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On this Company episode of The Synopsis we draw on our 75-page research report on Axon Enterprises, a leading law enforcement technology provider, for a very in-depth break down of the company. Founder Rick Smith took a failed concept—the TASER—and not only created a succesful business around it, but made it become a mainstay of policing. Not content to just reinvent how policing worked in the field, Axon pushed into other critical areas of law enforcement like officer video, cloud-based data management, and vertical software. A 1,000x return since going public in 2001, Axon is one of the highest returning stocks of all time. But more interesting than the investment returns, is all of the lessons we can learn from Billionaire Founder Rick Smith.  Learn more about our 75-page research report here.  For full access to all of our in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here.  If you need help getting Speedwell Research to become an approved research vendor, so you can expense your subscription, please email info@speedwellresearch.com  *~*~*~* Mentioned Speedwell Memos:  Minimum Viable Products versus Maximum Possible Products How Axon's Founder Built a $35bn Business: 10 Lessons from Rick Smith -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes Part 1: Founding History and Background (0:00) Axon Overview (3:34) — Background of the Advent of the TASER (12:08)— Rick Smith Reinvents the TASER and the Founding of AirTaser (15:39) — AirTaser Early Struggles (23:20) — Taser International rename, Going Public (34:36) — Broadening their Mission and Product Lines, Introducing Axon (43:47) — R&D Fumbles, Importance of Knowing when to Iterate vs Innovate (51:11) — Axon Camera Business Frictions,  Gaining Adoption and Building a Competitive Moat (1:17:57) — Concluding History *~* Part 2: Financials, Industry, Competition, and Valuation (1:26:22) — Revenue Segments, Business Model (1:43:39) — Profitability and Mature Margins (1:47:45) — Industry and TAM, Pricing Power (1:57:59) — Competition (2:29:38) — Why Axon Wins (One Breath Take) (2:33:36) — ROIC, Mature Profitability, Free Cash Flow (2:40:51) — Valuation (2:44:07) — Risks (2:49:01) — Free Axon Resources from Speedwell -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more!   Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. At the time of recording contributors had a position in Perimeter Solutions. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on also may have  a position in Perimeter Solutions. This may change without notice. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

This episode was recorded at Axon Week 2024. Axon Week 2025 will take place April 22-25 in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more at https://www.axonweek.com/. In this special episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley sits down with Rick Smith, the visionary founder of Axon, formerly known as TASER International. Smith talks about the advancements discussed during Axon Week, including the TASER 10, virtual reality-based training and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on policing. The conversation delves into how these innovations are poised to enhance officer safety, increase efficiency and reduce critical incidents. With real-world examples and insights, Smith explains the journey from early TASERs to the latest TASER 10, emphasizing its potential to outperform traditional firearms. The episode also explores how virtual reality is revolutionizing training methods, making them more effective and accessible. Additionally, the discussion covers AI tools like Draft One, which streamline report writing, allowing officers to focus more on community engagement and proactive policing. For a behind-the-scenes look, visit this Policing Matters podcast article on Police1.com/policing-matters to see Jim and Rick in person!

In this engaging episode of The Candy Valentino Show, Candy Valentino interviews Tom Smith, the visionary CEO of Set Jet and co-founder of Taser International. Tom shares his incredible journey, from the early days of entrepreneurship influenced by his family, to the founding of Taser International and the transformative experiences that led to its success worldwide Tom discusses the importance of community, providing exceptional customer experience, and hiring a team that is better than you are at what you do.Subscribe and tune in for more episodes of The Candy Valentino Show, where we uncover the real stories behind business and wealth building.Key moments in this episode:0:07  Tom's early entrepreneurial influences and passion.1:43  The personal event that inspired the creation of Taser.4:05 The perseverance required for Taser's success.7:49 The valuable advice from Tom's father that spurred persistence.9:07  Lessons from past mistakes and the struggle to secure investment.17:52 Tom's approach to leadership and learning from failures.30:19  Insights into the operations, marketing strategies, and digital presence of Set Jet.41:15  Set Jet's expansion plans, upcoming projects, and Tom's personal passion for addressing Alzheimer's and dementia.Connect with Candy Valentino:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube

Lieutenant John Baysinger is a 26-year member of the Anderson Police Department.Lieutenant Baysinger was named Accreditation Manager in August of 2022 and has overseen the accreditation process for the Anderson Police Department since this time. He is a 1988 graduate of Madison-Heights High School in Anderson, Indiana and holds an Associate's Degree from Columbia Southern University.Prior to joining the Anderson Police Department, Lieutenant Baysinger joined the United States Marine Corps from 1988 to 1996. He has served as a Patrol Officer, Patrol Supervisor, Swat Team Operator as well as Swat Team Commander. Lieutenant Baysinger is also a certified Senior Instructor by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board and holds certifications with Force Science, and Taser International, as well as certifications in Defensive Tactics, ground fighting, and physical fitness. He has earned multiple commendations and awards throughout his 26-year career with the Anderson Police Department.In his off-duty time, he enjoys time with his wife, his 5 children, and with his 4 grandchildren and is also an avid camper, golfer, and fitness enthusiast.Lieutenant John Baysinger is currently assigned as the Training Coordinator for the Anderson Police Department. LINKS - Burnt Out Podcast: https://burntoutpodcast.orgProduced by MyPodcast.Media#marines #lawenforcement #police #policedepartment #patrolofficer #swatteam #andersonindiana #firstresponder #firstresponderwellness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #civilservant #substanceusedisorder #recovery #recoveryispossible

Paki & Chris invite CEO and Co-Founder of Set Jet @setjet (Tom Smith @tpsmith99), to join the CIRCLE for Episode 124.

