Restraints

5 times BolaWrap achieved subject compliance

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

5 considerations before increasing safety measures with a worn stun device

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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

Trijicon’s RMR HD is a top-tier optic ready to exceed all expectations

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Trijicon

This innovative open emitter pistol-mounted red dot optic is specifically designed to meet the needs of both law enforcement and the military

7 CHP officers charged with involuntary manslaughter over in-custody death

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Officers and a nurse struggled with Edward Bronstein for several minutes as they tried to take a blood sample

San Diego County Sheriff's Department will change training after $12M payout over in-custody death

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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

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

IACP 2022 preview: Management of the acutely agitated behavioral health emergency

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Police response to these medical emergencies should focus on intervention and treatment of the patient

LAPD extends BolaWrap pilot, deploys 500 devices to officers

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Over 500 U.S. police agencies currently use the remote restraint devices

5 BolaWrap myths and facts for law enforcement officers

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The restraint tool designed for de-escalation gives officers a new force avoidance option within the Use of Force Continuum

Case remanded: Handcuff injury ruled excessive force?

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Will the alleged handcuff injury be ruled excessive force? The court of appeals remanded the case to the trial court to find out

Cuffs on, cuffs off

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How to master the art of speedy handcuff application and removal

Calif. police agencies announce ban on use of carotid restraint

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"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"

Why you need to be a control freak during prisoner transport

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Vigilance at every step helps officers avoid complacency and ward off prisoner escapes or assaults

How to control handcuffed arrestees

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You hear a lot of stories about people who have been arrested and handcuffed but who still manage to injure a law enforcement officer. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham discusses how to improve control of arrestees.

Get more tips from Gordon here.