Indianapolis Metro Police Department Successfully Deploys BolaWrap® Safely Restraining Subject in Crisis
Wrap Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP) has released new bodycam footage highlighting the successful deployment of its BolaWrap device by the Indianapolis Metro Police Department (IMPD). On October 24, 2021, officers utilized the BolaWrap to safely restrain a noncompliant individual without physical confrontation, marking its second use by the IMPD. President and CEO Tom Smith praised the officers for their effective communication and proactive approach to prevent escalation. The BolaWrap aims to enhance public safety through innovative restraint technologies.
- Successful deployment of the BolaWrap by IMPD demonstrates its effectiveness in law enforcement.
- The incident reflects a growing acceptance and implementation of BolaWrap technology by police departments.
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TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) (the “Company”), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, announced the release of a new bodycam footage of a successful deployment of the BolaWrap device in Indianapolis, Indiana. Officers responding to the call were able to safely restrain a noncompliant subject in crisis.
On October 24th, 2021, Indianapolis Metro Police Department (IMPD) officers responded to a report of a subject lying in the street, calling out for help. Once on scene, officers observed the subject’s erratic behavior and assessed the situation as too volatile to attempt a physical approach to restraint. IMPD officers used the BolaWrap to distract and immobilize the subject by wrapping their lower legs. As a result, officers were able to safely approach and place the subject into handcuffs without force or injury. This is the second deployment of the BolaWrap by the IMPD.
The IMPD released the bodycam footage as part of their Sworn to Serve Bodycam Series.
President and CEO of WRAP, Tom Smith, recently discussed the incident with the deploying officer, Officer Vincent Marshall of IMPD. In this, Smith commended the IMPD for the clear communication and planning that led to the successful use of the BolaWrap: “That is the intent we focus on; that early intervention to use the BolaWrap to prevent escalation.”
For the full conversation please visit our YouTube Channel.
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® family of products are patented, hand-held pre-escalation and remote restraint devices that discharge 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.
WRAP’s headquarters are in Tempe, Arizona. For more information, please visit wrap.com.
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