Axon "Workforce" Expands Body Cameras Beyond Policing
Known for its tasers and body cameras for LE/security personnel, Axon announced its new body camera for non-security employees in healthcare and retail. How are these cameras different from other Axon models, and what does it mean for the company?
In this report, we examine Axon's new offering, discuss the pros and cons of using body cameras in retail, and healthcare, compare this move to Axis's recent expansion in the same areas, and what this move means to Axon.
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Axis' ********** *********
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There ** ** ********** **** ***** ** ******** ******* ****-**** ******* **** ***** ******** *** ********** ** ********* ****** ****** *****. They may serve as a tool for safeguarding and staff training, but there are still unexplored ethical concerns about their use and a lack of evidence to support use of this technology to deter violence in NHS mental health settings. [emphasis added]
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Cameras *********, ***** ***********
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