The Sessions

What's New: Exploring the Next Evolution in Body-Worn Cameras

In the past few years, body-worn camera technology has rapidly evolved from a means of recording evidence to a truly powerful communications technology. In this session, learn about the latest evolution in Axon camera technology and the use cases that improvements to Axon body-worn camera technology will unlock.

Fusus Presents Holistic Public Safety: Building A Unified Real-Time Crime Center

Precision Policing strategies combined with unified technologies have the power to aid in precise suspect identification, create better situational awareness for officers, and deliver more accountability. In this session, learn how community-powered programs driven by the right technology can positively impact communities and clearance rates.

Living With Livestream: How Body-worn Cameras Improve Officer and Community Safety

What is the true benefit of livestreaming body-worn cameras? In this session, hear real scenarios where livestreamed video has made a difference for agencies and helped build trust with communities. Learn the surprising benefits of livestreaming calls for officers, supervisors and dispatch.

NTK on DFR: The Need to Know For Making Drone as First Responder (DFR) Part of Your Drone Program

What is the true value of a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program? In this session, learn how to make DFR part of your drone program. Hear first-hand accounts from current Axon Air Remote customers and industry leaders who are working to break down barriers to scale DFR operations worldwide.

Pop the Question: A Candid Q+A with Axon Sales Engineers

Do you have questions, however big or small, for Axon's sales engineers? In this candid Q&A, get answers to all of your technical and non-technical questions from Axon engineers who train officers on our body-worn camera hardware and have deployed to every major agency in the world.

BREAKING NEWS: Tips for Hosting Successful Press Conferences

What makes a "good" press conference? After crisis events, public safety leaders host press conferences to share information with the public. A good press conference can provide peace of mind to the community and grow trust between the agency and the public, while a bad press conference can do the opposite. In this session, hear tips from agency PIOs on running successful press conferences.

Make It Last: Developing Enduring TASER Energy Weapon Policy and Training

What are key policy and training considerations to keep in mind regarding TASER energy weapon use? In this session, hear from Amy Nguyen, Assistant General Counsel and Sr. Director of TASER Safety, Axon, as she discusses best practices for TASER energy weapon policy and training. Discuss Axon’s latest energy weapon, TASER 10, and understand policies most likely to require adaptations when adopting the TASER 10 platform.

Skydio Presents: American Drones for Aerial Situational Awareness

Are autonomous drones the best fit for your agency? In this session, hear how drones can help officers achieve aerial situational awareness, and learn how autonomous drones developed by Skydio integrate seamlessly with the existing Axon ecosystem for a frictionless experience.

Leadership (Isn’t Always) Ladylike: Just Ask These Leaders

How do you provide female agency members with effective and efficient leadership, career development and law enforcement education and opportunities? In this panel discussion, hear from current and former law enforcement leaders on how to encourage female leadership in the public safety space.

On Automatic: How APIs Can Revolutionize Your Organization's Processes

In 2020, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) selected Axon as their partner of choice for public safety technology. In this session, hear from sworn members of the largest municipal police service in Canada on how to streamline device, user and investigative management through Axon Evidence’s suite of robust APIs.

Asking the Tough Questions: Best Practices for Securing Interviews and Safeguarding Against Evidence Contamination

Interviews are a critical aspect of public safety work, whether in the field or in a controlled environment. In this panel discussion, hear best practices from public safety experts on securing interviews, safeguarding against evidence contamination and properly analyzing and redacting recorded data.

Revolutionizing Real-Time: The Evolution of Axon Respond and How It Can Transform Your Operations

Learn about the latest updates and use cases of Axon Respond, the real-time operations service that revolutionizes agency operations. Discover the service’s newest improvements and how it integrates seamlessly with strategic partners Fusus and RapidSOS. Hear from real customers about their experiences and how they have increased first responder safety and enhanced their ability to respond to incidents more effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the power of real-time and see how Axon Respond can maximize your agency’s potential.

We Stream from a Land Down Under: Queensland Police and the Benefit of AB3 With Livestreaming

What benefit can live-streaming have on your organization? In this session, hear from Queensland Police (AUS) on their deployment of Axon Body 3 cameras and live-streaming. Hear use cases and policies for efficient use of body-worn camera technology.

