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Axon is uniquely positioned to help drive social justice reforms through technology. Technology alone can?t solve systemic racism ? but we believe it has a huge role to play. Most studies have shown that body-worn video positively affects de-escalating situations and reduces the use of force while increasing transparency. - Body cameras can capture truth and provide transparency where there was none before. - Signal technology, along with the power of AI, can ensure cameras are always on when they?re supposed to be. - Live-streaming video combined with other real-time situational awareness data and a re-imagined 911 experience can get the right help to the right place with the proper oversight faster than ever before. -Virtual reality empathy training can help officers put themselves in others? shoes and be better equipped to listen and de-escalate before acting. -Citizen portals to securely share footage captured by peaceful protesters can create a direct and constructive connection between communities and the agencies sworn to protect them.
Today, Axon announced the addition of Regina Holloway as Axon?s VP of Community Impact effective July 13, 2020. ?I have a deeply rooted belief that empowering the voices of a concerned public can lead to positive change,? says Ms. Holloway. ?I was drawn to Axon not only for its focus on centering racial equity, diversity and inclusion and ensuring a fair and effective justice system, but also for the recognition by leadership that this goal cannot be achieved without weigh-in from communities. I?m honored to lead Axon?s community impact initiatives and look forward to being a part of the great societal change Axon is working toward.?
Axon innovations exist to bridge the divide between communities and law enforcement. Our team works to solve big societal issues by providing public safety with the tools to help decrease use-of-force and increase transparency and accountability. Axon is uniquely positioned to help drive social justice reforms through technology. Technology alone can?t solve the problem of systemic racism - but we believe it has a huge role to play. Body cameras can capture truth and provide transparency where there was none before. Our ?Signal? technology, which alerts the body camera to turn on when an event occurs like a car door opening, a firearm being withdrawn from a holster, etc., can ensure cameras are always on when they?re supposed to be. Live-streaming video combined with other real-time situational awareness data and a re-imagined 911 experience can get the right help to the right place with the right oversight faster than ever before. VR Empathy Training can help officers put themselves in others? shoes and be better equipped to listen and de-escalate before they act.
