Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON). develops and provides connected public safety technologies, including conducted energy weapons, body‐worn cameras and digital evidence management solutions. Its flagship TASER devices are designed to offer law enforcement and security personnel a less‐lethal option for subduing suspects, while its portfolio of Axon cameras captures video and audio in the field. The company’s software platforms enable secure storage, organization and analysis of evidence, supporting agencies in investigations, judicial processes and internal reviews.
The company’s product suite includes the Axon Body and Axon Fleet camera systems, which stream footage directly to Axon Evidence, a cloud‐based evidence management platform. Axon Evidence integrates case management, redaction, transcription and collaboration tools, allowing users to track chain of custody and share materials across agencies. Axon also offers mobile applications and AI‐driven analytics that automate tagging, incident detection and report generation, enhancing operational efficiency and transparency for public safety professionals.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Axon serves customers in North America, Europe, Latin America and the Asia Pacific region. Its devices and software are deployed by thousands of law enforcement agencies, federal and military organizations, and private security firms around the globe. The company maintains regional offices and distribution partnerships to deliver support, training and maintenance services to its diverse end‐user base.
Founded in 1993 by brothers Rick and Tom Smith as TASER International, the business rebranded to Axon Enterprise in 2017 to reflect its expanded focus on digital evidence and cloud services. Rick Smith now serves as Executive Chairman, while Jay T. Smith holds the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. Under their leadership, Axon has transitioned from a hardware‐centric model to a subscription‐based, data‐driven platform, reinforcing its mission to protect life and accelerate justice through innovation.
