Some tested Tasers fire stronger current than company says: CBC ... Dec 6, 2008
Of the 41 Tasers tested, four delivered significantly more current than Taser International says is possible ... TASER INTERNATIONAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT ... "TASER International has reviewed the testing results from the National Technology Systems study various TASER X26 electronic control devices as provided by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The results from the testing are generally consistent with the specifications provided by TASER International and which would be expected from such... (CBC.ca)
New study raises concerns on the safety of Taser stun guns Dec 5, 2008
Taser International Inc., based in Scottsdale, called the study flawed ... Employees work the production line at Taser International Inc., June 29, 2007 at the company's Headquarters in Scottsdale. (AZCentral -- News)
Specifications on the Taser X26c Dec 5, 2008
Manufacturer: Taser International, Scottsdale. Size: 6 inches by 3. (AZCentral -- News)
TASER International Adds Executive Vice President of Human Capital, Vice President of Marketing Research Dec 5, 2008
Source: TASER International, Inc. ... Dec. 5, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TASER International, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), the market leader in advanced electronic control devices, announces that Irene Blomgren and Steven A. Schulz, Ph ... The addition of both Irene and Steve are important steps in continuing the impressive growth of TASER International,'' said Rick Smith, CEO and founder, TASER International. (Primezone Releases)
Watchdog stirs doubts on UK's Taser orders Dec 4, 2008
The Metropolitan Police Authority said last week that it had no intention of expanding use of the devices made by Scottsdale-based Taser International Inc., according to British news reports. The authority is an independent statutory body that analyzes the activities and decisions of London's police force, the largest in the United Kingdom. (AZCentral -- Business)
One in 20 tasers fails, CEO acknowledges Dec 4, 2008
TORONTO and VANCOUVER One in 20 stun guns breaks and is returned to the manufacturer, the head of Taser International said yesterday ... Stun guns in Canada do periodically break, but officials at Taser International said that isn't because of manufacturing defects, but rather general usage where the weapons are dropped or the electrodes break off. (Globe and Mail -- National)
DeKalb police chief: Tasers for 1,011 cops Dec 4, 2008
Amid complaints over such cases, manufacturer Taser International in 2005 said repeated shocks could be lethal. DeKalb Chief Executive Officer Vernon Jones quickly ordered a moratorium on Tasers in DeKalb. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Taser dismissed from Georgia lawsuit Dec 4, 2008
Taser International dismissed from Georgia lawsuit - Phoenix Business Journal ... Taser International dismissed from Georgia lawsuit ... al. v. Taser International, et. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: TASER Dec 3, 2008
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 120,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, stun-gun maker TASER International (Nasdaq: TASR) has earned a respected four-star ranking. While five-star stocks have been the best performers, our data has shown that four-star stocks still outshine the market by a significant margin and shouldn't be taken lightly; conversely, low-rated stocks have woefully lagged the market average. (MSNBC -- Business)
Report: 'Police tampered with Taser recordings' Dec 2, 2008
Palo Alto Police spokesman Dan Ryan said the department chose the x26 Taser specifically because it is "tamper-proof." Taser International, Inc., the company that makes the x26 Taser and the recording device, the Taser Cam, touts on its website that the x26 has "secure" files that are saved on encrypted data files that are secure from tampering. But Stutchman said he was surprised more security safeguards were not incorporated into the Taser Cam. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Taser anticipates $12 million stun-gun order Nov 25, 2008
Taser International Inc.'s overseas business could get a big boost with an anticipated order for 10,000 stun guns for police in the United Kingdom. A UK government Web site says the nation's officials plan to equip front-line officers with the Scottsdale-based company's devices. (AZCentral -- Business)
UK considering 10,000-unit Taser order Nov 25, 2008
U.K. considering 10,000-unit order from Taser International - Phoenix Business Journal ... U.K. considering 10,000-unit order from Taser International. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Taser gets major order from LA Nov 25, 2008
