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Vehicle Immobilization Devices

The Grappler Police Bumper Stops Runaway Vehicles in Their Tracks

— November 7, 2016 — Autos
The Grappler Police Bumper is a safe and controlled way to end high-speed pursuits. The clever law enforcement tool unfolds from the front of the police pursuit vehicle in the midst of a chase and, once the police get close enough to the rear of the criminal's vehicle, it wraps up the rear tires, completely immobilizing them.

While police have been able to use spike strips to render criminals immobile in the past, this requires a large amount of coordinated planning, with police needing to figure out with confidence the criminal's path. The Grappler Police Bumper lets police stop runaway vehicles at any moment, cutting down on the total time spent in a dangerous pursuit.

The Grappler can either tether the police pursuit vehicle to the criminal vehicle to keep it locked down, or if the officers are confident that the car is completely immobilized, it can release the tether without untangling the tires.
Trend Themes
1. Vehicle Immobilization Technology - Developing new methods to immobilize vehicles during high-speed chases can improve safety for law enforcement officers and bystanders.
2. Autonomous Police Vehicles - Incorporating vehicle immobilization technology into autonomous police vehicles could reduce risk to human officers and provide more efficient pursuit methods.
3. Remote Police Controls - Incorporating remote-controlled vehicle immobilization technology into police pursuit vehicles can increase the speed and safety of chases.
Industry Implications
1. Law Enforcement - The law enforcement industry can invest in developing and implementing new vehicle immobilization technologies to improve officer safety and reduce dangers of high-speed pursuit.
2. Autonomous Vehicle - The autonomous vehicle industry can explore incorporating new vehicle immobilization technology into its design to improve overall safety and efficiency.
3. Remote Control Technology - The remote control technology industry can provide innovative solutions for vehicle immobilization technology in pursuit methods, increasing safety for law enforcement officers and bystanders.
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