Alaska State Troopers Purchase TASER International's ADVANCED TASER M26; Second Order Expands Program to Include Village Public Safety Officers.Business Editors SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2002 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. Inc. (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), a provider of advanced less-lethal weapons for use in the law enforcement, private security and personal defense markets, Wednesday announced the Alaska State Troopers purchased 96 ADVANCED TASER Ta·ser A trademark used for a high-voltage stun gun. (R) M26 less-lethal weapons and accessories. The equipment is for their Trooper and Village Public Safety Officers (VPSO VPSO Village Public Safety Officer (Alaska) ). "The trooper's order is proof positive of a successful on-going ADVANCED TASER program in Alaska, and validates the highway patrol highway patrol n. A state law enforcement organization whose police officers patrol the public highways. market for our weapons," said Rick Smith, Chief Executive Officer of TASER International Inc. "The Alaska Troopers first ordered 35 ADVANCED TASERs in April 2000. To see a follow-up order that nearly triples their first order is a mark of success and a significant milestone for TASER International Inc. I believe this will further the market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women" of the ADVANCED TASER into the highway patrols of America. "The total purchase order of 96 M26s plus accessories is valued at approximately $51,000 and will provide a tremendous upgrade in less-lethal technology for the Alaska State Troopers," continued Smith. "Less-lethal technology will allow the Alaska State Troopers and Village Public Safety Officers to better serve the citizens in their communities," said Colonel Randy Crawford, director of the Alaska State Troopers. "The ADVANCED TASER will add another effective instrument to each officer's arsenal in their effort to provide a safer community." The ADVANCED TASER is designed to transmit electrical impulses that temporarily disrupt the body's central nervous system. The M26 will aid officers in handling and apprehending high-risk suspects. The ADVANCED TASER will be deployed by Alaska State Trooper patrolmen and Village Public Safety Officers. About TASER International Inc. 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 1,400 law enforcement and correctional agencies in the United States and Canada. For further information contact Steve Tuttle, Director of Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most at Steve@TASER.com or call 800/978-2737 ext. 2006. |
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