Richmond Police have adopted a new non-lethal device “for brief control of non-compliant individuals without use of force”
From the RPD:
RPD Adopts Device for Brief Control of Non-Compliant Individuals Without Use of Force
The Richmond Police Department has trained and equipped officers to use a new device that allows for brief control of non-compliant individuals.
The BolaWrap 150 Remote Restraint Device (pictured below) is a handheld tool designed to be used as a method to control from a distance a non-compliant individual in instances when the officer would be justified in handcuffing the subject but doing so could escalate into a struggle which could cause harm to the subject or the officer.
The device deploys a Kevlar cord with weighted anchors designed to wrap around a subject’s body to temporarily limit their mobility and ability to cause harm to themselves or another. Officers will immediately apply handcuffs to the subject and remove the cord and anchors, when possible.
“This technology will allow for the safe control of a subject without a use of force,” said Chief Rick Edwards. “This reduces the likelihood that officers would need to escalate their response to higher levels of force to control a situation. It allows for safer outcomes for all.”
When practical, the officer will loudly announce “Bola, Bola, Bola” before deploying the device. The deployment produces a loud bang sound as the cord and anchors wrap around the subject – but is designed not to cause injury.
How much is this program costing the citizens of Richmond?
These things are a useless scam, so buying into this nonsense and wasting taxpayer dollars is totally on-brand for RPD.
so hog tying people is not a use of force. got it.