Taser International (TASR) Gains on Reports Tapped for NYPD On-Officer Pilot (DGLY)
(Updated - September 4, 2014 5:01 PM EDT)
Taser International (NASDAQ: TASR) higher after hours on news the NYPD is using the company's Axon Flex body cam for its pilot program as well as LE3 by Vievu. Shares are up 2.8%.
NOTE: There was no mention of Digital Ally (NASDAQ: DGLY).
Commissioner Bratton said he is a "big time" supporter of body cam technology.
The two devices being used in the #NYPD body cam pilot program are Axon Flex by TASER & LE3 by Vievu. pic.twitter.com/Gqqe0DzfeQ
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) September 4, 2014I am a “big time” supporter of this technology (body cams) being used by police officers- @CommissBratton
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) September 4, 2014