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Paradise Police Department
We have used the WRAP device for several years and it is our primary tool for bringing combative subjects under control. It has been very effective for our department and is easily and safely applied within minutes. Our department trains with the WRAP device approximately once a year and is part of our defensive tactics instruction. I was involved in an investigation of an incident with another agency as a part of an officer involved task force where a subject was able to manipulate his restraints and obtain a lighter he had concealed on his person. The subject then set himself and the transport van on fire. This agency did not have the WRAP device. He certainly met our policy in use of the WRAP and had one been available, I do not believe he would have been successful in his attempt at self immolation. We have used this device numerous times over the years with complete success and without any injury to those placed in the WRAP. The WRAP has been a very effective device for our department and I would highly recommend its use by any agency. Det Sgt Stephen Rowe Paradise Police Department
Safe Restraints, Inc., The WRAP is the only authorized restraint system our Department can use PER POLICY. It is safe and effective and has been in use by our Department for over ten years now. We started with the first generation. It was ok and did the job but the second generation is designed much better. It supports the suspect much better and is easier to apply. Having been in the WRAP several times for training and using it in the field I can attest to its effectiveness, affording safety for the suspect and officers. I can also attest that Safe Restraints has stood behind its product. About two years ago one of the straps was starting to tear. I sent it back and it was fixed and shipped back quickly, no charge. Our Department uses the WRAP on a regular basis and we have only good things to say. Thank You, Rob Nichols #29 / DT Instructor San Diego Police Department
Safe Restraints, Inc., I just wanted to send you a written Thank You for letting me test and evaluate “The Wrap” restraint device for my department. To sum it up “Your device is easy to use and is the best restraint device I’ve ever tested hands down!” My partner and I applied the device to a role player in a combative scenario and we were able to hobble his ankles (love the big straps/Velcro combo) and secure his legs faster than our current maximum restraint device (cord cuff or rip restraint). We each took turns wearing the device and I must say the straight leg wrap is completely immobilizing and designed very well. For what it’s worth you have my vote and I am in the process of telling anyone who will listen (Command Staff/Chiefs etc.) how valuable this tool is. I really think your product can and will save lives. Thanks again, Officer Scott Holslag Chet Mackiewicz
As a 34 year veteran who still works the street and teaches several Use of Force areas, I have evaluated The WRAP with the Sedalia Police Department (MO). I find it to be a superior law enforcement tool for several reasons.
As a practical recommendation, I suggest that The WRAP be supplemented with disposable spit shields since many of our violent prisoners are likely to try to spit on officers. Those can be easily carried in The WRAP carrying bag since it has extra inside pockets. Training and application is relatively simple but should be practiced ‘hands on’ to allow officers to practice a few applications after having it demonstrated.
Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s office
Oglethorpe County Jail purchased two WRAP restraint systems two years ago when we opened our new facility. We also purchased a commonly used restraint system which sits in our medical room in the way. The WRAP is a beneficial tool that would assist any agency. Currently we use this product in our jail. I would love to see it used on patrol. It is easy, effective, and doesn’t take up any space at all. The simplicity of the WRAP is unbelievable. Ideally, you would want to have three or more officers to assist in the process. I have put it on by myself easily. The WRAP quickly and most importantly safely modifies the problems that inmates may have. It is safe for your officers as well as the person being restrained. It reduces the likelihood of injury to your officers and the person restrained. It prevents property damage and self-inflicted damage that may occur. It makes the inmate very portable and may be applied to allow for a short-stepped stride to walk. I feel 100% comfortable placing someone under any circumstances in the WRAP and know that if it is applied and monitored correctly, they will be safe. Other restraint devices are not this safe. This has been a valuable tool in the arsenal we have. I would recommend this hands down to any other product. It is cost-effective, reduces agency liability and it is effective. Sincerely,
Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office
