``Orlando, FL, Police Deploy More Tasers, U.K. Plans Five Trials'': A Web Radio Series Featuring Interviews With CEOs, by IPOdesktop.com.Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2003 IPOdesktop.com presents "Orlando (FL) Police deploy more Tasers(R), U.K. plans five trials," a web radio show with Tom Smith, President of Taser International TASER International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASR) is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of less-lethal[1] electroshock guns in the United States. It is based at Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. It makes Tasers, the most common brand of electroshock gun. (Nasdaq:TASR TASR Tlacova Agentura Slovenskej Republiky (News Agency of the Slovak Republic) TASR Terminal Airport Surveillance Radar TASR Tactical Automated Situational Receiver TASR Telecommunication Assessment Survey Report ) (Nasdaq:TASRW). TASR provides advanced less-lethal weapons for use in the law enforcement, private security, and personal defense markets. CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Guest: Tom Smith, President of Taser International Show host: Francis Gaskins gas·kin n. 1. The part of the hind leg of a horse or related animal between the stifle and the hock. 2. gaskins Obsolete Galligaskins. [Probably short for galligaskins.] , Editor, http://www.IPOdesktop.com CLICK-TO-LISTEN For RealAudio: http://www.gaskinsco.com/tasr8.ram For Windows Media: http://www.gaskinsco.com/tasr8.asx (If these are not direct links simply copy and paste To copy files from one location to another or to copy text and images from one document to another. All modern operating systems and applications have a copy and paste capability that is typically selected from an Edit menu. See cut and paste and Win Copy between windows. to your Internet browser to listen to the interview) TASER(R) INTRODUCTION -- Tasers: less-lethal weapons for law enforcement, personal defense, private security -- Benefits: reduces injuries, reduces liability, increases officer's safety ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT The Orlando Police Department (OPD) is a municipal police agency responsible for law enforcement within the city limits of Orlando, Florida. OPD currently employs over 900 sworn officers and civilian employees. -- First responders at the patrol level are equipped with Tasers(R) -- Follows a test and evaluation period Evaluation period The time interval over which funds assess a money manager's performance. during which Tasers demonstrated substantial reduction in risk to suspects and officers, plus cost savings UNITED KINGDOM -- After 24 months of testing and evaluation -- Five police forces named to take part in a six month Taser trial -- Coordinated at the central government level by the Home Office Minister -- Mirrors a similar experience in Canada three years ago EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL -- Tuesday, February 4, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time ARCHIVED TASR AGENDAS & RADIO SHOWS To access archived analytical audio interviews http://www.gaskinsco.com/TASR.htm (click) Forward Looking Statements http://www.gaskinsco.com/forwardlooking.htm About TASER International, Inc. http://www.taser.com/ TASER International, Inc. provides advanced less-lethal weapons for use in the law enforcement, private security, and personal defense markets. Its flagship ADVANCED TASER(R) product uses proprietary technology to incapacitate in·ca·pac·i·tate tr.v. in·ca·pac·i·tat·ed, in·ca·pac·i·tat·ing, in·ca·pac·i·tates 1. To deprive of strength or ability; disable. 2. To make legally ineligible; disqualify. dangerous, combative, or high-risk subjects that may be impervious to other less-lethal means. This technology reduces injury rates to suspects and officers, thereby lowering liability risk and improving officer safety. The ADVANCED TASER(R) is currently in testing or deployment at over 1,500 law enforcement and correctional agencies in the U.S. and Canada. |
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