Equity Mates Stock of the Year is back again, and this time, Bryce and Ren have selected Axon Enterprise and Infosys to go head-to-head. Alec's choice: Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON) Axon Enterprise, previously known as Taser International, has been providing non-lethal weapons to law enforcement agencies worldwide since the 1970s. With the rise of police accountability and the demand for body-worn cameras, Axon Enterprise has been at the forefront of these changes. Its primary product is the Taser stun gun, which incapacitates targets with an electric shock. Recently, Axon Enterprise has been trying to move to a recurring revenue model, & the results have been promising. In 2016, 34% of its revenue came from recurring sources, & in 2020, that number had risen to 73%. Over the past 12 months, the stock has risen by 34%. Bryce's choice: Infosys (NYSE: INFY) Infosys is an Indian multinational technology company that provides consulting, software development, & outsourcing services to its clients. Its services range from helping companies set up an online store to creating mobile apps for banking customers. The company has a global footprint, with over 300,000 employees in 54 countries. It's been carbon-neutral for the past 3 years, which is an impressive feat. Boasts a market cap of $80 billion and a balance sheet that shows $2.3 billion in cash & no debt.Its also grown revenue from $10 billion to $17 billion over the past five years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%.Who's getting the crown in 2023? Bryce mentions the Rask x EM course, check it out here. -----The Equity Mates Community Survey is here. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023 The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023 - T&C details here.If you want to be part of an even bigger FinFest in November 2023, register your details for Earlybird details.Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. *****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****Equity Mates Investing Podcast is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your brand imprisoned by a single product?  Don't worry…we know someone on the inside who can help you escape. Some guy with an insane plan and a blueprint of the prison facility tattooed all over his body.  Once you're out you'll be on the run, wanted by the Feds—and of course, you'll be caught up in a steamy love triangle.  But don't worry…we're gonna get you out of here.  Let's Try This Again.  All right. Now that Prison Break's out of my system…let me properly introduce this month's branding topic, along with the overarching question.  If your company finds itself branded all around ONE product, how does it pivot away from that?  Should it?  If so, then how does a company with a Johnny-One-Note product line rebrand itself so that people see a unified, authentic, corporate identity that stands behind all of its products?  To anchor this in a real-world case study, how does a company like Axon, (formerly Taser International, the company known for building Tasers comes to mind…) steer away from being overly defined by one product in the first place?  Tough questions…but if you feel like one product or service has put your brand in prison, here's our thoughts on making a break for it.  https://youtu.be/lgof12A0QPw Before You Rebrand Count the cost.  Rebranding your entire organization is a huge endeavor, so before you go down that road, think broadly and strategically. Consider the big picture of your brand, your products, and where you might be heading.   A little more about Taser International, which dominated the market for Tasers and then, (surprise, surprise), became singularly identified with selling Tasers. While Taser had other products, breaking out of the one-product prison came at a price — rebranding their entire organization as Axon Enterprises, a supplier of body cams, drones, and all kinds of law enforcement accessories.  While we can chalk up Axon as a success story — one of a challenging, but necessary rebrand from a single product brand to a broader corporate identity — consider them an exception.   They're also a good case study of why establishing your organizational brand clearly, purposefully, and early on can give you a sense of where you want to go beyond one product.   Brand Like an Extended Family If your company houses multiple products, define your brand in a way that allows it to house all of those products in a cohesive, authentic, and yet recognizable way.  Piece of cake, right?  We grant that it's not a trivial undertaking. But if your company houses multiple products, developing your brand into one that can lend full support and identification with all those products is well-worth the thought and planning.  When it works, it's pretty phenomenal.  If you think of companies like Apple or Nike, you see that this strategy of an overarching, organizational brand is one that drives demand for all the products they sell. Sure, the products themselves have their own brands, many with their own unique identities. But they all carry traits of the overarching corporate identity.  They're all part of the family.  For a fun analogy, you can think of a household brand as similar to the royal families that ruled England in an unbroken dynasty. Every member of the family shared a recognizable surname, not to mention a set of colors, a legacy, and a distinct family crest. While some of those royal families had to rebrand themselves (I'll tell you about how the Windors of Windsor Castle weren't really the Windsors some other time), the concept of a royal family name leads me to another situation — one where companies and brands need to be careful because the single product is a person.  When Everything's in A Name  You've probably heard of Dave Ramsey. If you haven't, he's a financial guy who became a household name for his advice about getting out of debt. He's also known for Financial Peace University. But while his main thing,

In our ninth installment of the Behind the Ball series, which takes a deeper look into how Graff Golf is developing a first-of-its-kind smart golf ball, host Sean Fairholm talks to VP of Hardware Eric Goodchild about his first few months on the job. Eric comes to the company with a true wealth of experience having attended Arizona State in their electrical engineering program, working five years at Taser International and being a co-founder and CTO at Aira, a company that drives innovation in wireless charging. He's done a little bit of everything in his young career and is now doing a tremendous job at Graff. In this conversation, we talk about his past experiences, what led him to Graff, what excites him about this opportunity and some of the milestones and challenges that he has encountered thus far.

If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready. At Safetyman Security Consulting, the mission is to teach you how to keep those you love safe. As the Lead Consultant; Corey Jones has more than 25 years of law Enforcement Training and Experience. Trained and certified by the State of New Jersey, Taser International, FEMA and the NJ Office of Domestic Preparedness. Corey Jones is a 25 year veteran of the Mount Laurel Police Department with over 15 of those years on the SWAT Team. During his tenure, he worked his way up to becoming one of the key commanders of the Burlington County regional SWAT Team. As acting Commander Corey was responsible for the resolution of numerous high-risk, critical incidents including: *Hostage Rescue *Barricaded Criminals *Barricaded Suicidal Subjects *Advanced Tactical Training for patrol officers from various agencies within county *Plan and led part over 20 search warrants without injury Due to his exceptional performance on the SWAT Team, P.O. Jones was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where his mindset for training fellow officers began. As Sergeant, Corey conducted and supervised advanced and routine training, public information, community policing, was responsible for the supervision and safety of numerous of officers, the control of Internal Affairs investigation, quality control and was the active incident commander for critical events. Corey is still certified as an Incident Commander at the 400 level and a firearms instructor. Corey retired in 2018 with the role of Sergeant and now is the owner and head instructor of Safetyman Consulting LLC. Safetyman offers several primary services which include: *Instructing civilians, security guards and a wide array of law enforcement services how to properly deploy firearms, tasers and other less lethal devices to protect themselves and be in compliance with New Jersey Law. *Active shooter prevention for businesses, school and places of worship *Crisis Management training and recovery *Verbal De-escalation and tactical communication training Corey also regularly takes part in giving back to his community by conducting speaking engagements with youth on how they can survive an encounter with police while protecting both their lives and their rights. He also has an online Tv show on www.rntelevision.com called “The Corey Jones Show” Corey has a weekly podcast on Spotify called “Safetyman Podcast” where he provides safety and readiness information. “My goal is to leverage my training and experience for your organization. I plan to deliver current industry standard content which is geared to build a culture or resilience and readiness in the face of unexpected adversity.” https://safetyman.co/de-escalation-and-crisis-intervention-training

