BolaWrap® and Non-Lethal Response in Modern Policing

This whitepaper evaluates remote mechanical restraint, specifically the BolaWrap® system, as a specialized Non-Lethal Response™ tool for law enforcement. It analyzes the technology's role during the pre-escalation phase; the critical tactical interval where verbal commands have proved insufficient, but the use of higher-level force is not yet legally or tactically mandated. While this paper centers on the BolaWrap® device, WRAP® approaches Non-Lethal Response™ as a complete system — integrating technology, training, and policy — not a single tool.