Edenton Police Department Hosts Wrap Reality Virtual Training Platform Demonstrations for its Neighboring Law Enforcement Agencies
Wrap Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP) announced that the Edenton Police Department in North Carolina has successfully integrated its Wrap Reality virtual reality training platform, hosting 10 local departments for demonstrations since its installation in November 2021. The platform aims to improve training efficiency and reduce use-of-force incidents. Following grant funding, Edenton will also expand its capabilities with the next-generation BolaWrap 150 device. Chief Henry King emphasizes the importance of these tools for officer and community safety.
- Successful implementation of Wrap Reality training platform at Edenton Police Department.
- Engagement with 10 surrounding local departments enhances product visibility.
- Expansion of capabilities with the upcoming BolaWrap 150 device.
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TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) (the “Company”), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, today shared that the Edenton Police Department of North Carolina has engaged surrounding departments for live demonstrations of Wrap Reality, WRAP’s virtual reality training platform.
The initial purchase and installation of the Wrap Reality system at Edenton took place in early November of 2021. Since its installment, Edenton Police Department has hosted 10 local departments to test the virtual reality system.
The adoption of the Wrap Reality platform follows the department’s purchase of the BolaWrap® Remote Restraint technology in July of 2020. After receiving grant funding from the North Carolina Governors Crime Commission, Edenton Police Department can now move forward towards full deployment awaiting its delivery of the next-generation device, the BolaWrap 150 which was made in December of 2021.
“Wrap Reality provides transparency and allows officers to see their mistakes and adjust accordingly. In Law Enforcement, we have seen and experienced so much tragedy in our country, as it pertains to use of force. So, upgrading to the BolaWrap 150 is, yet again, an extra tool on our belt to keep our citizens safe and our officers safe. This is in addition to having the Wrap Reality training platform, which helps correct mistakes in a training setting instead of having a critical incident in the real-world setting,” said Henry King, Chief of Edenton Police Department.
About WRAP
WRAP Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP) is a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services. WRAP develops creative solutions to complex issues and empowers public safety officials to protect and serve their communities through its portfolio of advanced technology and training solutions.
WRAP’s BolaWrap® Remote Restraint device is a patented, hand-held pre-escalation and apprehension tool that discharges a Kevlar® tether to temporarily restrain uncooperative suspects and persons in crisis from a distance. Through its many field uses and growing adoption by agencies across the globe, BolaWrap is proving to be an effective tool to help law enforcement safely detain persons without injury or the need to use higher levels of force.
Wrap Reality, the Company’s virtual reality training system, is a fully immersive training simulator and comprehensive public safety training platform providing first responders with the discipline and practice in methods of de-escalation, conflict resolution, and use-of-force to better perform in the field.
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BolaWrap, Wrap and Wrap Reality are trademarks of Wrap Technologies, Inc. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.
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