The creators of the BolaWrap said it’s a tool for law enforcement to use that doesn’t involve force.
Law enforcement agencies in the Austin area are looking into a new device to restrain individuals without using force or pain.
"Historically, everything we've given officers on their belt hurts people. It's designed to create pain and the bola wrap does not do that," Retired Seguin Police Chief Terry Nichols said.
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