Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP), a provider of non-lethal public safety technologies, announced that Stark Security Inc., a Chicago-based protective services firm, has selected and will deploy the company’s Wrap Reality virtual reality training platform across its operations and officer training programs. This deployment expands WRAP’s presence in the private security market, with Stark using the immersive platform to train armed and unarmed officers in de-escalation, situational awareness, communication, and policy-based decision-making through realistic scenarios.
The move underscores the growing demand for immersive training solutions in the private security sector, aligning with WRAP’s broader WrapShield platform strategy. The company also highlighted that ATF Ruling 2026-2, which classifies its BolaWrap 150 as an instrument of restraint rather than a firearm or weapon under federal law, could expand access to civilian and private security markets as it continues to broaden adoption of its training and non-lethal response technologies.
Wrap Technologies is a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, delivering cutting-edge technology with exceptional people to address complex, modern-day challenges. Its portfolio includes the non-lethal BolaWrap 150 device, Wrap Reality immersive training platform, WrapVision body-worn camera system, WrapTactics training programs, and next-generation counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) solutions like PAN-DA and the 1KC Kinetic Anti-Drone Cassette. These offerings support the company’s mission to provide safer, scalable, and cost-effective technologies for public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure markets.
With a growing demand for non-lethal tools and techniques to create time, distance, and tactical advantage in non-criminal calls, the BolaWrap 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 BolaWrap 150 is designed to provide law enforcement with a safer choice for nearly every phase of a critical incident. This innovative, patented device deploys a multi-sensory, cognitive disruption to expand the pre-escalation period and gives officers the advantage and critical time to manage non-compliant subjects before resorting to higher-force options. It does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate; instead, it helps officers strategically operate pre-escalation on the force continuum, reducing the risk of injury to both officers and subjects. Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, BolaWrap is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), reinforcing Wrap’s commitment to public safety.
Wrap Reality VR is a fully immersive training simulator designed to enhance decision-making under stress. As a comprehensive public safety training platform, it provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. By offering a growing library of real-world situations, Wrap Reality is intended to equip officers with the skills and confidence to navigate high-stakes encounters effectively, leading to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve.
The adoption by Stark Security is a significant validation of Wrap’s training platform beyond traditional law enforcement, signaling a shift in how private security firms are embracing advanced technology to improve officer preparedness and community safety. As the private security sector increasingly recognizes the value of immersive training, Wrap Technologies is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend, further solidifying its role as a leader in non-lethal public safety solutions.
