Customer Story
October 25, 2024 | Violent Mental Health Crisis
jurisdiction type
Police Department
call type
Behavioral Health Emergency
department size
Small
State or province
Texas
After the subject ignored multiple verbal warnings, the responding officer deployed a Bola Wrap device, successfully restraining the individual's legs. The subject was then taken to the ground and handcuffed without injury.
On October 25, 2024, an officer with the department's Criminal Apprehension and Street Enforcement unit assisted with a disturbance call involving a male subject experiencing a mental health crisis and reported to have violent tendencies.
The challenge was immediate: The subject was walking in the roadway, acting aggressively toward officers, refusing commands and making threatening statements, creating risks for both officers and traffic safety.
The WrapWindow™ opened after the subject ignored multiple verbal warnings while continuing aggressive behavior in the roadway, requiring immediate intervention for safety.
Deployment and resolution: The responding officer deployed a BolaWrap device, successfully restraining the individual's legs, enabling officers to safely take the subject to the ground and apply handcuffs.
The outcome exceeded expectations: The subject was handcuffed without injury and safely transported after expressing suicidal thoughts, receiving appropriate Emergency Apprehension and Detention while preventing harm to all parties.
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