Taser International gets major order from Los Angeles - Phoenix Business Journal ... Taser International gets major order from Los Angeles. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Los Angeles Police Department Upgrades TASER Program Nov 24, 2008
Source: TASER International, Inc.. Los Angeles Police Department Upgrades TASER ProgramMonday November 24, 7:30 am ET LAPD Orders 1275 TASER X26 Electronic Control Devices. (Primezone Releases)
Police proceed with stun gun trial Nov 20, 2008
The Ombudsman also faced criticism from the company responsible for the production of the weapons, Taser International. Its chief US lobbyist sent a letter to the Ombudsman accusing him of "selective reporting" and using "incomprehensible and indefensible case studies". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
Amnesty International says that since 2001, more than 290 people in North America have died in incidents involving Tasers (Taser International disputes that), Reuters. But an article in the latest tells of a case in which the device appears to have zapped a man's heart back into normal rhythm. (USA Today -- Money)
TASER International to Showcase New Innovative Products and Concepts at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in San Diego Nov 7, 2008
Source: TASER International, Inc. ... TASER International will demonstrate its new products and concepts in Booth 4305 in the San Diego Convention Center during the IACP conference ... The AXON is the next great innovative step in law enforcement technology,'' stated Rick Smith, CEO and Founder of TASER International. (Primezone Releases)
Hold'Em for Heroes Poker Tournament at Fort McDowell Casino to Benefit TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers Nov 6, 2008
Source: TASER International, Inc. ... Source: TASER International, Inc.. (Primezone Releases)
Man in Edmonton dies after taser hit Oct 30, 2008
The gadget's maker, Taser International Inc. of Scottsdale, Ariz. has faced numerous wrongful-death and product-liability lawsuits, but most of the cases have been thrown out. (Globe and Mail)
TASER Catches a Break Oct 29, 2008
When TASER International (Nasdaq: TASR) was found in June to be 15% responsible for the death of a man in a 2006 police action, investors sold ... "Notwithstanding the favorable ruling on these motions, TASER International will continue to consider all appropriate legal channels available in this case, including filing an appeal," he said in a press release. (MSNBC -- Business)
Taser Intl.'s 3Q sales down 20 percent Oct 29, 2008
The rough economic environment continued to take a bite out of Taser International Inc.'s sales in the third quarter, but the Scottsdale stun-gun manufacturer managed to narrowly beat analysts' expectations. Taser on Tuesday reported $22. (AZCentral -- Business)
Taser International revenue, earnings plunge in Q3 Oct 29, 2008
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Southwestern Summit: No recovery 'til 2010 Oct 28, 2008
Notable companies included Arizona Diamondbacks, Macayo Restaurants LLC, ON Semiconductor, Taser International Inc. and Discount Tire Co.. Brad Denton, who attended the first two summits, said the conference connects business leaders of today with those of tomorrow. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
TASER International to Release 3rd Quarter 2008 Earnings On October 28 Oct 20, 2008
Source: TASER International, Inc. ... About TASER International, Inc. ... TASER International's products protect life. (Primezone Releases)
Taser Inc.'s French distributor arrested Oct 15, 2008
French police arrested the head of a company that distributes stun guns in France for Scottsdale-based Taser International Inc. on Tuesday, according to foreign news reports. Authorities detained Antoine Di Zazzo and nine other people, including police officers and private detectives, on suspicion they spied on Olivier Besancenot, a former presidential candidate in France who publicly questioned the safety of Taser's devices, reports stated. (AZCentral -- Business)
A License To Not Quite Kill Oct 3, 2008
And it's not the only experimental toy soon to be sold by Phoenix-based Taser International (nasdaq: - - ) ... Taser International, of course, isn't the only one developing new, controversial less-lethal weapons ... But even the military, which has used traditional tasers in the field since 2004, has doubts about Taser International's new toys. (Forbes -- Technology)
10 Valley firms show how to buck hard times Sep 23, 2008
Taser International Inc.: Scottsdale. Stun-gun manufacturer. (AZCentral -- Business)
Lack of due diligence Sep 16, 2008
The coziness of the relationship between Taser International and Canadian police forces has already been made clear - including payments (and stock options) to a researcher at the Canadian Police Research Centre, and sponsorship of police chiefs' conferences over the years (most recently a $25,000 platinum sponsorship of last month's conference). But this latest news suggests that the very foundation of taser use by the RCMP is flawed. (Globe and Mail)
