Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) announced that the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has purchased BolaWrap(R) devices and Non-Lethal Response training as part of its initial deployment of non-lethal capabilities for campus safety and security. The deployment is intended to support responsible, measured response by providing officers with an additional non-lethal tool designed to help reduce escalation and create opportunities for safer resolutions.
According to the company, the UMBC deployment advances its strategy to expand adoption of its public safety portfolio beyond traditional municipal law enforcement into markets including higher education, healthcare, transportation, critical infrastructure and security. The company noted its broader Non-Lethal Response ecosystem also includes Wrap Reality, WrapTactics(TM), WrapVision(TM) and other public safety technologies.
Wrap Technologies describes itself as a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, delivering cutting-edge technology to address the complex, modern day challenges facing public safety organizations. The company’s complete public safety portfolio includes the non-lethal BolaWrap(R) 150 device, Wrap Reality(R) immersive training platform, WrapVision(TM) body-worn camera system, WrapTactics(TM) training programs, and next-generation C-UAS solutions like PAN-DA and the 1KC Kinetic Anti-Drone Cassette.
With a growing demand for non-lethal tools and techniques to create time, distance and tactical advantage in non-criminal calls, the BolaWrap(R) 150 incorporates a multi-sensory distraction of sight and sound as a first response, followed by a non-lethal restraint if further escalation is required. This approach reduces the risk of injury to officers, subjects, and the community. The device is intended to provide law enforcement with a safer choice for nearly every phase of a critical incident, deploying a multi-sensory, cognitive disruption to expand the pre-escalation period and give officers critical time to manage non-compliant subjects before resorting to higher-force options. The BolaWrap(R) 150 is not pain-based compliance; it does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate, instead helping officers operate pre-escalation on the force continuum.
Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, BolaWrap(R) is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST). WrapReality(TM) VR is a fully immersive training simulator to enhance decision-making under stress, providing first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. WrapVision is a body-worn camera and evidence management system designed for efficiency, security, and transparency, capturing, storing, and managing digital evidence to ensure operational security and regulatory compliance.
The UMBC deployment marks a significant step in Wrap Technologies' strategy to diversify its customer base and address the unique safety needs of educational institutions. As campus safety concerns continue to evolve, non-lethal tools like BolaWrap offer a measured response option that can help de-escalate situations without causing permanent harm. This expansion into higher education could pave the way for broader adoption across other sectors where traditional law enforcement tools may not be ideal.
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