Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) and XINSURANCE have announced a strategic partnership to develop and bring to market the WRAP Safe Response Program, a certified operating standard for organizations that employ or contract security personnel. The program aims to establish a documented standard for training, equipment, and response before encounters escalate, targeting a U.S. workforce of approximately 1.28 million security guards across corporations, healthcare systems, schools, retailers, hospitality properties, transportation networks, critical infrastructure, and other environments.
The initiative follows the June 15 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ruling that classified the BolaWrap 150 as neither a firearm under the Gun Control Act nor a weapon under the National Firearms Act, removing a federal barrier to its use as an early intervention option for unarmed security personnel. This ruling paves the way for the Safe Response Program, which is designed to provide a standardized approach for security teams to manage situations without resorting to higher-force options.
Under the partnership, WRAP will own, certify, and audit the Safe Response standard, while organizations can adopt it for their own security operations and require contracted security providers to certify personnel under the program. XINSURANCE will handle insurance activities contemplated by the program, including product design, underwriting, pricing, placement, policy servicing, and claims. WRAP said the model expands its addressable market beyond law enforcement by enabling enterprises carrying security-related risk to establish the standard across their properties and contracted security operations.
The BolaWrap 150, WRAP's flagship non-lethal device, 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 not pain-based compliance; 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).
The Safe Response Program is particularly timely given the growing demand for non-lethal tools and techniques to create time, distance, and tactical advantage in non-criminal calls. By establishing a certified standard, WRAP and XINSURANCE aim to provide a consistent framework for security personnel to handle encounters safely and effectively. This could have significant implications for the private security industry, potentially reducing liability and improving outcomes for both security personnel and the public.
WRAP's complete public safety portfolio includes the BolaWrap 150, Wrap Reality immersive training platform, WrapVision body-worn camera system, WrapTactics training programs, and next-generation C-UAS solutions like PAN-DA and the 1KC Kinetic Anti-Drone Cassette. These technologies support the company's mission to provide safer, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure markets.
WrapVision, the company's body-worn camera and evidence management system, is designed for efficiency, security, and transparency. It captures, stores, and helps manage digital evidence, ensuring operational security, regulatory compliance, and enhanced video picture quality and field of view. The camera, powered by IONODES, boasts streamlined cloud integration and final North American assembly, with a critical made-in-America roadmap projected for early 2026.
The partnership with XINSURANCE is a strategic move that could reshape how private security operations are conducted, offering a comprehensive program that addresses training, equipment, and insurance. For organizations in sectors like healthcare, education, and retail, adopting this standard may become a benchmark for safety and professionalism.
The news of this partnership is available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/WRAP. For more information on the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/lvlln.
