Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP), a provider of non-lethal response technologies and public safety solutions, announced the appointment of former New York City Police Department Deputy Commissioner Edward Delatorre Jr. to its board of directors, effective Oct. 20, 2026. The move signals the company’s intent to deepen its ties with law enforcement leadership as it seeks to standardize de-escalation tools across agencies.
Delatorre brings 46 years of law enforcement experience, including leadership roles as NYPD chief of transit, commanding officer of Patrol Borough Staten Island, and commanding officer of the NYPD Police Academy. He also helped introduce Narcan into NYPD patrol operations through a pilot program that was subsequently adopted citywide. Wrap Technologies expects Delatorre to contribute to its strategy of integrating non-lethal response technologies, including BolaWrap® (see full details: https://ibn.fm/6E1lI), with agency policies, training, and operational procedures.
The company sees parallels between the implementation of Narcan and its efforts to establish de-escalation as a standardized law enforcement capability. Delatorre’s experience overseeing approximately 2,600 uniformed transit officers, securing nearly $40 million in federal counterterrorism grants, and advancing the adoption of emerging security technologies positions him to help Wrap Technologies navigate the complex process of introducing new tools to police departments.
CEO Scot Cohen said Delatorre’s experience implementing new capabilities at scale will support the company’s efforts to provide law enforcement agencies with additional options for managing difficult encounters. The appointment comes as public safety agencies face increasing scrutiny over use-of-force incidents and seek non-lethal alternatives that can be deployed safely and effectively.
For investors, the addition of a high-profile law enforcement veteran to the board could enhance Wrap Technologies’ credibility with police agencies and accelerate adoption of its BolaWrap remote restraint devices. The company’s Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) shares may see increased attention as the market evaluates the strategic value of Delatorre’s network and operational expertise.
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