SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq:
AAXN), the global leader in connected public safety technologies,
today announced the first successful deployment of its new
charitable program Axon Aid, which aims to assist cities following
large-scale disasters at no cost to citizens. Axon Aid consists of
a team of trained Axon volunteers*, equipped with drone technology
and Axon Fleet 2 vehicles, who deploy before a natural disaster
hits. The first pilot program for Axon Aid launched last week with
Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) before Hurricane Barry hit.
Axon Aid runs from June through November, which is hurricane season
in the U.S. To learn more, reach out to aid@axon.com.
Following a natural disaster such as flooding, hurricanes and
earthquakes, it can be difficult for a city to gain visibility into
exactly where the damage has occurred and what fixes are needed to
get infrastructure back up and running. The drone technology
offered through the Axon Aid program assists officials in quickly
gathering situational awareness through Axon's digital evidence
management system, Axon Evidence. Search and rescue efforts, which
are often done manually on foot, also benefit. With drone
technology, the aerial livestream can help identify victims in need
of help and guide first responders to bring aid more quickly.
The Axon Aid deployment process activates when a natural
disaster is forecasted. The Axon Aid team, which is completely
self-sufficient with food, water, electricity, and sleeping
arrangements, immediately deploys to the affected area's emergency
command center.
"Baton Rouge Police and the entire Baton
Rouge community are thankful to have Axon's assistance
during Barry's Tropical Storm," says Baton Rouge Police Department
Chief Murphy Paul. "Over 900 photos that were provided to us by
drone imagery before, during and after the storm were very
beneficial in helping us track potential problem areas within the
parish. We hope to have Axon Aid continued support during emergency
situations."
"We are proud to offer this charitable program and stand
hand-in-hand with partner agencies during their most chaotic
times," says Axon CEO and founder Rick
Smith. "At Axon, we have the tools to help - and we want to
be able to offer those tools when they can be most impactful."
*The Axon Aid volunteers consist of Axon employees across
several departments who choose to deploy when an agency calls on
Axon Aid for assistance. Collectively, the team brings extensive
experience in fire, emergency medical services, drone and emergency
response operations.
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 371,100 software seats booked
on the Axon network around the world and more than 220,000 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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