Improve taser training for police, report says Sep 13, 2008
It says Taser International has set the tone for training police services, including the RCMP a state of affairs that should be re-examined ... Taser International points out the weapons have never been directly blamed for a death, though they have been cited as contributing factors. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Ariz. firms seek help in employee screening Sep 11, 2008
"When you have the agency that is overseeing you advising you on the best practices, it certainly is an advantage," said Peter Holran, a spokesman for Taser International Inc., a stun-gun maker based in Arizona that has some foreign workers in its 450-person work force. The beefing up of the program comes after the government has made high-profile busts of businesses accused of knowingly hiring illegal immigrants. (AZCentral -- News)
TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers Surpasses $2,000,000 in Grants Provided Sep 11, 2008
Source: TASER International, Inc. ... The law enforcement community is thankful to TASER International for the concern shown for the death of officers,'' said Sheriff James Karnes, Franklin County Sheriff Columbus (Ohio) ... TASER International, Inc (NasdaqGS: - ) bears all the administrative costs for the TASER Foundation, with 100 percent of donations to the Foundation going directly to the families. (Primezone Releases)
Police used Tasers more on blacks, city finds Sep 9, 2008
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TASER International Dismissed From Two Product Liability Lawsuits Sep 8, 2008
Source: TASER International, Inc. ... Sept. 8, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TASER International, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), the market leader in advanced electronic control devices, announced that the United States District Court for the District of Nevada issued an order in the product liability wrongful death lawsuit entitled Neal-Lomax, et al. v. TASER International, et al. The order granted TASER International's Daubert motions limiting the testimony of plaintiffs' causation experts and granted TASER... (Primezone Releases)
HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008
Medicine chest - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Grapefruit juice can reduce drug absorption, too. (USA Today -- Money)
Taser safety report delayed Aug 27, 2008
Meanwhile, Taser International is one of the top sponsors of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police conference, which runs until Wednesday in Montreal. Ontario's provincial police commissioner says there is nothing wrong with Taser International sponsoring a police chiefs conference. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Ground-Breaking Human Study On the Effects of TASER Electronic Control Devices Published in Peer-Reviewed Journal of the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Aug 25, 2008
Source: TASER International, Inc. ... Aug. 25, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TASER International, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), the market leader in advanced electronic control devices (ECDs), today noted that Echocardiographic Evaluation of a TASER-X26 Application in the Ideal Human Cardiac Axis, a paper on a recent ground-breaking human study on the effects of TASER devices, was published in the August 10, 2008 electronic edition of Academic Emergency Medicine, the official journal of the Society for... (Primezone Releases)
Keokuk police to be armed with tasers Aug 23, 2008
Each taser the KPD has eight X26 Taser International units costs 850 plus an additional expense for safety holsters and equipment. Taser cartridges are 25 a piece. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Taser taps former Microsoft exec as chief strategy officer Aug 20, 2008
Jas Dhillon has been named chief strategy officer to lead Taser International Inc.'s new Virtual Systems initiative ... "Jas's extensive executive experience provides Taser International a critical addition to our management team, enhancing strategic oversight of our significantly expanded research and business development programs," said Rick Smith, CEO and founder of the stun gun maker. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
More than a perception Aug 18, 2008
Taser International is a platinum sponsor, which means it gave $25,000 ... The coziness between Taser International and the police stinks ... One of the authors of a 2005 study on tasers by the Canadian Police Research Centre (the research arm of the police chiefs) was Sergeant Darren Laur of the Victoria Police, who had received several payments from Taser International since 1999, including stock options for a holstering system he helped design for the taser. (Globe and Mail)