Coming in Bot: The Case for Security Bots

What are the use cases for and capabilities of security bots? In this interactive session, hear from Dean Kamen and the DEKA team on security robotics, and provide feedback and thoughts one of the up-and-coming technologies in public safety.

Immerse Yourself in the Future of TASER Training

Ongoing training is vital for developing and maintaining high-performing officers. In this session, learn why Axon VR training is the most efficient and cost-effective way to train officers on TASER energy weapons.

Evidence-Based Practices that Reach for the Moon(shot)

The most commonly used source of data related to gun-related deaths between the police and the public was created by a newspaper in order to sell papers and content. Third-party neutrality will provide evidence that will help address some of the most sensitive topics within law enforcement: resistance, use of force, and line of duty deaths. This panel discussion will focus on how and why research and data can provide evidence-based information that is critical to accomplishing the moonshot goal.

New Threats, No Trust, New Strategy: The Future of Hybrid Warfare

Hybrid warfare is a modern form of warfare that blends conventional and unconventional tactics to achieve strategic objectives. In this presentation, explore emerging threats and challenges in modern warfare and learn how governments and militaries can prepare and adapt to these new forms of conflict.

To the Moon: A Fireside Chat With Rick Smith

What is "the moonshot" you keep hearing about? In this fireside chat, join Rick Smith, CEO and Founder, Axon, Chief Eddie Garcia, President of the Major Cities Chiefs Association, Mayor Frank Scott, President of the African American Mayors Association, and Dr. Robin Engel, National Policing Institute, for a deep explanation of Axon's recently announced moonshot goal to reduce gun-related deaths between police and the public. Learn how your agency can have a positive impact on this moonshot goal to make your communities even safer.

Virtually Limitless: The Role of Virtual Reality in Law Enforcement Training

What role will virtual reality play in the study of human decision-making? In this session, hear from J.C. Barnes, Ph.D., Professor and Director in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati, and Cory Haberman, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati, as they explain learnings from their research on virtual reality in law enforcement training.

Have Some 4Sight: How Technology and AI Prevent Arrest Related Deaths

How can biosensors reverse trends in arrested-related deaths? In this session, join John DeFalco, co-founder of 4SightLabs, for an in-depth look at how technology and artificial intelligence can monitor the health and safety of individuals in custody and save lives through early risk detection and real time alerts.

Sharing is Caring: Best Practices for Sharing General and Sensitive Materials

What are best practices for sharing information with partner agencies and DAs? In this session, hear from Jennifer Bragg, Boulder PD, and Kenneth Kupfner, Boulder DA, as they discuss how to share evidence in a way that is efficient, secure and keeps an audit trail intact from capture to courtroom.

Cameras and Corrections: The Benefits of Body-Worn Cameras in Corrections Facilities and Jails

Body-worn cameras are effective tools in promoting accountability and transparency in law enforcement, but what are the benefits of body-worn camera hardware in correctional facilities and sheriff-run jails? In this session, learn how body-worn camera technology can provide a clear and reliable record of incidents, and in turn, promote accountability and transparency in the criminal justice system.

SOS: Actionable Advice on Combating Stressors to Save Our Sworn

What is to blame for the high rates of suicide and mental trauma amongst public safety professionals? In this session, explore the impact of the unspoken stressors faced by law enforcement officers, and hear actionable advice from industry experts on creating networks to “protect our protectors.”

The Winning Playbook: Recruiting and Retaining Staff in 2023

How can agencies strengthen their brand, recruit new talent and retain their officers in 2023? In this session, update your recruitment playbook to create a winning strategy based on tactical advice from law enforcement leaders. Topics will include recruitment marketing, mental health resources and My90 employee surveys.

Cradlepoint Presents: What's New With 5G for Public Safety?

5G expands the services and applications available for public safety. In this session, review new technologies from Cradlepoint such as new form factors, security, and private networks that allow you to do your jobs with more information faster.

LIVE From Phoenix: It's the Axon Ecosystem

What does the Axon Ecosystem offer beyond TASER weapons, body-worn cameras and DEMS? In this interactive session, work alongside your peers to solve a case leveraging solutions like Community Request, Axon Respond, Auto-Transcription and Auto Tagging. Experience firsthand how these solutions can provide outsized value.

