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Axon (NASDAQ: AXON) announces that the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is the first member of the Major City Chief's Association to implement Axon's My90 platform. This new community engagement tool allows the FCPD to collect confidential feedback from residents following service calls. In two months, over 3,000 responses have been gathered, helping the agency to understand public perceptions and improve services. The collaboration aims to foster trust and enhance public safety by encouraging genuine community engagement.

Axon has appointed Brittany Bagley as the new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer, effective September 26, 2022, replacing Jim Zito. Bagley, formerly CFO at Sonos, brings 17 years of financial experience, including a background at KKR & Co. and Goldman Sachs. Axon’s CEO, Rick Smith, expressed confidence in her ability to guide the company’s finance organization during its growth phase. Bagley aims to leverage Axon’s rapid software growth to enhance profitability and shareholder value.

Axon reported a strong second quarter in 2022, achieving 286 million in revenue, a 31% year-over-year increase. The growth was driven by Axon Cloud SaaS solutions and TASER 7 device adoption. The company boasts an annual recurring revenue of 368 million, reflecting 41% growth, with future contracted revenue exceeding 3 billion. Net income for the quarter was 51 million, or 0.71 per diluted share. In strategic moves, Axon renewed its partnership with Microsoft Azure and appointed new executives, positioning itself for continued growth.

Axon (Nasdaq: AXON) will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on August 9, 2022, after market close. A live Zoom webinar for discussing the results will take place at 5 p.m. ET on the same day. Investors can access the presentation and follow-up Q&A through Axon’s investor relations website. An archived replay will be available post-call. Axon focuses on enhancing public safety through connected technologies, having reportedly saved over 269,000 lives and significant funds to date.

Axon (Nasdaq: AXON) announced significant deployments of its TASER 7 devices across various Canadian police agencies, enhancing community safety. Major orders include 1,000 units for Calgary Police Service and 290 for York Regional Police. The TASER 7 reportedly de-escalates situations between 70% to 90% of the time when presented, contributing to safer interactions. Axon's ongoing effort demonstrates its commitment to equipping law enforcement with effective tools, further integrating these devices into the Axon Evidence network.

Axon (NASDAQ: AXON) announced the appointment of Isaiah Fields as Chief Legal Officer. Fields, who joined Axon in 2011, has held several positions including EVP & General Counsel. He played a pivotal role in negotiating contracts and managing legal affairs. CEO Rick Smith praised Fields for his leadership and experience in navigating the complexities of the public safety technology sector. Fields expressed pride in Axon's mission to protect life and looks forward to contributing to its continued growth.

Axon (NASDAQ: AXON) has appointed Josh Isner as the new Chief Operating Officer. Isner previously served as Chief Revenue Officer, contributing to revenue growth exceeding $1 billion and annual growth rates above 25%. In his new role, he will oversee operational functions and help drive Axon's growth strategy. Isner expressed gratitude for the trust from the team, customers, and shareholders, emphasizing a commitment to delivering value and enhancing public safety. This management change aims to strengthen leadership and operational execution.

Axon has initiated development on a non-lethal TASER drone system aimed at quickly addressing mass shooting incidents. The drone is designed to incapacitate shooters within 60 seconds, enhancing public safety through improved real-time situational awareness.

The strategy includes integrating camera networks with first responders and providing immersive VR training for enhanced preparedness. A key emphasis is on ethical use, with an authentication framework ensuring human accountability. The full operational proof of concept is expected in 2023, with the complete system ready by 2024.