SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq:
AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies,
announced today that it has been awarded the national tender to
supply TASER conductive electrical devices (CEDs) to law
enforcement agencies across Italy.
Under terms of the contract, signed in early July 2021, 4,482 TASER CEDs will be deployed to
Italian forces of Polizia di Stato, Arma dei Carabinieri and
Guardia di Finanza by the end of the year.
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The process for the experimental use of CEDs by Italian law
enforcement agencies began in 2014, with beta testing launching in
2018 with the forces of the State Police, Carabinieri and Guardia
di Finanza in 12 Italian cities including Milan, Turin,
Genoa, Padua, Reggio Emilia,
Bologna, Florence, Caserta, Naples, Brindisi, Catania and Palermo. The
experimentation was successful, and in January 2020, the Council of Ministers approved
regulation, to be adopted by decree of the President of the
Republic, adding CEDs to the list of approved weapons in use by the
Italian Police Force. Axon was awarded the national tender after
successful completion of all requested tests and compliance
checks.
"We are very excited about the successful conclusion of this
trial, and honored to have been selected to supply Italy's police forces with Axon TASER X2
CEDs," says Loris Angeloni, Managing
Director of Axon Italy. "Axon's mission is to protect life, which
is why we remain committed to developing de-escalation technology
and training for law enforcement and the communities they
serve."
Axon, who recently welcomed Ravenna and Latisana Municipal
Police agencies as customers, is committed to expanding its
presence in Italy and providing
market-leading technology to public safety officers, and is
thrilled to be partnering with Italian forces as they deploy TASER
CEDs. By equipping officers with these less-than-lethal devices,
law enforcement agencies throughout Italy will be able to safely handle situations
and reduce injuries to officers and the public.
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 with the goal of helping everyone get home
safe.
We work hard for those who put themselves in harm's way for all
of us. To date, more than 251,000 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. Axon is a global
company with headquarters in Scottsdale,
Ariz. and global software engineering hub in Seattle, Wash., as well as additional offices
in Australia, Canada, Finland, Vietnam, the UK and the Netherlands.
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