Axon Partners with U.S. Customs & Border Protection to Support Agents with Body Cameras & Digital Evidence Management System

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On September 30, 2020, Axon (AAXN) announced a $13 million contract with the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency to equip 3,800 border patrol agents with Axon Body 3 cameras and Axon Evidence, a cloud-based digital evidence management system. The contract aims to enhance agent safety and accountability through the deployment of Incident-Driven Video Recording System (IDVRS) starting in spring 2021 across several USBP sectors. This strategic partnership aims to improve efficiency and transparency in law enforcement.

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• Secured a $13 million contract with U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
• Deployment of Axon Body 3 cameras enhances agent safety and accountability.
• The contract supports 3,800 border patrol agents, indicating strong market demand.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AAXN), the global leader in connected law enforcement technologies, today announced that the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency (CBP) signed a $13 million contract to equip 3,800 border patrol agents with Axon Body 3 cameras backed by Axon Evidence.

Axon Evidence is a US General Services Administration FedRAMP-Authorized cloud-based digital evidence management solution available to federal law enforcement. This order was received in the third quarter of 2020 and will ship in multiple phases throughout 2020 and 2021.

The Axon Incident-Driven Video Recording System (IDVRS) will provide additional documentation during enforcement incidents and provide invaluable evidence to support Agents as they do their job. These cameras will also provide a layer of transparency that benefits both the Agents and the public. This new technology will allow CBP to be more efficient and better serve the American public.

Beginning in the spring of 2021, the IDVRS will be deployed in phases to the following USBP sectors: San Diego, Yuma, Tucson, El Paso, Big Bend, Del Rio, Rio Grande Valley, and Swanton sector on the northern border.

"Axon is proud to partner with the world class law enforcement agency that is the U.S. Border Patrol. We will increase agent safety and allow for more accountability with our new body camera program of record," said Axon Federal Vice President and General Manager, Richard Coleman. "We look forward to continuing our support of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection."

Policies guiding the use of the IDVRS are in their early stages, and specific details regarding the rollout of the system will be forthcoming in spring 2021.

CBP conducted a body-worn camera feasibility study in 2014, followed by a six-month operational evaluation in 2018. The evaluation recommended a targeted deployment to locations where cameras can provide the greatest benefit to both the public and agents.

About Axon

Axon is a network of devices, apps and people that helps public safety personnel become smarter and safer. With a mission of protecting life, our technologies give customers the confidence, focus and time they need to keep their communities safe. Our products impact every aspect of a public safety officer's day-to-day experience with the goal of helping everyone get home safe.

We work hard for those who put themselves in harm's way for all of us. To date, more than 239,000 lives and countless dollars have been saved with the Axon network of devices, apps and people. Learn more at www.axon.com or by calling (800) 978-2737. Axon is a global company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. and global software engineering hub in Seattle, Wash., as well as additional offices in Australia, Canada, Finland, Vietnam, the UK and the Netherlands.

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Sydney Siegmeth
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FAQ

What is the value of the contract between Axon and U.S. Customs & Border Protection?

The contract is worth $13 million.

How many border patrol agents will receive Axon Body 3 cameras?

3,800 border patrol agents will be equipped with Axon Body 3 cameras.

When will the Axon Body 3 cameras be deployed?

Deployment will begin in spring 2021 and will occur in multiple phases throughout 2020 and 2021.

What is the purpose of the Axon Body 3 cameras?

They aim to enhance agent safety, accountability, and provide transparency during enforcement incidents.