Officers Deploy BolaWrap® to Help Prevent “Suicide by Cop” Attempt in Ohio
Retrieved on:
Thursday, June 17, 2021
On June 7, 2021, Defiance, Ohio Police Department officers responded to a suicidal male subject in crisis.
Key Points:
- On June 7, 2021, Defiance, Ohio Police Department officers responded to a suicidal male subject in crisis.
- An officer deployed the BolaWrap, allowing him to safely handcuff the subject without using a higher level of force.
- After the successful BolaWrap deployment, officers were able to safely transport the subject to a hospital.
- Im pleased that the BolaWrap was able to help the officers protect themselves and the subject by safely preventing the situation from escalating.