The FBI reports that 51% of use-of-force incidents result in bodily injury, creating liability risks for increased citizen claims and worker compensation claims for injured officers. BolaWrap enables officers to safely restrain individuals from a distance of 10 to 25 feet, mitigating the need for force. A use-of-force incident also takes a psychological toll. Officers involved in use-of-force incidents may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress, including anxiety, intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, flashbacks and nightmares. “BolaWrap is the right tool at the right time and should be on every officer's belt."

Source: Washington Post July 27, 2023 02:47 UTC