Doing the Work: How Axon's EEAC and Community Engagement Initiatives Bring in Community Voices

What public safety initiatives is Axon working on, and who is involved in developing this programming? In this panel discussion, hear from community partners and members of Axon's Ethics and Equity Advisory Council (EEAC) who are actively co-creating public safety initiatives in partnership with public safety agencies. Learn how community members are impacting Axon's product development cycle and how Axon is leveraging national partnerships to drive innovation.

Better Call Calgary: How the CPS Integrations Team Successfully Deploys Technology

Calgary Police Service was the first Major City Chiefs police service in Canada to join the Axon Network. In this session, hear from members of CPS about their experience deploying Axon hardware. Learn how the CPS Integrations team, a fully funded unit of sworn police officers with extensive front line policing experience, participates in ongoing technology projects to ensure agency platforms and policies are aligned with officer needs.

Get the Grant: How to Win Federal Funding for De-Escalation Tools and Training

Grants are a great way for public safety agencies to apply for and receive federal funding to implement new projects and programs. In this session, learn about the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act, and hear how your organization can take advantage of the $124 million in mental health crisis training and resources this act opens up.

Protecting Our Nurses: Addressing Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Setting

76% of nurses experience verbal or physical assaults each year. How can we stop the rise of violence in healthcare? In this panel discussion, learn from major network hospital executives how Axon Body 3 and TASER energy weapons can de-escalate potential incidents and protect nurses from workplace violence.

I’m Fine, How Are You? Coping with Job-Related Stress

How do you wish you could respond when someone asks how you’re feeling? In this session, hear practical advice from leading wellness experts on how to cope with on the job stress and adopt strategies for better sleep, health and wellness.

Cleared for Takeoff: Developing a Premier Drone Program From the Ground Up

The future of drones in law enforcement is bright, and your investment in a drone program today will pay off for years to come. In this panel, hear from 3 program leaders who have elevated their agency’s presence in the Law Enforcement drone space: Jason Day, Texas DPS, Lt. Joe Malorgio, NYSP, and Det. Nick Varner, Hagerstown PD. Learn how to launch, grow and optimize a drone program and navigate topics like community engagement, connectivity, policy, airspace, hardware management and more!

From HAL to GPT: The Time Travelers Guide to Generative AI

Join Microsoft and explore the captivating realm of Artificial Intelligence and learn how recent breakthroughs in Generative AI are poised to change the world. Discover how AI advancements, coupled with Responsible AI advancements, are embodied in cutting-edge technologies like ChatGPT, DALL-E, Azure OpenAI, Copilot, and more, shaping our future as we enter the era of AI.

The TRUTH about TASER: A Deep-dive Into TASER Safety

TASER energy weapons are the most studied use-of-force tool available to law enforcement. With over 900 reports, abstracts, letters, studies and resource materials on the tool, and more than 5 million field deployments in nearly 30 years, TASER energy weapons are the most safe and effective less-lethal tool on an officer’s belt. Yet TASER technology is still widely misunderstood. In this session, review key safety studies and learn answers to the most common questions about TASER technology from media and communities.

Never Miss a Moment: Ensuring Organizations Capture Critical Moments to Drive Transparency and Promote Justice

How can you ensure your agency or organization never misses capturing critical moments? In this session, learn how reliable cameras, proper policy, compliance safeguards and a final fallback help individuals never miss a moment. Hear real-world examples of how these four tenets can drive transparency and promote justice.

How to Solve the Recruiting & Retention Challenges in Policing

How can we attract higher quality candidates to Law Enforcement, motivate officers of all ranks to stay on for the long haul, and connect with Millennial and Gen Z officers in order to groom them to become tomorrow’s leaders? This interactive presentation covers some of the best practices, emerging trends, and real world case studies from agencies around the country who are taking a very different approach to personal & professional development. And the data shows that it works!

Time to Review: Best Practices for Investigating Use-of-Force Incidents

Use-of-Force incidents occur every day, and public safety officers are tasked with reviewing these incidents. In this session, learn from experts in the field as they analyze video footage drawn from a real-world case to highlight strategies intent upon providing law enforcement professionals with reliable information concerning time, distance, speed, and motion.

