Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) announced that the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has purchased BolaWrap devices and Non-Lethal Response training as part of its initial deployment of non-lethal capabilities for campus safety and security. The company said 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.
This deployment advances Wrap Technologies' 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, WrapVision and other public safety technologies.
The BolaWrap 150 device is a patented, non-lethal restraint tool that deploys 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. Unlike pain-based compliance tools, BolaWrap 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).
Wrap Technologies' complete public safety portfolio also includes the Wrap Reality immersive training platform, which provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios to enhance decision-making under stress. WrapVision is a body-worn camera and evidence management system designed for efficiency, security, and transparency, capturing, storing, and managing digital evidence with streamlined cloud integration and a made-in-America roadmap projected for early 2026.
The UMBC deployment highlights the growing demand for non-lethal tools and techniques to create time, distance and tactical advantage in non-criminal calls. As campuses across the nation seek to enhance safety while minimizing escalation, Wrap Technologies' solutions offer a scalable and cost-effective approach. This expansion into higher education represents a significant milestone for Wrap Technologies, as it diversifies its customer base and addresses the complex, modern-day challenges facing public safety organizations.
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