Rights groups warn of Taser dangers Aug 18, 2008
Steve Tuttle, a spokesman for the manufacturer, Taser International, disputes that number, stating that medical examiners have listed a Taser as a contributing cause of death in fewer than 30 cases ... The most widely used stun guns, made by Taser International, shoot a five-second electric jolt along two barbs that hook into the skin ... City Officer David Wright, who conducts training sessions at the police academy and does training for Taser International when he's off-duty, said he teaches... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mine, tech frim among Ariz. top performers Aug 16, 2008
Among examples in the recent past, he cites Arizona companies such as Apollo Group, a pioneer in adult education, and Taser International, with its revolutionary stun guns. At the moment, Blankenship said First Solar in the alternative-energy field best fits that description. (AZCentral -- Business)
Harper hints at triggering election Aug 15, 2008
Taser International is among the major sponsors of an upcoming police chiefs conference where new research into electronic stun gun safety will be presented. Photo galleryOlympics Day 6. (CBC.ca)
Former Lousiana police officer indicted in Taser death Aug 14, 2008
On Monday, the mother of Pikes' 4-year-old son filed a wrongful-death suit in federal court against city officials, Nugent and Taser International. The suit accuses city officials of civil rights violations in Pikes' death. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Taser firm sponsors police chiefs conference Aug 14, 2008
Taser International is a major sponsor of an upcoming police chiefs conference at which new research into electronic stun gun safety will be presented ... Taser International is one of the platinum sponsors of the conference that runs Aug. 24-27 ... Steve Tuttle, vice-president of Arizona-based Taser International, said the company's presence is important. (Globe and Mail)
Riding Sprott's coattails is no sure bet Aug 14, 2008
That same year, he was a supporter of Taser International; it has plunged more than 80 per cent. He once touted the merits of Bennett Environmental. Two years later, after hitting $27, it crashed. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Lawsuit filed over Taser death Aug 12, 2008
Taser International Inc. is named as a defendant in the lawsuit filed Monday by Latrina Thomas, who is the mother of Pikes' 4-year-old son. Thomas also is suing the city of Winnfield, its mayor, city council, police chief and several police officers, including Nugent. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Mounties Save Suicidal Woman in Canada With a TASER Device Aug 5, 2008
Source: TASER International, Inc. ... Aug. 5, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- TASER International, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), a market leader in advanced electronic control devices (ECDs) issued the following NEWS ALERT ... This information was compiled through publicly available media reports and distributed by TASER International, Inc. of Scottsdale Arizona. (Primezone Releases)
Former Cop May Face Charges In Taser Death Jul 29, 2008
Tasers are manufactured by Scottsdale-based Taser International. MMVIII The Associated Press. (CBS News)
Is Wooten a good trooper? Jul 28, 2008
In the field, an officer fires the probes into a suspect's skin or clothing and the suspect receives a jolt of electricity for five seconds, said Steve Tuttle, a spokesman for Taser International, which makes the devices. They are only incapacitated during that time. (Anchorage Daily News)
VIDEO: Charlotte Observer taser video Jul 27, 2008
Accessibility/Mobile Features. CSunny with Cloudy Periods. (Winnipeg Free Press)
Saskatchewan won't let municipal police officers use tasers Jul 26, 2008
Arizona-based Taser International has said the weapons have never been directly blamed for a death, although they have been cited as contributing factors. A British Columbia inquiry into taser use generally and as it pertained to Mr. Dziekanski is to resume Oct. 20. (Globe and Mail)
Widow drops suit over Taser Jul 25, 2008
Yanga Williams' attorney is going forward with the lawsuit against Taser International and the contracted healthcare provider for the jail, Prison Health Services, Mitchell said. The suit alleges that a nurse working at the jail gave inadequate and lackadaisical medical care to Williams in the critical moments after he lost consciousness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
HEALTH BLOG: Mental health news and notes Jul 23, 2008