If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready. At Safetyman Security Consulting, the mission is to teach you how to keep those you love safe. As the Lead Consultant; Corey Jones has more than 25 years of law Enforcement Training and Experience. Trained and certified by the State of New Jersey, Taser International, FEMA and the NJ Office of Domestic Preparedness. Corey Jones is a 25 year veteran of the Mount Laurel Police Department with over 15 of those years on the SWAT Team. During his tenure, he worked his way up to becoming one of the key commanders of the Burlington County regional SWAT Team. As acting Commander Corey was responsible for the resolution of numerous high-risk, critical incidents including: *Hostage Rescue *Barricaded Criminals *Barricaded Suicidal Subjects *Advanced Tactical Training for patrol officers from various agencies within county *Plan and led part over 20 search warrants without injury Due to his exceptional performance on the SWAT Team, P.O. Jones was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where his mindset for training fellow officers began. As Sergeant, Corey conducted and supervised advanced and routine training, public information, community policing, was responsible for the supervision and safety of numerous of officers, the control of Internal Affairs investigation, quality control and was the active incident commander for critical events. Corey is still certified as an Incident Commander at the 400 level and a firearms instructor. Corey retired in 2018 with the role of Sergeant and now is the owner and head instructor of Safetyman Consulting LLC. Safetyman offers several primary services which include: *Instructing civilians, security guards and a wide array of law enforcement services how to properly deploy firearms, tasers and other less lethal devices to protect themselves and be in compliance with New Jersey Law. *Active shooter prevention for businesses, school and places of worship *Crisis Management training and recovery *Verbal De-escalation and tactical communication training Corey also regularly takes part in giving back to his community by conducting speaking engagements with youth on how they can survive an encounter with police while protecting both their lives and their rights. He also has an online Tv show on www.rntelevision.com called “The Corey Jones Show” Corey has a weekly podcast on Spotify called “Safetyman Podcast” where he provides safety and readiness information. “My goal is to leverage my training and experience for your organization. I plan to deliver current industry standard content which is geared to build a culture or resilience and readiness in the face of unexpected adversity.” https://safetyman.co/de-escalation-and-crisis-intervention-training

Episode 201: On October 14, 2007, after a gruelling 20-hour journey from Poland, Robert Dziekanski, arrived at the YVR airport's international terminal in Richmond, B.C. Dziekanski, who spoke nor read any English, was unable to read the signs directing him to what he should do next or where he should go. The confused man spent ten hours in the airport wandering around the secure customs area. His mother was waiting for him with a friend only a few meters away in the public waiting area. Had the two been able to connect this story would have had a very different conclusion, but they did not. She left the airport, frustrated, hours before her son's final moments. Sources: Commissioner's Statement - Incident at Vancouver Airport - Canada.ca Report Following a Public Interest Investigation into a Chair-Initiated Complaint Respecting the Death in RCMP Custody of Mr. Robert Dziekanski | Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP Braidwood Inquiry Braidwood Commission Report Vancouver Sun — YVR Robert Dziekanski 2007 Taser incident — YouTube Vancouver Airport Tragedy - Canada — YouTube (song) Rundel v. British Columbia – Braidwood Commission, 2009 BCSC 814 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/2465p > Taser International, Inc. v. British Columbia, 2010 BCSC 1120 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/2c0pd > R. v. Bentley, 2013 BCSC 1125 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/g0349 > R. v. Bentley, 2013 BCSC 1364 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/fzvpn > R. v. Millington, 2014 BCSC 756 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/g6pxd > R. v. Millington, 2015 BCSC 143 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/gg44h > R. v. Bentley, 2015 BCCA 251 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/gjdgc > R. v. Robinson, 2015 BCSC 433 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/ggsh4 > R. v. Millington, 2015 BCSC 515 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/gh26c > R. v. Rundel, 2015 BCSC 1090 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/gjr5s > R. v. Millington, 2015 BCSC 1380 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/gkh89 > R. v. Millington, 2015 BCSC 1426 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/gkmrj > R. v. Robinson, 2015 BCSC 1535 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/gkwtz > R. v. Millington, 2016 BCCA 293 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/gshg5 > R. v. Robinson, 2017 BCCA 6 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/gwss2 > Criminal Law: Perjury | CanLII Connects Final report from Braidwood Commission finds Taser use unjustified Osoyoos First Nation Mountie still trying to clear his name 12 years after the Robert Dziekanski died - APTN News Mother of Robert Dziekanski dies during visit to Poland | Watch News Videos Online Blamed and Broken: The Mounties and the Death of Robert Dziekanski eBook : Petrovich, Curt: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store CBA British Columbia - In Memoriam: Thomas Braidwood Coroner's Report Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/darkpoutine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Desmoulin is the Principal of GTD Scientific Inc. GTD offers Biomechanical Consulting Services on behalf of clients throughout North America, as well as abroad. Focused practice areas include Injury Biomechanics, Incident Reconstruction and Physical Testing with a sub-specialty in the Science of Violence™. GTD has been retained in significant complex injury litigation cases involving municipal police department use of force, violent encounters and TASER International to name just a few examples. Furthermore, landmark testing and shooting reconstruction methodology developed by Dr. Desmoulin was recently upheld as reliable and admissible by the U.S. Federal District Court for the 9th District of California. In addition, Dr. Desmoulin was selected from an international pool of applicants to be the science and engineering host for Viacom Networks hit television show “Deadliest Warrior”. In this high-profile position he assessed engineering aspects, injury potential, and overall battlefield effectiveness of weapons used by warriors throughout history. The series filmed thirty-three episodes (1-hour format) and highlighted sixty-four warriors. Deadliest Warrior continues to air throughout the world in over sixteen countries, thirty- two different languages, and is available in over 96-million homes in the United States alone.”Originally aired Sep 24, 2020

Matt Morstad is the Senior Vice President of Customer Operations at Axon. Axon, formerly known as Taser International, is a global leader in smart weapons and cameras that are used by police agencies worldwide. Jonathan and Matt discuss the BWC (body-worn cameras) that officers use when investigating auto crashes, what new emerging technologies Axon is working on, and how Axon stores more data than Netflix's entire catalog.

