which are registered in the US and other countries.
For more information, visit https://www.axon.com/legal. All rights
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CONTACT:
Sydney Siegmeth
VP, Global Communications
Press@Axon.com
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