"The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office recently purchased a Wrap restraint system after seeing the product on an episode of the television program “Jail”. We contacted the agency that was shown on t.v. using the product and we were advised that it was a remarkable product and that it did everything it was advertised to do. We have been using the Wrap in our Detention Facility for approximately three months and have found the product to be everything it was supposed to be and a whole lot more. We have used the “Aedic” brand restraint chair for several years and have been generally pleased with the chair in specific situations. However, we found that the chair is not conducive to ease of operation during a struggle or altercation. When we discovered the Wrap, we were looking for a simple, effective restraint device that could,
The Wrap gives us all this and then distinguishes itself by being extremely durable, very well constructed and thoroughly portable. We are extremely happy with the Wrap and the results we have seen. The Inmate Housing Supervisors have advised me that they will utilize the Wrap in every situation and have almost completely ceased using the restraint chairs due to their bulky nature and the lack of portability. Additionally, I have found the training video and the training materials supplied with the Wrap to be very well produced and simple to understand. The technical support we have received in response to calls for assistance has been greater than I could have ever imagined. Thank you for your excellent product and I hope that we can continue the association with your company for many years to come. " -Sgt. Mark Stevens, Training Director
Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office, Tulsa,Oklahoma
"Because of my interest in the safety of the public and my officers, and in order to minimize the City's risk of litigation exposure, we purchased thirty-five WRAPs, one for each of our patrol vehicles" - David T. Lewis, Chief of Police, Antioch, CA
"The WRAP is everything that it claims to be, and I highly recommend its use. The WRAP will not only minimize the risk of sudden in-custody death, but also will provide officers with a new millennium restraint product." - John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D. Vice Chairperson
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San Marcos Police Department
"Our department is definitely pleased with our Wraps that we have been purchasing since last April. The officers are appreciative of this tool that protects them, the detained person, and the officer’s patrol vehicle. (Before purchasing the Wrap, we replaced three patrol vehicle back doors in one year alone which had been damaged by violent transportees). The Wrap is very simple to use and most of all very effective. We chose the soft-cuff version which makes our visits to the Emergency Room much easier now when the doctors treat our detained person and need the person’s arms accessible. We have added a protective helmet to our bag, which further protects our detained person during transport. Also very appreciated is the prompt and courteous service that I have received in dealing with Elaine McTigue and Ron O’Dell. " - Randy K. Holmes, Administrative Commander,
San Marcos Police Department, San Marcos, TX
MEDICAL ALERT Harry J. MacDannald, M.D. Positional Asphyxia is real and is associated with the prone position. This is especially true in cases where an individual is physically exhausted and/or obese. Individuals that are placed face down in the prone position with their extremities restrained behind their backs have to expend more work to breathe. This could also occur if the individual is in the prone position and has sufficient weight on their back for an extended period of time (a result of people attempting to control the individual). In both cases, individuals can fail to breathe adequately when they are in physically distressed situations made even worse if the individual is obese. We have performed studies that demonstrate the sitting position is preferential to the prone position as reflected by respiratory and cardiac responses. Therefore, once the combative individual can be restrained it is best to place the individual in a seated position. By keeping the prone position to a minimum period of time, you reduce the risk of positional asphyxia. A restraint device called "The Wrap" and manufactured by Safe Restraints Inc., allows for the individual to be completely restrained and placed in a seated position. Studies showed that a restrained individual in "The Wrap" was able to breathe without restriction. By using this restraint device an individual can be restrained in a secure and safe manner that does not restrict the individual's breathing and thereby reduce the risk of the subject asphyxiating. Based on the research and studies performed, it is my opinion that "The Wrap" provides a safe and humane method of restraining a combative individual. "The Wrap" also eliminates the risks of positional asphyxiation caused by restraining an individual in the prone position. - Harry J. MacDannald, M.D.
