Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) announced that the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has purchased BolaWrap devices and Non-Lethal Response training as part of its initial deployment of non-lethal capabilities for campus safety and security. The deployment is intended to support responsible, measured response by providing officers with an additional non-lethal tool designed to help reduce escalation and create opportunities for safer resolutions.
This deployment advances Wrap Technologies' strategy to expand adoption of its public safety portfolio beyond traditional municipal law enforcement into markets including higher education, healthcare, transportation, critical infrastructure and security. The company noted its broader Non-Lethal Response ecosystem also includes Wrap Reality, WrapTactics, WrapVision and other public safety technologies. For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/YjUSY.
Wrap Technologies positions itself as a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools. Its complete portfolio includes the non-lethal BolaWrap 150 device, Wrap Reality immersive training platform, WrapVision body-worn camera system, WrapTactics training programs, and next-generation counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) solutions. The company's mission focuses on providing safer, scalable, and cost-effective technologies for public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure markets.
The BolaWrap 150 incorporates a multi-sensory distraction of sight and sound as a first response, followed by a non-lethal restraint if further escalation is required. This approach reduces the risk of injury to officers, subjects, and the community. The device is not pain-based compliance; it does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate. Instead, it helps officers strategically operate pre-escalation on the force continuum. Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, BolaWrap is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST).
WrapReality VR is a fully immersive training simulator to enhance decision-making under stress, providing first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios. WrapVision is a body-worn camera and evidence management system designed for efficiency, security, and transparency. The camera, powered by IONODES, boasts streamlined cloud integration and final North American assembly, with a made-in-America roadmap projected for early 2026. This helps ensure data integrity and addresses concerns over unauthorized access or foreign surveillance risks.
The expansion into higher education represents a significant market opportunity for Wrap Technologies as demand for non-lethal tools grows. By equipping campus safety officers with BolaWrap devices, UMBC aims to enhance safety while minimizing escalation risks. This deployment could serve as a model for other universities considering similar non-lethal options.