Why Clint Eastwood and Rambo are NOT the solution: Reverend Markel Hutchins & CEO of Wrap Technologies Tom Smith ......Our guests on this episode are noted minister and social justice advocateReverend Markel Hutchins, who was mentored by many civil rights icons including the late Mrs. Coretta Scott King and Congressman John Lewis. Rev. Markel is one of our nation's most prominent "next generation" human & civil rights leaders. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Atlanta-based Movement Forward, Inc. As well as National Faith and Blue Weekend that was recently held in October 2020. National Faith and Blue Weekend was the most collaborative police-community engagement project in American history.Our other esteemed guest is: Tom Smith. Tom is an entrepreneur with a personal mission to make policing safer. Tom has over 25 years of experience launching innovative technology solutions in the law enforcement space. Most notably he was the co-Founder of TASER International (now Axon Enterprise, Inc.). He is currently President and CEO of Wrap Technologies, Inc., scaling domestic and international sales of the BolaWrap®, a remote restraint device for law enforcement and security agencies worldwide.Together they are the new dynamic Duo! More on Tom Smith and BolaWrap®: http://WrapTechnologies.com Social: Twitter: @WrapTechInc Instagram: wraptechnologiesMore on Reverend Markel Hutchins: @revmarkel http://revmarkel.com http://MovementForward.org .........To find out how you can hire Dov Baron The Dragonist as a speaker or strategist for your organization: DovBaron.com Come and join in the conversation and catch the videos exclusively in our Patreon Channel here https://www.Patreon.com/DovBaron See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Becoming Solutions Focused: Reverend Markel Hutchins & CEO of Wrap Technologies Tom Smith ......Our guests on this episode are noted minister and social justice advocateReverend Markel Hutchins, who was mentored by many civil rights icons including the late Mrs. Coretta Scott King and Congressman John Lewis. Rev. Markel is one of our nation's most prominent "next generation" human & civil rights leaders. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Atlanta-based Movement Forward, Inc. As well as National Faith and Blue Weekend that was recently held in October 2020. National Faith and Blue Weekend was the most collaborative police-community engagement project in American history.Our other esteemed guest is: Tom Smith. Tom is an entrepreneur with a personal mission to make policing safer. Tom has over 25 years of experience launching innovative technology solutions in the law enforcement space. Most notably he was the co-Founder of TASER International (now Axon Enterprise, Inc.). He is currently President and CEO of Wrap Technologies, Inc., scaling domestic and international sales of the BolaWrap®, a remote restraint device for law enforcement and security agencies worldwide.Together they are the new dynamic Duo! More on Tom Smith and BolaWrap®: http://WrapTechnologies.com Social: Twitter: @WrapTechInc Instagram: wraptechnologiesMore on Reverend Markel Hutchins: @revmarkel http://revmarkel.com http://MovementForward.org .........To find out how you can hire Dov Baron The Dragonist as a speaker or strategist for your organization: DovBaron.com Come and join in the conversation and catch the videos exclusively in our Patreon Channel here https://www.Patreon.com/DovBaron See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Path: Finding Faith in Each Other: Reverend Markel Hutchins & CEO of Wrap Technologies Tom Smith ......Our guests on this episode are noted minister and social justice advocateReverend Markel Hutchins, who was mentored by many civil rights icons including the late Mrs. Coretta Scott King and Congressman John Lewis. Rev. Markel is one of our nation's most prominent "next generation" human & civil rights leaders. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Atlanta-based Movement Forward, Inc. As well as National Faith and Blue Weekend that was recently held in October 2020. National Faith and Blue Weekend was the most collaborative police-community engagement project in American history.Our other esteemed guest is: Tom Smith. Tom is an entrepreneur with a personal mission to make policing safer. Tom has over 25 years of experience launching innovative technology solutions in the law enforcement space. Most notably he was the co-Founder of TASER International (now Axon Enterprise, Inc.). He is currently President and CEO of Wrap Technologies, Inc., scaling domestic and international sales of the BolaWrap®, a remote restraint device for law enforcement and security agencies worldwide.Together they are the new dynamic Duo! More on Tom Smith and BolaWrap®: http://WrapTechnologies.com Social: Twitter: @WrapTechInc Instagram: wraptechnologiesMore on Reverend Markel Hutchins: @revmarkel http://revmarkel.com http://MovementForward.org .........To find out how you can hire Dov Baron The Dragonist as a speaker or strategist for your organization: DovBaron.com Come and join in the conversation and catch the videos exclusively in our Patreon Channel here https://www.Patreon.com/DovBaron See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Spiderman and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Joined Forces Reverend Markel Hutchins & CEO of Wrap Technologies Tom Smith ......Our guests on this episode are noted minister and social justice advocateReverend Markel Hutchins, who was mentored by many civil rights icons including the late Mrs. Coretta Scott King and Congressman John Lewis. Rev. Markel is one of our nation's most prominent "next generation" human & civil rights leaders. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Atlanta-based Movement Forward, Inc. As well as National Faith and Blue Weekend that was recently held in October 2020. National Faith and Blue Weekend was the most collaborative police-community engagement project in American history.Our other esteemed guest is: Tom Smith. Tom is an entrepreneur with a personal mission to make policing safer. Tom has over 25 years of experience launching innovative technology solutions in the law enforcement space. Most notably he was the co-Founder of TASER International (now Axon Enterprise, Inc.). He is currently President and CEO of Wrap Technologies, Inc., scaling domestic and international sales of the BolaWrap®, a remote restraint device for law enforcement and security agencies worldwide.Together they are the new dynamic Duo! More on Tom Smith and BolaWrap®: http://WrapTechnologies.com Social: Twitter: @WrapTechInc Instagram: wraptechnologiesMore on Reverend Markel Hutchins: @revmarkel http://revmarkel.com http://MovementForward.org .........To find out how you can hire Dov Baron The Dragonist as a speaker or strategist for your organization: DovBaron.com Come and join in the conversation and catch the videos exclusively in our Patreon Channel here https://www.Patreon.com/DovBaron See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Stanley served with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for 32 years. During his career, he taught non-lethal weapons, squad and riot control tactics, served as a member of TASER International's (now Axon) correctional board of instructors, as a Senior Master Instructor, and lead instructor for the LASD Custody Incident Command School. Stanley is also an award-winning historian, authoring over 80 articles on law enforcement tactics and history, 530 biographical sketches on the peace officers who gave their lives in the line of duty serving the people of Los Angeles County, one novel, and a regular column called ‘From the Archives' for CATO News magazine. He has recently worked as a consultant on Custody Use of Force cases and as a reader for Sid Heal's book Concepts of Nonlethal Force. Stanley continues to teach Tactical Science courses in California and around the US for the company Field Command.

