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 to law enforcement leadership as it seeks to make de-escalation tools a standard part of police operations.
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. That experience is particularly relevant to Wrap Technologies, which sees parallels between the implementation of Narcan and its efforts to establish de-escalation as a standardized law enforcement capability.
The company expects Delatorre to contribute to its strategy of integrating non-lethal response technologies, including BolaWrap, with agency policies, training and operational procedures. BolaWrap is a remote restraint device designed to help officers manage encounters without resorting to higher levels of force. By adding a board member with direct experience overseeing approximately 2,600 uniformed transit officers, securing nearly $40 million in federal counterterrorism grants and advancing the adoption of emerging security technologies, Wrap Technologies aims to strengthen its credibility with agencies considering new tools.
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 growing demand for alternatives that can bridge the gap between verbal commands and physical force.
For investors, the addition of a high-profile law enforcement figure to the board could be seen as a signal that Wrap Technologies is prioritizing operational adoption and policy integration over pure product development. The company’s success has often depended on convincing agencies to change procedures and train officers, tasks that require internal champions with credibility. Delatorre’s background in training and large-scale program rollouts may help address that challenge.
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The appointment also highlights the broader challenge facing non-lethal technology companies: gaining acceptance among law enforcement agencies that are often cautious about new tools. Delatorre’s role may involve not only strategic guidance but also helping Wrap Technologies navigate the complex procurement and training landscape that determines whether products like BolaWrap move from pilot programs to widespread deployment.
