SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global leader in connected
public safety technologies, today announced the 2022 winners of the
Axon RISE Awards. Designed to honor public safety and community
organizations, the Axon RISE Awards highlight the untold stories of
the everyday heroes among us. The 2022 winners are as follows:
- RISE Officer- honors officers who have saved a life or
shown exemplary performance in the field
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- Police Officer Zachariah Fierle,
Town of Tonawanda Police Department (N.Y.)
- Corporal Joseph Whitaker, and
Officers Clayton Lyles and
Michael Montgomery, Bellevue Police Department, (Wash.)
- Constable Judith Solomon, Peel
Regional Police (Ontario)
Hear the inspirational stories of our Officer winners here:
https://youtu.be/vqInGYFH9sQ
- RISE Agency - recognizes a department making great
strides in building up their community
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- Niagara County Sheriff's Office, Lockport (N.Y.)
- RISE Community- honors a community program working hand
in hand with law enforcement to benefit their local community
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- The Dream Center, Denver
(Colo.)
Finalists were selected from over 115 nominees by over 25,000
community votes during a three-week voting period. The winners were
then chosen by a panel of judges. Officer winners each received a
trip to Axon's 2022 Accelerate conference and were recognized at a
special event during the conference.
Both Agency and Community winners will receive a $7,500 Axon grant to be put towards their
foundation in support of community programs. The prize funds
received by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office will go toward
expanding the Pawsitive for Heroes Program.
"Axon's RISE Awards showcase the extraordinary courage,
compassion and dedication to community demonstrated by officers,
agencies and community organizations across the country," says Axon
CEO and founder Rick Smith. "From
the individual officers who put their lives on the line each day,
to public safety agencies who work tirelessly to protect and
enhance their communities, to community organizations who work hand
in hand with public safety leaders to build a better future, Axon
is incredibly proud to highlight those doing inspiring work in the
world. Our hope is that the stories of heroism and valor
highlighted through these awards will inspire others as much as
they inspire us."
All 2022 RISE Award winners were announced at Axon's Accelerate
conference at a special ceremony. Axon also recognized 40
recipients of the Jack Cover Medal of Heroism award, honoring
officers who have saved a life.
Axon accepts stories year-round of officers and community
partners who show extraordinary courage, ingenuity and compassion.
To nominate an officer for a RISE or Jack Cover Medal of Heroism
award, please share your story at stories@axon.com.
About Axon
Axon is a network of devices, apps and people that helps public
safety personnel become smarter and safer. With a mission of
protecting life, our technologies give customers the confidence,
focus and time they need to keep their communities safe. Our
products impact every aspect of a public safety officer's
day-to-day experience with the goal of helping everyone get home
safe.
We work hard for those who put themselves in harm's way for all
of us. To date, more than 266,000 lives and countless dollars have
been saved with the Axon Network of devices, apps and people. Learn
more at www.axon.com or by calling (800) 978-2737. Axon is a
global company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. and global software
engineering hub in Seattle, Wash.,
as well as additional offices in Australia, Canada, Finland, Vietnam, the UK and the Netherlands.
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