In episode #8 Jay and Mike discuss a recent broad daylight shoot-out in suburban Washington DC.  As a result of the recent "defund the police" movement, the guys talk about the nebulous concept of de-escalation and how things move along the Force Continuum during dynamic lethal force situations.  These ideas lead not to defunding but the necessity for more training.  For the armed citizens, the guys get into the concepts of "Totality of Circumstance", cessation of threat, and disparity of force so everyone can understand some of the requirements that must be met during a lethal force encounter with a criminal threat. Questions or Comments? Podcast@latentforce.com   Be sure to check out our website www.latentforce.com Links for this episode: Space Force - Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81021929   Washington DC shoot-out - Video A popular Memphis rapper named CEO Bezzal was shot and killed in Washington, DC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3RiJxu-yKU   Firearms Safety Rules https://latentforce.com/styled-2/styled-26/   Tech 9 used in the shoot out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TEC-9   The Force Continuum https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/use-force-continuum   MILO System - Judgemental Use of Force https://www.faac.com/milo-range/simulators/milo-range-theater/   Police Academy - Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e_9GirqmoI   Taser International https://www.taser.com/   De-Escalation concepts https://www.forcescience.org/2020/03/realistic-de-escalation/   Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure - Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rph_1DODXDU   Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) - Force on Force Training https://utmworldwide.com/products/man-marker-round-mmr/   Phoenix Pastor Jarrett Maupin - Force on Force Lessons https://www.policeone.com/use-of-force/articles/video-anti-police-protester-undergoes-use-of-force-scenario-training-ucSt7LklFGBrQ8F9/   NYPD - Officer Count and Pay https://citylimits.org/2015/04/14/the-nypd-has-more-cops-than-45-states/ https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/police-officers/po-benefits.page   Cessation of Threat Simply put, you are (or may be) entitled to use deadly force against a criminal attacker only as long as they present a threat.  Once the threat has ceased - by their flight, surrender, or inability to continue the attack - so must your use of deadly force. This is a state-specific topic. You must know the requirements in your area that allow you to use deadly force in defense of yourself or others.  Find the info you need for your state here: https://www.lawserver.com/tools/search-results?qry=use%20of%20force%20in%20defense%20of%20self%20or%20others   Elements of Force - AOJP Concept Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy and Preclusion must exist to justify the use of deadly force https://useofforce.us/3aojp/   Duty to Retreat https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/blog/what-is-a-duty-to-retreat-law/ In many jurisdictions, you have a duty to retreat from a confrontation before you can legally use deadly force to defend yourself.  If you can escape or evade safely then you must attempt to do so.   The Totality of the Situation When faced with a critical defensive encounter, you must assess the totality of the situation so that you may respond appropriately.  Like all things self-defense related, they may be different in your state so be sure to find out what applies in your area.  Several circumstances to consider: Age, physical size, fitness level, skill level, numbers, weapons, injury/exhaustion, a position of advantage, special knowledge, seriousness, aggressiveness, intoxication/drug use, propensity for violence, innocents in the area, and the ability to summon aid or assistance. Stranger vs Non-Stranger - Violent Attacks https://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=tp&tid=941 https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/cv18.pdf Violent Crime - Homicide, Rape, Sexual Assualt, Robbery, Assault, Stalking/Intimidation Violent Crime by Stranger 2018 - 2,493,750 Violent Crime by Non-Stranger 2018 - 980,280 Total Violent Crime 3,474,030 Non-Stranger Violent Crime 2018 - 28.2%   Liar Liar - Movie https://youtu.be/9jN35EKIbuM   Awareness - Col. Coopers Color Codes https://www.breachbangclear.com/cooper-color-code/   https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Personal-Defense-Jeff-Cooper/dp/1581604955   Disparity of Force It is reasonable that a disparity in the age, gender, physical size, fitness, or skill level of individuals involved in a confrontation may or may not dictate the use of deadly force.  Again, this is different in many jurisdictions, so know the laws in your location. https://gallagherdefense.com/2020/06/01/disparity-force-self-defense/   Elderly NY Women Attacked - Video https://www.foxnews.com/us/nyc-shoving-suspect-woman-92   Harold Fish Flagstaff, AZ - 10mm Ammunition https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=4266 Fish's conviction for killing a homeless man with a history of dangerous violent behavior and mental instability who attacked Fish while hiking on a remote trail, was obtained through a jury trial by stressing that Fish overreacted, through choosing to use the increased stopping power of 10 mm hollow-point bullets. State law in Arizona has subsequently been changed, such that the state now has the burden to prove that a self-defense shooting was not in self-defense, whereas the burden previously, before the Fish incident, was that the shooter on trial had to prove that the shooting was in fact, done in self-defense. The conviction has since been thrown out by the Arizona Court of Appeals. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/15199221/ns/dateline_nbc-crime_reports/t/trail-evidence/ And this juror was disturbed by the type of bullets Fish used. Elliot: The whole hollow point thing bothered me.  That bullet is designed to do as much damage as absolutely possible.  It’s designed to kill. And the jury had another issue to think about: Fish’s gun. The firearms investigator said that Fish’s gun — a 10mm — is more powerful than what police officers use and is not typically used for personal protection. And the ammunition Fish used to shoot Kuenzli three times, called “a hollow-point bullet,” is made to expand when it enters the body.   Dynamic Combative Solutions - Dave Laird www.dcs.training  

Our guest this week is Tom Smith, President of Wrap Technologies in Tempe, Arizona. A graduate from both the University of Arizona (B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and Northern Arizona University (Masters of Business Administration), Tom co-founded TASER International (now Axon Enterprise, Inc.) in 1993, and served as President of TASER until October 2006. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of TASER from October 2006 until he retired to pursue entrepreneurial activities in February 2012. Tom shares his thoughts on a variety of subjects, including making the transition from a science-based college degree to a career focused on sales, lessons learned in the hiring process, and how losing a bet in college led to an experience that still influences him today.

