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SCOTTSDALE, AZ, May 21, 2003 - TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq: TASR and TASRW), a market leader in advanced less-lethal weapons, today congratulated Bernard B. Kerik, the former New York City Police Commissioner and member of the TASER International Board of Directors who has accepted a position as senior policy advisor in Iraq's reorganized Interior Ministry under Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III.

"I am honored that the secretary of defense and Ambassador [L. Paul] Bremer have given me this opportunity," said Mr. Kerik. "I am looking forward to the challenge of giving the Iraqi people back their country. "

As a former undercover narcotics detective, Mr. Kerik led the New York City Police Department through the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and is touted for his role in drastically reducing crime. Mr. Kerik also brings a wealth of experience to the new job with his unique background and familiarity with the Middle Eastern culture and politics. In the 1970's, he worked in the region as a security expert, including four years in the employ of the Saudi royal family. Mr. Kerik was commissioner of the New York City Correction Department before his appointment to police commissioner in August 2000. Mr. Kerik will leave Giuliani Partners, a consulting firm run by former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, with whom he has longstanding professional relationship

TASER International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASR) provides advanced less-lethal weapons for use in the law enforcement, private security and personal defense markets. Our flagship ADVANCED TASER® product has reduced officer injuries by over 80% in the Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office, and reduced suspect injuries by over 72% in the Phoenix (AZ) Police Department. The ADVANCED TASER is saving lives, reducing liability and creating safer jobs in over 2,500 law enforcement agencies worldwide. TASER International's new TASER X26 with Shaped Pulse™ technology debuts on May 30, 2003. Over 60% smaller than our industry leading ADVANCED TASER M26, the X26 will be seen on the belts of thousands of officers around the globe. Preview the most anticipated less-lethal weapon of the new millennium at www.TASERX26.com.


200 deaths in the past 5 years.http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/story.html?id=df5f891e-ff77-4a39-ade7-b5488f9adfd9&k=56319&p=2

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