Restraints
Federal Appellate Court Reverses lower court and rejects Dallas officers’ qualified immunity defense
Court rules that jury could find officer’s application of a knee to a mentally ill subject’s back beyond that necessary to control him
Worn by an inmate in contact with their body and hidden under their clothing, a stun device can be activated remotely by a trained transport officer to quickly stop an escape or violence
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
Edenton Police Department Chief said the remote-restraint devices are building trust in his community as they minimize harm to his officers and the residents they are paid to protect
Chief James E. White praises the effectiveness of BolaWrap in safely restraining individuals without harm, with a surge in mental health-related calls, the Detroit PD’s commitment to minimal-force policing aligns with Wrap Technologies’ “no-harm” principle, marking a significant milestone in enhancing public safety techniques
The Fairfax County Police Department found that the devices added substantially to its capacity to resolve crisis situations
The official word came days after Mayor Karen Bass publicly dismissed the concept
Officers and a nurse struggled with Edward Bronstein for several minutes as they tried to take a blood sample
The updated training emphasizes the role of a safety officer, who is supposed to monitor breathing and other vital signs of the person under restraint
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
Police response to these medical emergencies should focus on intervention and treatment of the patient
Over 500 U.S. police agencies currently use the remote restraint devices
The restraint tool designed for de-escalation gives officers a new force avoidance option within the Use of Force Continuum
Will the alleged handcuff injury be ruled excessive force? The court of appeals remanded the case to the trial court to find out
How to master the art of speedy handcuff application and removal
“It is time for our department to focus on alternative de-escalation tools and techniques that will help ensure the safety of those individuals in our custody”
Vigilance at every step helps officers avoid complacency and ward off prisoner escapes or assaults
The BolaWrap 100 can immobilize individuals up to 25 feet away