Episode 71 features Rick Smith, Founder and CEO of Axon (Formerly TASER). Rick talks about his journey of how he came upon the Taser device and grew this business through many twists and turns as well as his mission to make the bullet obsolete with his new book, "The End of Killing".Some topics we cover:Impact his father had on his journey to entrepreneurship Being fascinated with roboticsImpact tragedy had on his lifeStarting a company in his early 20’sHiring and brining in the right peopleThe company almost closingPerformance-based PayWriting a bookFind Rick Online:Website: https://www.axonrick.com/Axon Website: https://www.axon.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axonrick/Twitter: https://twitter.com/axonrickHis new book, "The End of Killing": https://www.amazon.com/End-Killing-Technologies-Humanitys-Problem/dp/1989025536About Rick:A pioneer of technology with the vision of making the bullet obsolete, Rick founded the original company, TASER International, in 1993. As the TASER device became ubiquitous in law enforcement, Rick pushed the company beyond weapons technology and towards a broader purpose of matching technology to public safety needs in order to make the world a safer place. Under his leadership, the company has grown from a garage in Tucson to a NASDAQ-listed global market leader in conducted energy weapon, body-worn cameras and software. In April 2017, TASER International officially changed its name to Axon Enterprise to better represent the entire network of devices, people and applications. Today, more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies in more than 100 countries are a part of the Axon network.Rick graduated from Harvard with a B.S. in Neuroscience (Cum Laude) and later earned a Master in International Finance from the University of Leuven in Belgium and an MBA from the University of Chicago.Rick’s mission to obsolete the bullet has been chronicled in The New Yorker as well as Forbes and GQ. Rick’s 2018 op-ed on suggesting a grand challenge to help reduce gun violence in schools was published by CNBC. That same year, Rick was named one of Arizona’s Most Admired Leaders by Phoenix Business Journal and Axon was named one of 2018’s Most Admired Companies by Arizona Business Magazine. Rick rocked the tech industry when he announced a first-of-its-kind employee compensation plan allowing employees to align their pay directly with value creation for shareholders. The eXponential Stock Performance Plan earned media coverage in Bloomberg, GeekWire, World at Work and more.Rick is a frequent guest on CNBC’s Mad Money and has also appeared on CBS’ This Morning, The Street and more.“Many people concerned about gun violence want to alter laws. Rick Smith is focusing on a tech solution.” – Geekwire“Can the Manufacturer of Tasers Provide the Answer to Police Abuse?” – The New Yorker“Billion-dollar award made CEO uneasy. Now he’s fixing it.” – Bloomberg“Rick Smith is known as the ‘Steve Jobs of policing technology’ — and this book reflects his well-deserved reputation. Rick envisions a world free of gun violence. This is a must-read for those who share his bold vision to enhance safety in our communities!” – Kathleen O’Toole, Former Police Chief......For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit https://www.brianondrako.com/ or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast To learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest this week is Rick Smith - the founder of Axon, the company formerly known as TASER International.  We have a broad ranging conversation where Rick shares his thoughts about everything from being a reluctant Harvard student to the differences between being a founder and a CEO to his new book, The End of Killing.  

Rick Smith is on a mission to make the bullet obsolete. In 1993, after two friends were shot and killed in a road rage incident, he started TASER International with the goal to create non-lethal weapons that could one day outperform even lethal weapons. Today, the company is known as Axon Enterprise and also is the world leader in police body cameras, helping ensure police transparency and deterring excessive force. They are also run the largest data repository in the Microsoft cloud, with over 50 petabytes of police video data.

  As our attention spans grow shorter, most of us look for new ways to absorb stories. But it's challenging to make your story stand out amongst all the noise and distraction. On this week's show, welcome to the world of the virtually immersive novel where tech and the printed work take you on a Sci-Fi adventure. The creator, L.S. Larson, president of Axon, formerly Taser International, shares his inspiration for creating the future of storytelling and how your brand can immerse your audience in your stories, too. “What exists today is just not enough.” —L. S. Larson L.S. believes that writing out of passion creates authenticity in promoting your brand story. After becoming a father of three daughters, L.S. set out to write a sci-fi series that would not only be fun but also show his girls that they can be great inventors and make a massive impact. Marrying technology and art, the Intergalactic Institute of Science and Technology (IGIST) Experience app immerses the reader and transports you to the IGIST Universe. The innovative app combines the essential elements of an e-reader with gamification you might find in Fortnite or your favorite filter on TikTok. But the real power of the experience stems from the compelling story that is elegantly enhanced by all the capabilities of your smartphone.  So, is it a book? A game? An augmented reality app? Turns out its a little bit of everything.  His immersive novel enhances the story with photorealistic illustrations and animations that pop up throughout the text. As readers progress through the story, they earn badges and coins which they can then use to purchase character portraits and stickers, as well as character cards. In this week's show, learn about the world's first immersive novel and how you can use these storytelling techniques for your brand. “No matter what problems we face and idea can prevail.” —L.S. Larson Become a Master Storyteller Grab your free copy of The 5 Stages of Grief in Telling YOUR Business Story: http://bit.ly/StorytellingTools Like what you hear? Bring Park to your next event.

Bella Giannini grew up in Connecticut, and recently graduated from Santa Clara University in California with a Marketing major and a minor in Retail Studies. During her time at SCU, she founded and developed the annual Women's Summit: Own It. This event sold out at 250 seats in year 2, and raised over $10,000. Additionally, the event has hosted over 50 speakers thus far, and maintains an established Board of Directors. Bella will be traveling back to California this April to speak at this year's Summit. With prior experience at DFS Group and Overstock.com, Bella now works at Axon Enterprises (formerly TASER International). She is currently on the E-commerce team in the Scottsdale, AZ headquarters. During her time at Overstock.com, Bella spearheaded and conceptualized Humans of Worldstock: a campaign to share the artisans' intimate and touching stories. She continued this work for one year post-internship. At Axon, Bella assisted in the creation and development of Women at Axon, a group dedicated to the acknowledgement and support of the company's women. She is also a newly 'Big Sister' to Scottsdale's Girls Ranch. The Girls Ranch houses 12 underprivileged teen girls that have suffered abuse, neglect, trauma, etc.

