$AXON Enterprise Inc(AXON)$ At Axon, we believe it’s time to evaluate facial recognition in the field responsibly and transparently. That’s why we’re taking the next step in our research and development process by beginning a limited evaluation with the Edmonton Police Service in Alberta, Canada. This is not a launch. It’s early-stage field research focused on understanding real-world performance, operational considerations, and the safeguards needed for responsible use.

We chose Edmonton for a reason. They are a long-standing Axon partner with direct experience using facial recognition in their own operations. Their familiarity with the technology, combined with their thoughtful approach to testing and public engagement, makes them a well-suited partner to help us learn what works, what doesn’t, and what responsible deployment should require.

We recognize that facial recognition is being adopted in varying degrees around the world. Our approach has been intentional—starting our evaluations in places where use is already expanding, and where there is momentum to explore responsible, transparent implementation. By testing in real-world conditions outside the U.S., we can gather independent insights, strengthen oversight frameworks, and apply those learnings to future evaluations, including within the United States.

We are proceeding carefully, with insights from our Ethics & Equity Advisory Council and Community Impact teams. Success at this stage is not a product—it is proving that the technology can provide real benefits to community safety with safeguards that deliver very low rates of harmful error. Our guiding test is simple: the benefits must outweigh the cost and risks. Our evaluation must demonstrate that accuracy, human review, and transparency can be built in from the start, setting the standard for governance needs and trust-building requirements.