Caught it Early: The Importance of Early Intervention Systems in Public Safety

What are the benefits of using an early intervention system (EIS)? In this session, hear from experts on considerations for selecting, deploying and adapting an EIS. Discuss how data from your EIS fits into the broader data-driven policing model facilitating greater outcomes and transparency in communities.

Time to Upgrade: Tips For Transitioning to TASER 10

How can you effectively upgrade your TASER program? In this session, hear from TASER 10 evaluation partners on how to transition to TASER 10 from legacy TASER platforms. Learn valuable lessons on TASER 10 training and policy from some of the first individuals to get hands on with this weapon in the field.

Verizon Frontline, 5G and Innovation in Public Safety

For nearly three decades, Verizon Frontline has supported first responders on the front lines with an award-winning network enabled with priority and preemption, a dedicated crisis response team, and best-in-class 24/7 customer support. During this session, we will be discussing and showcasing how Verizon Frontline and the power of Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband are driving innovation in communications technology, helping shape the future of public safety and providing secure and reliable mission-critical communications capabilities - whenever and wherever you need them.

Ready for Change: A Frank Discussion on Achieving Our Moonshot Goal

What is the true impact of gun-related deaths between police and the public on communities? In this panel discussion, join mayors and community organizations from around the US for a frank discussion on working through challenging and painful moments in their cities. Discuss best ideas for achieving Axon's moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years.

Don't Get Fed Up: A Masterclass in Federal Body-worn Camera Deployments

It's time to get answers to some of the most common body-worn camera FAQs. In this session, three "agents of change" will answer FAQs and share lessons learned from successfully deploying a new BWC program in Federal law enforcement. The session will include a discussion on methods for maintaining program support and funding.

Pillars of Community: Driving Community Member engagement with Axon Community Request

There is a constantly growing number of digital evidence sources in the community - from smartphones and social media to smart doorbells and CCTV. In this session, learn how new technology is changing the way community members and law enforcement engage with the evidence gathering process. Axon Community Request is the one-stop shop for gathering evidence in a way that is easy, efficient, and transparent.

Your Giant Leap: Building Evidence-Based Trust

Recent data, from Saulnier & Sytsma on Policing and Society, indicates that the role of technology, in particular the use of body-worn cameras, can help build trust among members of your community when the footage is shared. Through positive storytelling and transparency, we can build trust and increase positive public perception of law enforcement. In this session, hear from experts, strategists and officer’s on how to tell the real, impactful stories of the individuals behind the uniform, and how we can work together to create positive change.

Joining Forces: How to Leverage Free Axon Resources for Officers, Families and Communities

Axon-led panel on our current no-cost resources to support officers and community members. Panelists with share information about Axon Aid Wellness, Share the Table from the Global Strategic Community Impact Team, First Responder’s Network, and My90.

I'm Sensing a Trend...Key Findings From Axon's Digital Evidence Trends Report

What did 900 public safety officers have to say about trends in digital evidence? In this panel discussion, explore key findings from Axon's Digital Evidence Trends Report, and hear qualitative feedback and stories from forensic video and digital experts in response to Axon's quantitative report data.

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: How to Manage All Your Evidence in One Centralized Location

How can you manage all of your evidence (not just BWC) in one centralized location? Many agencies and attorneys are just scratching the surface of what is possible with the Axon Evidence platform. In this session, learn detailed best practices from advanced Axon Evidence users to help your agency drive efficiency and accuracy in the criminal justice process.

Supporting our Spouses: Navigating the Challenges of Law Enforcement Families

Divorce rates for law enforcement families can be as high as 70%. In this panel discussion, hear from spouses of sworn law enforcement officers as they candidly discuss the challenges law enforcement families face and how to effectively navigate these struggles.

Transformative Technology: The Public Safety Landscape with Robotic Security

As the complexities of public safety evolve on a daily basis, so must the tools and technology we use to respond in critical incidents. In this panel discussion, learn how Axon is exploring robotic technology to be utilized in critical incidents from an active shooter to barricaded suspects, including information on policy implications and tactical considerations.

Dedrone Presents Keeping Your Airspace Safe: A Case Study from Austin

From SXSW to Formula One, Austin is the home many of major events---now it's also home to Austin PD's Robotics Unit, developed by John Buell. In this session, hear actionable insights on implementing technology to protect major events and mass gathering sites, and learn how to investigate drone-based crimes using counter-drone solutions.