Media Covers Wrap Technologies' Non-Lethal BolaWrap in Springfield, Missouri

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2018 / Wrap Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: WRTC), an innovator of modern policing solutions, today provided a link to media reporting on yesterday's BolaWrap 100 demonstration sponsored by Springfield, Missouri Police Department. The BolaWrap non-lethal restraint product demonstration was attended by approximately 20 officers from 3 local agencies.

Reporter Linda Russell of KY3 TV (Springfield, Missouri) narrated the coverage on the BolaWrap non-lethal product. The full report entitled ''Company demonstrates new non-lethal weapon for police in Springfield'' is on the station's website.

''Looking at ways to give officers another tool before having to resort to that last resort sometimes if someone has a weapon or attacks an officer, where they have to shoot them and potentially kill them and we have had that happen here as well,'' said Chief Paul Williams of the Springfield, MO Police Department in the report. BolaWrap is designed as an early engagement tool to de-escalate encounters especially with those in mental crisis.

''We continue to see tremendous cooperation between agencies and local stakeholders including media as they evaluate our solution,'' said David Norris, President of Wrap Technologies. ''The benefits of early remote restraint are being appreciated by those answerable for reducing incidents of injurious force.''

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About Wrap Technologies (OTCQB: WRTC)

Wrap Technologies is an innovator of modern policing solutions. Wrap Technology premiered its hand-held BolaWrap™ 100 remote restraint solution at the International Association of Police Chiefs (IACP) October 2017 international conference. In December 2017 the Company completed a self-underwritten IPO and trades on the OTCQB Venture Market for early stage and developing U.S. and international companies.

BolaWrap is a patented, hand-held remote restraint device that discharges an eight-foot bola style Kevlar® tether to entangle an individual at a range of 10-25 feet. Developed by award winning inventor Elwood Norris, the small but powerful BolaWrap assists law enforcement to safely and effectively control encounters.

Trademark Information: BolaWrap is a trademark of Wrap Technologies, Inc. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

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WRAP TECHNOLOGIES' CONTACT:

David Norris
800-583-2652, Ext #504
david@wraptechnologies.com

SOURCE: Wrap Technologies, Inc.

Released July 25, 2018