8News gets inside look into Richmond Police Department’s new non-lethal device

8News gets inside look into Richmond Police Department’s new non-lethal device

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The BolaWrap 150 Remote Restraint Device is the Richmond Police Department's newest tool for catching non-compliant subjects without the use of force. "The idea behind its use is to use it early in the encounter to prevent, or at least reduce, the need to use force once you do go hands-on," said Sgt. Andre Guevara, member of the Body Worn Camera and Weapons Unit and Taser along with Bola coordinator. Sgt. Guevara said the …

Richmond police adding BolaWrap device as 'safer' restraint device

The tool discharges a Kevlar cord that wraps around a subject. It is not replacing other police tools but is intended to be a safer, earlier alternative, the department said.

Richmond police hope a new high-tech lasso can help cut down on use of force

Giddyup, Richmond. The police department has the BolaWrap 150. The tool, a sort of high-tech lasso that restrains people by shooting out thin Kevlar cords that wrap around their body, is the latest craze in policing as departments look for new ways to get “non-compliant” individuals to fall in line without escalating situations further. Last year, the Fairfax County Police Department acquired 450 BolaWraps, and now the Richmond Police Department…