Lassen County Juvenile Hall August 4, 2005 Safe Restraints, Thank you for the WRAP Training video. We just received it today and next week I am planning on using it (now) during staff training. The WRAP is our preferred piece of equipment for restraining an out- f-control minor in the hall, and keeping staff trained in its use is important. The only piece of equipment that we’ve added to the WRAP bag (we have two) is a football helmet (donated from our high school) to protect the kids from beating their heads against the wall or floor while restrained. Since we’ve started using the WRAP, most of the violent outbursts from our kids have stopped and now some of the kids are willing to verbalize what is bothering them instead of being physical. Again, thank you for sending the new video. - Joe Ritz, Superintendent
Lassen County Juvenile Hall Davis Police Department 2600 Fifth Street Dear Safe Restraints, I would like to make you aware of an incident that took place in our holding facility, and the way in which your Safe Wrap Device assisted in restraining the suspect involved. Approximately 3 weeks ago a drunken domestic violence suspect began smashing her head against the cell door. We were able to reach her before she injured herself. However, due to the fact that she had assaulted officers in the past, and was attempting to injure herself at that moment, she was placed in the Safe Wrap Device. Once in the Wrap, she was placed in a patrol car and taken to the hospital for medical clearance. While at the hospital, she remained in the Wrap, with officers nearby. This paid off, since a short time later, the suspect's husband, who was the victim of her assault, was brought into the same emergency room after trying to commit suicide by ingesting pills. If she was not in the Wrap, the officers would have had to deal with another fight in the hospital emergency room. The Wrap has been used at my agency for six years and is now standard issue in every patrol car and in our holding facility. It is not uncommon that we use the device several times a week to restrain violent or uncooperative suspects. It works well and I don't know how we survived without it. Sgt. Thomas Waltz, Defensive Tactics/Safe Wrap Instructor
Davis Police Department, California Madison County Sheriff's Office Safe Restraints: Just a short memo on your product. As a law enforcement instructor, I have seen many items sold for restraint situations. We recently purchased two of your products for our jail. Needless to say, the product was amazing. What impressed me the most was how fast and simple it was to apply. The first day officers called for the WRAP, we handcuffed the inmate inside his cell, brought him out to the pod area and safely and quickly applied the WRAP. Other inmates got a bird's eye view of this product. Now, all we have to do is show up in the pods with the bag and compliance is restored. Thanks for a great product. Lt. Greg Allbritten Madison County Sheriff's Department
Bill Gilkey Yell County Sheriff Kristi Padgett, Administrator Dear Safe Restraints; Sincerely, Kristi Padgett
Facility Administrator Sheriff's Office gets 'Wrap' devices to subdue unruly suspects - Joe WolfcaleA new restraining device is being used by Marin sheriff's deputies in the wake of a suspect who died after being "hobbled. View Full Story Stockton Police Department January 2, 2007 Safe Restraints, Inc. As a use of force trainer, I examined several leg restraint systems. Our agency chose The Wrap to meet our needs. We purchased our first unit in 1997 and we now have 57 deployed throughout our patrol division. Our finance department now includes the cost of The Wrap into the purchase of new or additional patrol cars with the intent of outfitting every marked unit with a Wrap in the trunk. Captain Troy Broddrick
Stockton Police Department Monroe County Sheriff’s Office January 10, 2007 Safe Restraints, Inc. With this restraint system, we have the tools necessary to control a subject.This system has allowed our office to control people safely and securely from injury to staff and inmates. Aaron Socha
Training Officer Fremont Police Department March 29, 2006 A note on the Wrap: We have been using the Wraps for about ten years and have them deployed in all our police vehicles. We decided on full deployment to limit the time officers are wrestling with these violent suspects. We have never had an issue with an in-custody death or serious injury as a result of using the Wraps.The Wrap has been an effective tool to restrain violently resisting arrestees. We have found that once the suspects are retrained they eventually calm down. By the time they have been transported to a detention facility, their need for resistance has been quelled. We have completely switched from the older waist style Wraps to the harness style Wraps. The harness style not only further negates escape, but adds more restrictive control to the upper body. This has limited the ability of the suspect to injure himself/herself by banging their head against the confines of the police vehicle. I would recommend that officers get proper training prior to using the Wraps. This training should be updated on a regular basis. We update our officers yearly so that the Wraps can be deployed in the most expeditious and efficient manner. I do have the proposal, policy, and lesson plan for the Wrap. They are available upon request. Sergeant John Liu
Fremont Police Department |
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