Mental health - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Viagra might help some women. (USA Today -- Money)
Cop may have Tasered dead man, coroner finds Jul 23, 2008
Curry said Taser International, the device's manufacturer, indicates that "multiple Tasings do not affect a person." But he said he could not explain why Pikes was shocked so many times, and said whether Nugent followed proper procedure was "yet to be determined.". But a copy of the Winnfield Police Department's Taser training manual, obtained by CNN, says the device "shall only be deployed in circumstances where it is deemed reasonably necessary to control a dangerous or violent subject." And... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Tree hugger menace (28) Jul 16, 2008
As a taxpayer I am gratified to hear U.S. Forest Service Director of Law Enforcement John Twiss pontificate, the taxpayers deserve better in his comments about the Big Sandy, Wyoming, RAINBOW MENACE (IR July 8 AP article) Could this be the same John Twiss who last year approved a 600,000 equipment purchase from a subsidiary of Taser International, a corporate GOP supporter, without protocol, program, or documented need. Till now I had considered the Forest Service inept (perhaps benignly so) in... (Helena Independent Record)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Fitness and nutrition - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Kids and cholesterol. (USA Today -- Money)
Hazleton police will buy three new Tasers Jul 1, 2008
A $1,000 donation awarded to the police department on Monday from Tech Transport the local emergency and non-emergency medical transportation service providers will re-equip the department with three state-of-the-art Tasers manufactured by Taser International Inc.. Ferdinand said the Taser is used in extreme situations when the next step would be the use of deadly force. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Arizona corporate executives' pay dips for 2nd straight year Jun 29, 2008
Several other Arizona CEOs enjoyed multimillion-dollar compensation increases, including Philip Francis at PetSmart Inc.; Richard Federico at P.F. Chang's China Bistro; Roy Vallee at Avnet Inc.; and Patrick Smith at Taser International. Avnet and Taser both logged double-digit profit and share-price gains for the year. (AZCentral -- Business)
Ontario man wonders why his son was tasered Jun 25, 2008
Arizona-based manufacturer Taser International has maintained that the weapon itself is not lethal. It is unclear how many times Mr. Marreel was hit by the stun gun. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Carbondale police expand use of Tasers Jun 23, 2008
But TASER International has weathered the controversy, and the company counts 18,000 law enforcement agencies that use its technology. Carbondale Sgt. Joe Laguzzi said he has done his homework, and the benefits far outweigh the risks. (Scranton Times, PA)
The truth about tasers Jun 21, 2008
Taser International claims that Tasters are safe, but many critics disagree, citing the number of deaths occurring after use. Amnesty International has documented over 245 deaths that have occurred after the use of tasters. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Taser camera to record stun-gun use Jun 21, 2008
Amidst a backdrop of neon lights and dramatic music, stun-gun maker Taser International Inc. unveiled a video-recording device on Friday morning that it says will enable police officers to capture situations exactly as they witness them. The Taser AXON, or Autonomous eXtended on-Officer Network, includes a small camera that users wear around their ear. (AZCentral -- Business)
TASER International Unveils TASER AXON Tactical Network Jun 21, 2008
Source: TASER International, Inc. ... June 20, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- TASER International, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), a market leader in advanced electronic control devices, today at its annual conference unveiled the new TASER(tm) AXON(tm) (Autonomous eXtended on-Officer Network) ... At the conference, Rick Smith, CEO and Founder of TASER International, demonstrated the TASER AXON and its innovative features and functions which include. (Primezone Releases)
Ban Tasers if RCMP doesn't curb use by year's end: Commons committee Jun 20, 2008
A joint CBC News/Radio-Canada investigation takes a closer look at Taser International and its claims. Part 1 (13:51). (CBC.ca)
Mounties say they will curb Taser use Jun 19, 2008
The watchdog recommended that Mounties use Tasers made by U.S.-based Taser International Inc. only when a suspect threatened the safety of officers or the public. The Taser, also known as a conducted energy weapon or CEW, incapacitates people through a 50,000-volt jolt of electricity. (MSNBC -- International)