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Jordan Edwards was 15. Police officers shot and killed him and lied about what happened. Thirty-eight people were killed by police during the month of April. In Los Angeles, 28 year old Zelalem Eshetu Ewnetu, an engineer employed by the California Public Utilities Commission, was killed by police as he sat in his car in the early morning of April 12. He "fit the description", of course. In Milwaukee, a grand jury has recommended criminal charges against several jail employees in the dehydration death of Terrill Thomas in April 2016. A federal judge is allowing an Alabama school district to return to segregated schools. US judges are more frequently jailing defendents who can't pay cash bail. This tends to affect Black and Brown people disproportionately. Kalief Browder, who was guilty of nothing but couldn't afford bail, languished in New York's Rikers Island for three years (two in solitary confinement). He was never formally tried for any crime. He committed suicide after his release. A Minnesota man who shot 5 Black protesters during a 2015 rally has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Taser International will use police body camera footage to develop its latest artificial intelligence tool which may someday turn every cop into "Robo Cop." The resident of the White House says that he doesn't bother reading the executive orders he signs. Tuesday, May 2, 6pm Pacific  

Luke Larson is the President of Axon, formerly TASER International. There’s no doubt the news media has been sharing what seems like a massive increase in the deteriorating relationship between law enforcement professionals and the communities they are paid to protect and serve. An element of the story that gets very little attention, if any, is the way in which technology is helping our law enforcement professionals do their jobs better, especially given the fact that our world is being disrupted in every way imaginable. Enter Axon. In my conversation with Luke, he articulated the purpose behind Axon — to make the bullet obsolete. Think about that for a moment — think about a world where law enforcement professionals don’t have to rely on the bullet to keep order and peace. Imagine a world where technology can replace the almighty bullet with something less lethal, and more powerful. In this very special episode, Luke Larson shares: The often untold story of how TASER, now Axon, came to be We touch on Luke’s two tours in Iraq and how that experience has helped him in his role as president of Axon The evolution of a product-manufacturing company to a SaaS and technology company The power of assembling a great team and the importance of clear & concise Values to guide the behaviors The way in which law enforcement is positively impacted by technology I’m really excited about this episode — and I hope you enjoy hearing Luke Larson's story as much as I did. Listen to Luke Larson and more Built On Purpose Podcast guests at yscouts.com/podcast.

This week's guest is Michael Brave, President of LAAW International, Inc., and the former President of the International Force Institute, Inc. Michael is also the National Litigation Counsel for TASER International, Inc. (as well as a certified Master TASER® Instructor and Legal Advisor to the TASER Training Board). His experience includes involvement in a wide-range of comprehensive law enforcement and private security risk/liability and litigation management services including: training programs, policy development and review, liability/risk assessments, training appraisals, department audits, post critical incident analysis, etc. He has served as a litigation consultant and an expert witness in state and federal civil rights issues. How Many Arrests in the US result in risk of death? For every 71 encounters an officer has in the United States there will be one use of force or potential of use of force. Michael tell us that then for every 1000 use of force there will be one temporal death.

This week, Inc.'s team of writers and editors discuss the solar industry as it braces for the future under a Trump administration, and they explore the burgeoning — and potentially illegal — startup ecosystem surrounding home-cooked meals. Finally, this week's Exit Interview features Rick Smith, the co-founder of Taser International, who explains how he created the iconic company and took it public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taser International just lost a big client, but things aren’t always what they seem.

Rick is the founder & CEO, TASER International. He is on a mission to make the bullet obsolete.

Shares of Taser International (TASR) retreated dramatically ever since the riots in Ferguson, MO dominated the headlines in early 2015, about one year ago.  Is the decline because of fundamental factors such as Motorola's decision to enter the body cam and evidence management business, or is it more from the passage of an unpleasant psychological milestone in race relations?  Are international cities rethinking their need for conductive electric weapons or body cameras in the wake of the European Union's 911 moment in Paris last November?    

In part 1 of our discussion of Taser International stock, we explore how there are two segments.  Its conductive electronic weapons (CEWs) enjoy extraordinarily high profitability with mid-30's operating margins fully burdened, and competition barely exists.  The other segment is Axon, which contains its emerging evidence.com cloud-based evidence management system, which reduces paperwork for police officers, helps manage the multi-million dollar risks of large civil settlements, and organizes cases prosecutors advance to convict criminals.  Institutional managers of equities might pass over shares of Taser, because they appear expensive based upon the combined corporate earnings from both segments.  We believe such an approach is deficient, because profits in CEWs are undercut by losses in Axon, where the company is accommodating large trials with cities such as New York and London that might soon purchase a subscription to evidence.com.  In our opinion, Taser showcases how GARP Research has found interesting opportunities for its institutional equity research clientele through intensive fundamental research and deep understanding of how to analyse stocks through modelling financial statements and segment details.

What does it take to be a leader in today's complex crisis driven society where traits like diplomacy and safety are key to all our wellbeing at work and at home? Join our special guest, Lt. Don Kester, currently a SWAT Tactical Response Commander after having served as a SWAT Team Operator, Team Leader, and Team Supervisor in one of the largest US border zones, Tucson, Arizona. Lt. Kester has served as a patrol district commander, as the department's Training Director and is certified as an instructor by the FBI, and a Master Instructor for Taser International. He is a Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and Use of Force Instructor and both teaches and publishes on the subjects of tactical specialties like Rapid Deployment, Hostage Rescue, Incident Command, and Leadership. Learn how SWAT develops leaders for uncertain times in today's program.

Trading Block: Trade bodies urge regulators to sort out derivatives reporting. Stocks to watch: CVS, Lumber Liquidators, Actavis. CBOE extends VIX and SPX options trading hours as global growth in VIX continues to build.   Odd Block: Puts trade in SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), calls trade in iShares MSCI Germany Index (EWG), and calls roll in TASER International, Inc. (TASR).     Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses hedging bond portfolios.   Option Pit Mystery Block: Sebastian discusses crisis management.     Around the Block: Earnings: Oracle, Rite Aid & FedEx Highlight Quiet Earnings Week.

Trading Block: Trade bodies urge regulators to sort out derivatives reporting. Stocks to watch: CVS, Lumber Liquidators, Actavis. CBOE extends VIX and SPX options trading hours as global growth in VIX continues to build.   Odd Block: Puts trade in SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), calls trade in iShares MSCI Germany Index (EWG), and calls roll in TASER International, Inc. (TASR).     Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses hedging bond portfolios.   Option Pit Mystery Block: Sebastian discusses crisis management.     Around the Block: Earnings: Oracle, Rite Aid & FedEx Highlight Quiet Earnings Week.

