Sheriff’s Office and TASER announce Worldwide first
Lee County Sheriff’s Office became the first law enforcement agency in the world to purchase the first five triple-cartridge tasers.
Tom Smith, the chairman of TASER International, Inc., personally delivered the first five TASER X3’s sold in the world to Sheriff Mike Scott. Smith, also a co-founder of the company, said, “TASER International is excited to be able to provide Lee County Sheriff’s Office with the first sale of our newest TASER X3 multi-shot electronic control device. Not only has Lee County Sheriff’s Office been an exceptional customer of ours, they are a leader in providing both their officers and community members with advanced technology to protect and serve.”
Over 700 law enforcement and corrections deputies with the Sheriff’s Office currently utilize the TASER M-26 or X-26 which hold single cartridges. The newest advancement, the X3, has three cartridges which can be deployed in succession.
“We are truly honored to be the first law enforcement agency to receive this remarkable product; again illustrating TASER International’s commitment to providing cutting edge technology designed to protect our deputies and citizens,” said Sheriff Mike Scott. He added, “Members of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office training section were privileged to test and evaluate the X3 and consider it yet another asset with applications in both our law enforcement and correctional settings.”
For more information about the new product, you can visit TASER International’s website at www.TASER.com.