FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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December 13, 2001

Steve Tuttle
Director of Public Relations
TASER International, Inc.
(480) 905-2006

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.
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® product uses proprietary technology to
incapacitate 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® is currently in testing or deployment at over 1,000 law enforcement and correctional
agencies in the U.S. and Canada.
For further information contact Steve Tuttle, Director of Public Relations at Steve@TASER.com or call 800-9782737 ext. 2006.
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