Axon

About

Axon Enterprise, Inc. is a prominent American company specializing in the development of technology and weapons products for law enforcement, military, and civilian use. Originally founded as TASER International in 1993 by Rick Smith and Thomas P. Smith, the company initially focused on TASER electroshock weapons. Over the years, Axon has significantly diversified its product portfolio to include a comprehensive suite of public safety solutions. This expansion includes body-worn cameras, in-car camera systems, and a cloud-based digital evidence management platform known as Evidence.com. The company also offers computer-aided dispatch software and other productivity tools designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public safety operations. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Axon has a global presence with offices in various countries, including Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. The company's mission is to protect life, with a long-term goal of making the bullet obsolete and reducing social conflict. Axon's technology is widely adopted by law enforcement agencies in the United States and internationally. As of 2017, Axon's body-worn cameras held a significant market share among police departments in major U.S. cities. The company continues to innovate in the public safety sector, investing in areas like artificial intelligence to further support law enforcement and improve community safety. Axon's ecosystem of devices, apps, and personnel aims to provide public safety professionals with the tools they need to de-escalate situations, capture truth, and accelerate justice.