SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon
(Nasdaq: AXON), the global leader in connected public safety
technologies, today announced the winners of the 2021 Axon RISE
Awards. Designed to honor those in public safety and community
organizations, the RISE Awards highlight the untold stories of the
everyday heroes among us. The 2021 winners are as follows:
- RISE Officer
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- School Resource Officer Joreeca Dinnall, Hendersonville Police
Department (N.C.)
- Sergeant Anthony Shea,
Orange County Sheriff's Office
(Fla.)
- Deputy Shawn Hearn, Bell County Sheriff's Office (Texas)
Hear the inspirational stories of our Officer winners here.
- RISE Agency
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- Tye Police
Department (Texas)
- RISE Community
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- Building Bridges Program, Niagara Falls (N.Y.)
Finalists were selected from over 150 nominees by nearly 17,000
community votes during a two-week voting period. The winners were
then chosen by a panel of judges. Officer winners each received a
trip to Axon's 2021 Accelerate conference and were recognized at a
special event during the conference.
Both Agency and Community winners will receive a $7,500 Axon grant to be put towards their
foundation in support of community programs. The prize funds
received by the Tye Police
Department will go toward Operation Brown Bag.
"Axon's RISE Awards showcase the extraordinary courage, compassion
and dedication to community demonstrated by officers, agencies and
community organizations across the country," said Axon CEO and
founder Rick Smith. "From the
individual officers who put their lives on the line each day, to
public safety agencies who work tirelessly to protect and enhance
their communities, to community organizations who work hand in hand
with public safety leaders to build a better future, Axon is
incredibly proud to highlight those doing inspiring work in the
world. Our hope is that the stories of heroism and valor
highlighted through these awards will inspire others as much as
they inspire us."
Axon also announced the relaunch of the Jack Cover Medal of
Heroism award and presented Deputy Charles
Williams from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office with
this prestigious award at Axon Accelerate. This award recognizes
officers who save a life. See Deputy Charles Williams's story here.
Axon is accepting stories year-round of officers and community
partners who show extraordinary courage, ingenuity and compassion.
To nominate an officer for a RISE or Jack Cover Medal of Heroism
award, please share your story at stories@axon.com.
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 257,000 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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Axon PR Manager
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