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. The deployment aims to provide officers with an additional tool designed to reduce escalation and create opportunities for safer resolutions.
The UMBC deployment advances Wrap's strategy to expand adoption of its public safety portfolio beyond traditional municipal law enforcement into markets including higher education, healthcare, transportation, and critical infrastructure. The company's broader Non-Lethal Response ecosystem also includes Wrap Reality, WrapTactics, WrapVision, and other technologies.
Wrap's 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, but helps officers operate pre-escalation on the force continuum. 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 company's Wrap Reality VR platform provides immersive training to enhance decision-making under stress, while WrapVision is a body-worn camera and evidence management system designed for efficiency and security. The WrapVision camera, powered by IONODES, boasts streamlined cloud integration and a made-in-America roadmap projected for early 2026.
This deployment signals a shift in campus security approaches, as universities seek non-lethal options to handle incidents without resorting to higher force measures. The adoption by UMBC could pave the way for other educational institutions to follow suit, potentially expanding Wrap's market presence significantly.
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