What does it take to be a leader in today's complex crisis driven society where traits like diplomacy and safety are key to all our wellbeing at work and at home? Join our special guest, Lt. Don Kester, currently a SWAT Tactical Response Commander after having served as a SWAT Team Operator, Team Leader, and Team Supervisor in one of the largest US border zones, Tucson, Arizona. Lt. Kester has served as a patrol district commander, as the department's Training Director and is certified as an instructor by the FBI, and a Master Instructor for Taser International. He is a Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and Use of Force Instructor and both teaches and publishes on the subjects of tactical specialties like Rapid Deployment, Hostage Rescue, Incident Command, and Leadership. Learn how SWAT develops leaders for uncertain times in today's program.

What does it take to be a leader in today's complex crisis driven society where traits like diplomacy and safety are key to all our wellbeing at work and at home? Join our special guest, Lt. Don Kester, currently a SWAT Tactical Response Commander after having served as a SWAT Team Operator, Team Leader, and Team Supervisor in one of the largest US border zones, Tucson, Arizona. Lt. Kester has served as a patrol district commander, as the department's Training Director and is certified as an instructor by the FBI, and a Master Instructor for Taser International. He is a Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and Use of Force Instructor and both teaches and publishes on the subjects of tactical specialties like Rapid Deployment, Hostage Rescue, Incident Command, and Leadership. Learn how SWAT develops leaders for uncertain times in today's program.

Hour Three - Guest Steve Tuttle, Taser International

What does it take to be a leader in today's complex crisis driven society where traits like diplomacy and safety are key to all our wellbeing at work and at home? Join our special guest, Lt. Don Kester, currently a SWAT Tactical Response Commander after having served as a SWAT Team Operator, Team Leader, and Team Supervisor in one of the largest US border zones, Tucson, Arizona. Lt. Kester has served as a patrol district commander, as the department's Training Director and is certified as an instructor by the FBI, and a Master Instructor for Taser International. He is a Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and Use of Force Instructor and both teaches and publishes on the subjects of tactical specialties like Rapid Deployment, Hostage Rescue, Incident Command, and Leadership. Learn how SWAT develops leaders for uncertain times in today's program.

Ever since the hapless Polish immigrant, Robert Dziekanski, died at Vancouver International Airport last year after being zapped with Tasers by RCMP officers, a flood of outrage has swept across the country and around the world. Serious questions are now being asked about the use of this controversial weapon by those paid to keep us safe on our streets. Our newspapers are full of reports about the use of Tasers in what would appear to be inappropriate circumstances: by transit cops in BC against passengers suspected of skipping their fare; by Toronto city police who zapped a suspected drug peddler after he had already been handcuffed and was lying face down on the floor. Alarmingly, the use of Tasers has been growing dramatically, according to a recent Canadian Press/CBC investigation. Who says Tasers are safe? Most of the research has been funded by the manufacturer, Taser International, themselves. The RCMP claim Tasers save lives, however to date, at least 22 people in Canada and over 270 in the United States are believed to have died after being zapped with Tasers. Should the use of Tasers and other similar electroshock devices be suspended, pending a rigorous, independent and impartial study into their effects? Speaker: Don Wright Don Wright is a regional development coordinator with Amnesty International, Canada, with responsibility for BC/Yukon and Southern Alberta. He works with AI members and groups, as well as the public and media, to promote respect for human rights and end the violation of human rights around the world. Don has been on the staff of Amnesty International for six years and is based at its Pacific Regional Office in Vancouver. Part of his brief has been to follow the Braidwood Inquiry into the tragic incident at Vancouver International Airport where Robert Dziekanski died after being “tasered” by officers of the RCMP. Don Wright has a Masters degree in Adult Education and a Provincial Instructor''s Diploma. Our local and regional law enforcement agencies have been invited to make short presentations at the session about the “rules of engagement” for Tasers. Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM Location: Lethbridge Public Library (Theatre Gallery) 810 – 5 Avenue South Cost: Free, donations gratefully accepted Visit the SACPA website: http://www.sacpa.ca

Ever since the hapless Polish immigrant, Robert Dziekanski, died at Vancouver International Airport last year after being zapped with Tasers by RCMP officers, a flood of outrage has swept across the country and around the world. Serious questions are now being asked about the use of this controversial weapon by those paid to keep us safe on our streets. Our newspapers are full of reports about the use of Tasers in what would appear to be inappropriate circumstances: by transit cops in BC against passengers suspected of skipping their fare; by Toronto city police who zapped a suspected drug peddler after he had already been handcuffed and was lying face down on the floor. Alarmingly, the use of Tasers has been growing dramatically, according to a recent Canadian Press/CBC investigation. Who says Tasers are safe? Most of the research has been funded by the manufacturer, Taser International, themselves. The RCMP claim Tasers save lives, however to date, at least 22 people in Canada and over 270 in the United States are believed to have died after being zapped with Tasers. Should the use of Tasers and other similar electroshock devices be suspended, pending a rigorous, independent and impartial study into their effects? Speaker: Don Wright Don Wright is a regional development coordinator with Amnesty International, Canada, with responsibility for BC/Yukon and Southern Alberta. He works with AI members and groups, as well as the public and media, to promote respect for human rights and end the violation of human rights around the world. Don has been on the staff of Amnesty International for six years and is based at its Pacific Regional Office in Vancouver. Part of his brief has been to follow the Braidwood Inquiry into the tragic incident at Vancouver International Airport where Robert Dziekanski died after being “tasered” by officers of the RCMP. Don Wright has a Masters degree in Adult Education and a Provincial Instructor''s Diploma. Our local and regional law enforcement agencies have been invited to make short presentations at the session about the “rules of engagement” for Tasers. Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM Location: Lethbridge Public Library (Theatre Gallery) 810 – 5 Avenue South Cost: Free, donations gratefully accepted Visit the SACPA website: http://www.sacpa.ca

Trying to tackle the complexities of managing electronically stored information and preparing for litigation? Join ESI Report host and Attorney Michele Lange with special guest, Jeff Joyce, VP of Ontrack Consulting for a Spotlight discussion of important ESI issues facing today's corporations. You'll also hear Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent Kelly Kubacki report on a recent discovery order issued in Williams v. Taser International. And don't miss Tom Allman, Attorney and noted ESI expert, for an update on the state and uniform rules relating to e-discovery.