Glenwood Springs Police Department Strengthens Non-Lethal Response Through Structured Training and Policy
Establishing non-lethal response aimed as an early intervention capability through training, policy, and repetition to help resolve encounters safely before escalation occurs
MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or the “Company”), a global leader in non-lethal response and public-safety technology, today announced that the Glenwood Springs Police Department has continued to advance its non-lethal response program through sustained deployment, training, and policy integration of the BolaWrap® 150 device.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado is a high-traffic tourism community that often responds to calls involving an unhoused population and individuals in behavioral health crisis. According to Chief Joseph Deras, these overlapping dynamics generally require officers to manage a large volume of non-compliant, emotionally charged encounters where time, distance, and decision-making are critical.
“When I arrived in Glenwood Springs, we were looking for a tool that filled a real gap,” said Chief Deras. “We needed something accessible to officers that gave us an option before impact weapons, before kinetic munitions, and certainly before lethal force. BolaWrap® provided a non-lethal capability that we believe aligned with the expectations of our community and the realities officers face every day.”
The department adopted BolaWrap® in 2021 following evaluation and hands-on training, pairing the device with policy guidance and proactive community communication. Prior to deployment, the department conducted public outreach and media engagement to explain the role of non-lethal response tools and how BolaWrap® could be used to resolve encounters more safely.
According to Deras, early field deployments demonstrated immediate operational value, particularly in encounters involving mental health crises and non-compliant subjects where distance and time could be managed without escalation. Those outcomes have shown to reinforce the department’s decision to invest further in advanced training and broader adoption.
“Moving away from the term ‘less lethal’ matters,” Deras added. “We’ve seen too many cases nationally where tools labeled less lethal still contributed to fatalities. When we can deploy tools that are non-lethal by design, that’s better for officers, better for subjects, and better for public trust.”
BolaWrap® is positioned within the department’s broader use-of-force framework as an early intervention option, intended to help officers resolve incidents before encounters escalate to contact distance or higher-force outcomes. Chief Deras emphasized that the value of the technology to the department is tied to how it is trained, practiced, and reinforced.
“I believe there’s an opportunity for agencies to move beyond annual certifications and toward more frequent, structured training,” Deras said. “Repetition and familiarity matter. I believe that if officers don’t train with a tool in realistic scenarios, it won’t be top of mind when it counts.”
The Glenwood Springs Police Department currently incorporates BolaWrap® training alongside scenario-based exercises and is evaluating opportunities to further integrate the device into force-on-force and simulation environments. Department leadership views this approach as critical to building officer confidence, muscle memory, and decision-making consistency under stress.
Looking ahead, Deras believes structured non-lethal response programs is essential to the future of policing nationwide.
“In my view, our communities are demanding evolution,” Deras said. “Just because the law allows us to do something doesn’t mean we should. If we can take people into custody safely without immediately escalating force, then we owe it to the public to do so. Programs like this help move our profession forward.”
Wrap’s BolaWrap® solution is designed to provide officers with a non-lethal option that expands the pre-escalation window by allowing officers to manage distance, timing, and control without pain compliance, strikes, electrical shock, or kinetic impact. When paired with structured training and clear policy, non-lethal response tools are intended to support safer, more proportional outcomes for both officers and subjects.
About Wrap Technologies, Inc.
Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, delivering cutting-edge technology with exceptional people to address the complex, modern day challenges facing public safety organizations.
Wrap’s complete public safety portfolio includes the non-lethal BolaWrap® 150 device, WrapReality™ immersive training platform, WrapVision™ body-worn camera system, WrapTactics™ training programs, and next-generation CUAS solutions like PAN-DA and the 1KC Kinetic Anti-Drone Cassette, all of which supports the Company’s mission to provide safer, scalable, and cost-effective technologies for public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure markets. Wrap’s BolaWrap® 150 solution leads in pre-escalation intended to provide law enforcement with a safer choice for nearly every phase of a critical incident. This innovative, patented device deploys a multi-sensory, cognitive disruption that leverages sight, sound and sensation to expand the pre-escalation period and gives officers the advantage and critical time to manage non-compliant subjects before resorting to higher-force options. The BolaWrap® 150 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, reducing the risk of injury to both officers and subjects. 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), reinforcing Wrap’s commitment to public safety through cutting-edge technology and expert training.
WrapReality™ VR is a fully immersive training simulator to enhance decision-making under pressure.
As a comprehensive public safety training platform, it provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. By offering a growing library of real-world situations, WrapReality™ is intended to equip officers with the skills and confidence to navigate high-stakes encounters effectively, which we believe leads to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve.
WrapVision is an all-new body-worn camera and evidence management system built for efficiency.
Designed for efficiency, security, and transparency to meet the rigorous demands of modern law enforcement, WrapVision captures, stores, and helps manage digital evidence, ensuring operational security, regulatory compliance, and enhanced video picture quality and field of view.
The WrapVision camera, powered by IONODES, boasts streamlined cloud integration and final North American assembly, with a critical made-in-America roadmap projected for early 2026. This track helps ensure data integrity and helps eliminate critical concerns over unauthorized access or foreign surveillance risks.
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