Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) has 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, according to the company.
The UMBC 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. The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/YjUSY.
Wrap Technologies is a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, delivering cutting-edge technology to address complex, modern day challenges facing public safety organizations. The company's portfolio includes the non-lethal BolaWrap 150 device, Wrap Reality immersive training platform, WrapVision body-worn camera system, WrapTactics training programs, and next-generation C-UAS solutions like PAN-DA and the 1KC Kinetic Anti-Drone Cassette. 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, reducing the risk of injury to officers, subjects, and the community.
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). The device is designed to provide law enforcement with a safer choice for nearly every phase of a critical incident, deploying a multi-sensory, cognitive disruption to expand the pre-escalation period and give officers critical time to manage non-compliant subjects before resorting to higher-force options. It does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate, but helps officers operate pre-escalation on the force continuum.
The expansion into higher education comes as campus safety departments seek tools that can de-escalate situations without causing permanent harm. UMBC's adoption signals a broader trend where non-lethal technologies are being integrated beyond traditional law enforcement. Wrap Technologies' other offerings, such as WrapReality VR training and WrapVision body-worn cameras, further support this shift. WrapReality provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios to enhance decision-making under stress, while WrapVision captures and manages digital evidence with streamlined cloud integration and a made-in-America roadmap projected for early 2026.
This deployment is significant as it demonstrates the growing demand for non-lethal tools and techniques to create time, distance and tactical advantage in non-criminal calls. For investors, the latest news and updates relating to WRAP are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/WRAP.
