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Wrap Announces First Sale of Wrap Reality Inmate Societal Reentry Software

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Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) has announced the sale of its Societal Reentry Virtual Reality Software to a corrections agency in Ohio, marking a milestone in its expansion into virtual reality software markets. This software aims to teach coping skills to incarcerated individuals through immersive training. CEO TJ Kennedy expressed optimism about increased adoption by corrections agencies, highlighting the program's potential in aiding re-integration into society.

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  • Software designed to enhance coping skills for incarcerated individuals, potentially improving rehabilitation outcomes.
  • CEO's positive outlook on future adoption by corrections agencies reflects growing demand for such technology.
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TEMPE, Ariz., July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) (the “Company”), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced the sale of its Societal Reentry Virtual Reality Software to a corrections agency in Ohio as the Company continues to expand into other customer segments.

The reentry and rehabilitation software is a product line of the Company’s Wrap Reality virtual reality training system and is designed to teach incarcerated individuals coping skills by exposing them to various situations in an immersive, 360-degree environment. The program has six levels of evaluation including quizzes and instruction-based scenarios and provides educational content for establishing a broad range of skills.

“This sale marks an important milestone in Wrap Reality’s continued expansion into the larger virtual reality software markets,” commented Wrap CEO, TJ Kennedy. “We expect to see more adoption by corrections agencies as we continue to educate the marketplace on the need to leverage virtual reality for incarcerated individuals to prepare for re-integration into society.”

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.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements - Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to: statements regarding the Company’s overall business; total addressable market; and, expectations regarding future sales and expenses. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should”, “believe”, “target”, “project”, “goals”, “estimate”, “potential”, “predict”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “intend”, and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Moreover, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to successful implement training programs for the use of its products; the Company’s ability to manufacture and produce product for its customers; the Company’s ability to develop sales for its new product solution; the acceptance of existing and future products; the availability of funding to continue to finance operations; the complexity, expense and time associated with sales to law enforcement and government entities; the lengthy evaluation and sales cycle for the Company’s product solution; product defects; litigation risks from alleged product-related injuries; risks of government regulations; the business impact of health crises or outbreaks of disease, such as epidemics or pandemics; the impact resulting from geopolitical conflicts and any resulting sanctions; the ability to obtain export licenses for counties outside of the US; the ability to obtain patents and defend IP against competitors; the impact of competitive products and solutions; and the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand, as well as other risk factors mentioned in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and other SEC filings. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.

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

Media Contact: media@wrap.com


FAQ

What recent sale did Wrap Technologies announce?

Wrap Technologies announced the sale of its Societal Reentry Virtual Reality Software to a corrections agency in Ohio.

Why is the sale of the Virtual Reality Software significant for Wrap Technologies?

The sale marks an important milestone in Wrap's expansion into larger virtual reality software markets.

What is the purpose of the Societal Reentry Virtual Reality Software?

The software is designed to teach incarcerated individuals coping skills via immersive 360-degree training.

What does CEO TJ Kennedy say about the future of Wrap Technologies' software?

CEO TJ Kennedy expects increased adoption by corrections agencies, emphasizing the need for virtual reality in rehabilitation.

What is the stock symbol for Wrap Technologies?

The stock symbol for Wrap Technologies is WRAP.

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