The hand-held BolaWrap 100 is an early engagement tool intended to reduce the need and frequency for pain-inflicting or injurious use of force. It was designed alongside law enforcement with a focus on the complex problem of interacting with the mentally ill. Its remote restraint device discharges an eight-foot bola style Kevlar® tether at 640 feet per second to entangle a subject at a range of 10-25 feet.
Benefits
Small - light and operable by an officer using support hand
Effective - remote restraint aids in controlling subjects
Simple - simple to deploy, minimum training required
Accurate - wide latitude of accuracy at a range of 10-25 feet
Flexible - other use of force options remain available
Safe - designed to remotely restrain without uncontrolled falls
Durable - weather resistant and rugged
Quick refresh - rapid cartridge refresh to support multiple wraps
BolaWrap is the only remote response to resistance tool that ensures a safe space between subject and officer, does not rely on pain compliance, and is specifically designed to be deployed early in an engagement. Inflicting pain often escalates encounters, BolaWrap's non-threatening form allows time to de-escalate and provide needed support.
Usage
Low on the Use of Force Continuum
Not "pain compliant" - does not require pain to achieve compliance
Designed for noncompliant or mentally ill population (1 in 4 fatal police encounters involve mentally ill)
De-escalates encounters, increasing safety for officers and subjects
