MARIETTA, GA (Sept. 13, 2023) -- The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office and Wrap Technologies, Inc., will host a joint press conference, announcing the adoption of BolaWrap remote restraint devices. 

This will be the first deployment of BolaWrap in the Cobb County area and is part of a nationwide push for innovative law enforcement initiatives by forward-thinking public safety officials. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office joins over 1,000 agencies across the US and 60 countries around the world that have adopted the company’s solution and no-harm guiding principle.  

Who: Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens & Kevin Mullins, CEO of Wrap Technologies 

What: New partnership to unveil Cobb County Sheriff’s Office adoption of BolaWrap remote restraint devices - the first deployment of BolaWrap in Cobb County. There will be a live demonstration of the BolaWrap.

When: Friday, Sept. 15 | 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Media check-in: 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Where: Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center | 1825 County Services Pkwy | Marietta, GA 30008 

Why: “My team and I are committed to transforming policing by embracing cutting-edge technology and prioritizing de-escalation techniques,” said Sheriff Craig Owens. “BolaWrap is indispensable in our Adult Detention Center, allowing for the swift and secure management of individuals who may not initially comply with lawful orders. This innovative tool is helping us reduce the use of force while also enhancing the safety of our deputies, the detainees in our custody, and the greater Cobb County community.” 

Media: Email the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office of Communications at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Nikki Glanton at 404-661-5319 to attend. Once an RSVP yes has been submitted, you will receive arrival instructions. 

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About the Cobb County Sheriff's Office: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency that executes a broad range of services which include but are not limited to Jail Operations, Court Security, Criminal Warrant Execution, Civil Process Service, Mental Health Transports, Forgery/Fraud Investigation, and Fugitive Investigation and Apprehension. Sheriff Craig Owens took over the office on Jan. 1, 2021, and leads a staff of more than 800 deputies and civilians. Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office has the most diverse command staff in its nearly 200-year history and is on the path to becoming the best law enforcement agency in the State of Georgia. To learn more about the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, visit https://www.cobbsheriff.org/. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download the Cobb County Sheriff's Office App!

About Wrap Technologies: Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) is a leading global provider of advanced public safety solutions, integrating state-of-the-art technology, cutting-edge tools, and comprehensive services to address the complex, modern-day challenges facing public safety organizations around the world. Guided by a no-harm principle, Wrap is dedicated to developing groundbreaking solutions that empower public safety agencies to safeguard the communities they serve in a manner that fosters stronger relationships and delivers positive public safety outcomes. Wrap's BolaWrap® solution encompasses an innovative and patented hand-held remote restraint device, strategically engineered with Wrap’s no-harm guiding principle to proactively deter escalation by deploying a Kevlar® tether that safely restrains individuals from a distance. For more information, please visit wrap.com or connect with Wrap on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.