Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) is advancing its Non-Lethal Response platform with the introduction of WrapShield and an exclusive U.S. and NATO license to Frenel Imaging's TPiCore thermal-polarimetric sensing technology, the company announced July 28, 2026. The moves add an AI-enabled detection layer to the company's existing portfolio, beginning with counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and aim to meet widening demand for tools that control situations without injury or pain.
The pressure on agencies to adopt response-to-resistance alternatives has intensified following high-profile use-of-force incidents that have driven costly litigation, strained community trust, and increased scrutiny of how officers are equipped and trained. That environment has pushed agencies toward tools that create time, distance, and tactical advantage, particularly in encounters involving individuals in mental- or behavioral-health crises, and has widened the customer base beyond traditional policing into corrections, campus safety, healthcare, and transportation security.
Wrap Technologies built its business around closing the response-to-resistance gap with technology that reduces injury to everyone involved. The company describes itself as a global public safety technology provider developing policing solutions for law enforcement and security personnel across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Its flagship BolaWrap 150 Remote Restraint Device, along with a growing portfolio of training and evidence-management tools, is designed to give officers a non-lethal option that can restrain individuals from a distance using a Kevlar tether.
With the July 2026 launch of WrapShield and the exclusive license to Frenel Imaging's TPiCore sensing technology, Wrap is adding an AI-enabled detection layer, beginning with counter-UAS. The thermal-polarimetric imaging can detect threats that traditional sensors might miss, such as drones or concealed objects, by analyzing differences in heat and polarization. This expands Wrap's reach into security applications beyond law enforcement, including critical infrastructure protection and military operations.
Wrap's platform already includes Wrap Reality, a virtual reality training system; Wrap Vision, an evidence management solution; Wrap Tactics, a suite of tactical tools; and counter-drone solutions. The new technologies are expected to integrate with these existing products, providing a comprehensive ecosystem for public safety agencies. The company believes that combining remote restraint with advanced detection will help de-escalate situations more effectively and prevent confrontations from turning violent.
The announcement comes as agencies nationwide seek alternatives to traditional use-of-force options. Body camera footage and social media have amplified scrutiny of police actions, leading to calls for reform and investment in less-lethal technologies. Wrap's approach aligns with this trend, offering tools that can subdue individuals without causing lasting harm. The company has also emphasized training, with Wrap Reality providing immersive scenarios to help officers practice de-escalation techniques.
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