Wrap Technologies, Inc. (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 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 Wrap Technologies, 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, WrapVision and other public safety technologies.
The BolaWrap 150 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).
Wrap Technologies' complete public safety portfolio includes the non-lethal BolaWrap 150 device, 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. WrapReality VR is a fully immersive training simulator to enhance decision-making under stress, providing first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios. WrapVision is an all-new body-worn camera and evidence management system built for efficiency, security, and transparency, with final North American assembly and a critical made-in-America roadmap projected for early 2026.
This expansion into higher education is significant as it reflects a growing demand for non-lethal tools and techniques to create time, distance and tactical advantage in non-criminal calls. The deployment at UMBC could serve as a model for other universities and institutions seeking to enhance campus safety while minimizing the risk of escalation. By providing officers with additional non-lethal options, Wrap Technologies aims to address the complex, modern day challenges facing public safety organizations. The company's broader strategy to enter markets beyond municipal law enforcement could have implications for how safety and security are managed across various sectors, including healthcare and critical infrastructure.
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