SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TASER International,
Inc. (Nasdaq: TASR; TASRW), a market leader in advanced less-lethal weapons,
today announced that the Kansas City Police Department ordered over
300 TASER X26 conducted energy weapons and accessories in an order valued at
over $245,000. In addition, the company received an order for over 300 TASER
X26 conducted energy weapons and accessories from the Charleston County
Sheriff's Office, South Carolina, in an order valued at over $280,000.
"In looking at less lethal options, the decision was made to purchase the
TASER X26 because it best protected our officers while allowing us to better
serve the community," stated Major Rick McLaughlin with the Kansas City,
Missouri Police Department.
"We are thrilled to see these additional orders conclude our year 2003, on
a strong note, as these departments begin deployment of TASER X26 conducted
energy weapons in 2004," commented Tom Smith, President of TASER
International, Inc.
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) M26 product uses proprietary technology to
incapacitate dangerous, combative, or high-risk subjects that may be
impervious to other less-lethal means. Its latest product, the TASER X26 is
60% smaller and lighter than the ADVANCED TASER M26 and reduces injury rates
to suspects and officers, thereby lowering liability risk and improving
officer safety. TASER(R) technology is currently in testing or deployment at
over 3,500 law enforcement and correctional agencies in the U.S. and Canada.
For more information go to http://www.TASER.com .
For further information contact Steve Tuttle, Director of Law Enforcement
Affairs at Steve@TASER.com or call 800-978-2737 ext. 2006, or +1-480-905-2006.
SOURCE TASER International, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Steve Tuttle, Director of Public Relations of
TASER International, Inc., +1-480-905-2006
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