User's Manual

AXON™ 4 Jan 2010
TASER International Private & Confidential 5
What is the AXON System?
The TASER AXON™ system is a tactical computer combined with an audio/visual
recording device and a control box to be worn by a peace officer on duty. The AXON
system is designed to document a shift’s events for later storage and analysis. The AXON
system also allows you to replay recorded events and make audio comments. At the end
of a shift, you can transfer the files containing the day’s events to the
EVIDENCE.COM™ services site via the SYNAPSE™ Evidence Transfer Manager
(ETM).
The AXON system has several operating modes designed to accommodate the needs of
law enforcement. The standard mode is a continuous loop, which eliminates the need to
go through hours of irrelevant footage. The other modes are designed to record important
events and recognize the need for operator privacy. There also is a PLAYBACK mode
for reviewing event footage. The system also has annotation features so you can make
text and voice comments about recorded events.
This manual begins with the Hardware chapter, describing the physical components.
Setup shows how create an EVIDENCE.COM account. The Assembly chapter covers
connecting the components. Getting Started covers the ATC. The Basic Operations
chapter provides detailed instructions on using an AXON system to gather information.
The Standard AXON Operation subsection summarizes these operations as they might be
used during your shift.
There is more to the AXON product than recording videos and uploading them. You can
and add notes—in text or voice form—to provide additional documentation. See the
Additional Features chapter for more information.