Officers Successfully Deploy BolaWrap® to Safely Apprehend Suspect Involved in a Domestic Dispute in Alton, TX
Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) released body-worn camera footage from the Alton, Texas Police Department, showcasing the effective use of their BolaWrap® Remote Restraint device during a domestic dispute. The device enabled officers to safely apprehend an unarmed suspect without injury. Alton Police praised the BolaWrap® for preventing further escalation, emphasizing its potential in high-stress situations. CEO TJ Kennedy highlighted this incident as evidence of the BolaWrap®’s capacity to enhance public safety and reduce the need for forceful tactics. Wrap continues to lead in innovative solutions for law enforcement and public safety.
- Successful deployment of BolaWrap® showcased in Alton, Texas incident.
- No injuries reported to officers or the suspect during the apprehension.
- Recognition from Alton Police Department for effectively preventing escalation.
- None.
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) (“Wrap” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, today shared new body-worn camera footage from the Alton, Texas Police Department. The footage highlights the effectiveness of the Company's BolaWrap® Remote Restraint device in resolving potentially dangerous situations.
Officers from the Alton Police Department responded to a domestic dispute call. Upon arrival, the suspect fled in a vehicle and the officers followed. At one point, the suspect stopped, left the vehicle and started fleeing on foot toward a residence. The officers pursued him. After determining that the suspect was unarmed, the responding officer holstered his firearm, using the BolaWrap® to apprehend the fleeing suspect without injury. The officer successfully deployed the BolaWrap®, resulting in the individual being taken safely into custody without any harm to either the officers or the individual.
The body camera footage of the event can be viewed here.
A representative from the Alton Police Department stated that the deployment of the BolaWrap® led to a successful outcome and prevented any escalation of the situation.
Wrap CEO TJ Kennedy added, “This situation showcases the capability of the BolaWrap® to deliver safe outcomes even in dangerous and dynamic scenarios. The decision made by the Alton Police Officer to utilize the BolaWrap® was commendable and resulted in a positive outcome for all parties involved. The video also clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of the BolaWrap® in stopping a criminal suspect who was running away at full speed, a critical use case for many high-stress scenarios. We believe BolaWrap® can be the smart solution to end many foot chases from continuing.”
About Wrap
Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) is a global public safety technology and services company that delivers safe and effective policing solutions to law enforcement and security personnel worldwide. Wrap is leading the movement for safer policing by equipping officers with safe, non-pain compliance tools and immersive training for the modern world. The Company's solutions, products, and services include the BolaWrap® Remote Restraint Device and Wrap Reality™.
Wrap’s BolaWrap® Remote Restraint device is a patented, hand-held pre-escalation and apprehension tool that discharges a Kevlar® tether to safely detain persons without pain, 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. Through its growing availability of real-life scenarios, Wrap Reality™ covers all facets of law enforcement training from verbal commands to tactical use-of-force.
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Wrap, the Wrap logo, BolaWrap®, Wrap RealityTM and Wrap Training Academy are trademarks of Wrap Technologies, Inc., some of which are registered in the U.S. and abroad. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.
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