New Bodycam Footage of Officers Using WRAP’s BolaWrap® to Help De-escalate Crisis Situation

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Wrap Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP) released bodycam footage showing a successful BolaWrap deployment by the Tempe Police Department, highlighting its effectiveness in non-lethal restraint. The incident occurred on July 5, 2021, when officers used the BolaWrap to safely restrain a noncompliant individual, ensuring her safe transport to a hospital. Tom Smith, CEO, praised the officers' decision-making and the BolaWrap's role in resolving crisis situations. Currently, the BolaWrap is utilized by over 570 agencies across the U.S. and internationally.

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• Successful deployment of BolaWrap demonstrated its effectiveness in crisis situations.
• BolaWrap is currently used by over 570 agencies in the U.S. and 44 countries, indicating strong market adoption.

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TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “WRAP”) (Nasdaq: WRAP), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, released new bodycam footage following a successful BolaWrap deployment in Tempe, Arizona that assisted officers to safely and humanely restrain a noncompliant individual in a crisis.

On July 5, 2021, the Tempe Police Department responded to a violent female who had struck a hotel employee with a flashlight and refused to leave. Upon arrival, officers found the individual was nonverbal and appeared to be in distress. The individual refused to communicate with the police and could not be safely approached as she continued to threaten officers with a glass object in her hand.

An officer on scene successfully deployed the BolaWrap around the individual’s legs, restricting her movement and allowing officers to approach and safely take her into custody without injury. The individual was then transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

Tom Smith, CEO and President of WRAP, commented, “The officers on the scene did an excellent job of reading the situation and executing the proper deployment of the BolaWrap. We continue to see the BolaWrap help officers safely resolve high-pressure crisis situations.”

The bodycam footage can be viewed here.

A virtual interview with Tempe Police Chief Jeffrey Glover reviewing the bodycam footage can be viewed here.

An earlier bodycam video of the BolaWrap in use by Tempe PD was released in June of this year and can be viewed here.

The BolaWrap is currently being tested and used by more than 570 agencies in the U.S. and 44 countries. Additional bodycam footage of the BolaWrap in use can be viewed here.

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.

WRAP’s headquarters are in Tempe, Arizona. For more information, please visit wrap.com.

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Trademark Information
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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Contact:

Paul M. Manley
VP – Investor Relations
(612) 834-1804
pmanley@wrap.com

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FAQ

What is the recent press release about Wrap Technologies (WRAP)?

The press release details a successful BolaWrap deployment by the Tempe Police Department, showcasing its effectiveness in safely restraining an individual during a crisis.

When did the BolaWrap deployment by Tempe Police occur?

The BolaWrap was successfully deployed on July 5, 2021, during an incident involving a noncompliant individual.

How many agencies are currently using the BolaWrap?

The BolaWrap is currently being used by over 570 agencies in the U.S. and 44 countries.

What did the CEO of Wrap Technologies say about the deployment?

Tom Smith, the CEO, commended the officers for their quick decision-making and highlighted the BolaWrap's role in safely resolving high-pressure situations.