Police Less Lethal News & Articles

There's a mental health crisis in the U.S. (infographic)

Here's how you can be more prepared

Axon announces new database that will track gun-related deaths between officers, civilians at IACP 2023

Axon said its "moonshot" goal is to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public in the U.S. by 50% before 2033

Kevin Mullins from Wrap Technologies on the benefits of the BolaWrap for law enforcement

"The goal is to prevent whatever the situation is from escalating up to the point that force would have had to be used."

School is back in session – are you carrying this important tool?

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Here’s how you can protect students and faculty using a less-lethal option

Metro nixes plan to arm LAPD transit officers with BolaWrap

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The official word came days after Mayor Karen Bass publicly dismissed the concept

De-escalate encounters with persons in mental health crisis using noninvasive alternatives to force

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Training, tactics and tools give officers options for resolving potential conflict without contact

PepperBall to showcase innovative policing solutions at IACP 2023

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The company will also highlight its TRP Pistol Format Launcher, which offers enhanced precision, extended range and versatility for law enforcement agencies

Saving lives and regaining public trust by employing nonlethal PepperBall

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By using PepperBall for a range of patrol operations, the Phoenix Police Department is increasing officer safety and morale, improving community relations and resolving more incidents without deadly force

Why agencies should add this non-lethal restraint device to every officer’s belt

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BolaWrap can mitigate liability, enhance officer safety, minimize trauma and gain compliance without pain

Spotlight: How the PepperBall system gives police officers time and distance to address a situation

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For over 20 years, the PepperBall system has been proven to be non-lethal, to quickly de-escalate situations and create compliance

The Alternative hits the streets in Texas

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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has become the first to adopt the new less-lethal option

How thorough testing of The Alternative helped find the right force

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Multiple rounds of evaluations helped zero in on appropriate less-lethal levels

5 times BolaWrap achieved subject compliance

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Wrap Technologies’ BolaWrap enables officers to quickly restrain and gain compliance of non-compliant individuals with minimal risk of injury to the individual or officer

The Alternative: A unique approach to less-lethal force

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For officers facing combative subjects, it provides a new option that fills a key gap

How your agency can train more frequently, safely and efficiently – for less (infographic)

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Stop sacrificing the quality of your training

Spotlight: How law enforcement officers can train more and spend less with T4E

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The company’s signature product is a line of officially licensed replica pistols that utilize liquified CO2 instead of ignited gun powder

How this agency prioritizes officer and suspect safety

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Brunswick Hills PD relies on this less-lethal tool to stay on the cutting edge of policing

Can new technology mitigate the largest threat to police legitimacy?

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Automated less-lethal technologies may relieve officers of their most difficult decisions

Why I think the TASER 10 may be the most effective less lethal device in history

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During testing, officers found the TASER 10 to be much more intuitive and easier to use than firearms or legacy TASERs

Axon unveils TASER 10 with 10-probe capacity and maximum range of 45 feet

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The TASER 10 creates more distance for officers to de-escalate and resolve conflicts

3 products at SHOT Show for those wired for 24/7 tactical thinking

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A "bumper protection" boot, a nonincendiary distraction device and a less lethal side saddle

PepperBall unveils the new VKS PRO non-lethal option for law enforcement

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Mirroring the AR-15 platform, this non-lethal solution is accurate, easy to handle and designed for both daily patrol and crowd control

4 products that stood out from the crowd at Shot Show Industry Day at the Range

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Checking out Snakestaff Systems' keychain-sized tourniquet, a better than ever Fisher Space Pen, the RIA 5.0 USA-made 9mm and Bryna's shoulder-launched less lethal system

Texas county LEOs use grant to equip officers with BolaWrap

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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, all five Montgomery County Constable Offices and the Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office will now be equipped with the BolaWrap 150