Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Selects TASER International’s

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Selects TASER International's
ADVANCED TASER M26 to replace older Tasertron units
SCOTTSDALE, AZ., December 13, 2001. TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq: TASR), announced today
that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) purchased 500 ADVANCED TASER® M26 less-lethal
weapons where 250 are to replace existing Tasertron units.
"We are particularly pleased with the award of this purchase order, particularly after their extensive field
tests," said Rick Smith Chief Executive Officer of TASER International, Inc. "LAPD was one of the most
significant users of earlier generation TASER technology and probably has more field experience using
this technology than any other U.S. department. This now places the ADVANCED TASER in the third
largest U.S. police department in addition to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, the largest U.S.
sheriff's department. The LAPD is internationally renowned as one of the most prestigious police
agencies in the world. Their selection of the ADVANCED TASER as a less-lethal weapon platform should
further accelerate the adoption of the ADVANCED TASER by other law enforcement agencies, in addition
to the over 1,000 police departments already using our technology," continued Mr. Smith.
"The LAPD purchase will replace their older TASER equipment with 'third-generation' ADVANCED TASER
M26 technology by TASER International. The total purchase order is approximately $225,000 that will
provide a tremendous upgrade in technology for LAPD. The ADVANCED TASER M26 is nearly four times
more powerful than previous LAPD TASERs, and our M26 provides the LAPD with built-in laser sights and
an onboard data chip that records the time and date of each firing to backup an officer's use of force
reports," said Mr. Smith.
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 LAPD patrolmen and SWAT team members.

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