LULAC TO WORK WITH TASER INTERNATIONAL ON BEST PRACTICE USE-OF-FORCE GUIDELINES FOR TASER SYSTEMS

October 12, 2006
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

LULAC National Board of Directors also calls for additional accountability and oversight from local leaders.

October 12, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., October 12, 2006 – TASER International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASR), a market leader in advanced electronic control devices, today announced that the National Board of Directors of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) unanimously passed a motion last Friday stating that LULAC should continue to work with TASER International to establish best practice guidelines for the proper use of TASER® systems. The motion also states that LULAC aims to serve as a facilitator for proper training and use-of-force guidelines in communities throughout the country.

“TASER technology is redefining how law enforcement officials best protect the communities they serve and themselves,” said Tom Smith, president of TASER International, Inc. “We are dedicated to working with civil rights organizations such as LULAC to communicate the valuable role that TASER technology can bring to law enforcement departments when those agencies provide extensive training and clear use-of- force policies.”

Over the past two years, TASER International has engaged LULAC leaders at the national and state level to educate members about the TASER technology and its impact in local communities across the country in the reduction of lethal force, excessive use-of-force complaints, and police officer and suspect injuries.

TASER devices are now used by more than 9,500 law enforcement agencies nationwide and are largely responsible for a trend of decreasing citizen complaints and excessive use-of-force complaints as well as declines in both officer and suspect injuries.

“TASER International’s commitment to convening community groups to advance policies and oversight of TASER stun guns is an effort that we fully support,” said LULAC National President Rosa Rosales. “Use-of-force policy is a part of every community throughout the country and we look forward to taking a leadership role in encouraging a dialogue in our local communities and beyond.”

For complete content of the LULAC motion please request a copy.

Media Contacts:
Steve Tuttle; TASER International, Inc.; 480.444.4000 (Media ONLY Hotline)
Lizette Jenness Olmos; LULAC; 202.365.4553 (cell)