# Vehicle Immobilization Devices The Grappler Police Bumper Stops Runaway Vehicles in Their Tracks By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grappler-police-bumper References: [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/terrifying-new-invention-wants-to-help-cops-rope-you-li-1788533479) & [policebumper](http://www.policebumper.com/) The Grappler Police Bumper is a safe and controlled way to end [high-speed pursuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-driving-detection). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collision-prevention-system), completely immobilizing them. While police have been able to use [spike strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/investigative-tool) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vehicle Immobilization Technology:** Developing new methods to immobilize vehicles during high-speed chases can improve safety for law enforcement officers and bystanders. - **Autonomous Police Vehicles:** Incorporating vehicle immobilization technology into autonomous police vehicles could reduce risk to human officers and provide more efficient pursuit methods. - **Remote Police Controls:** Incorporating remote-controlled vehicle immobilization technology into police pursuit vehicles can increase the speed and safety of chases. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **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. - **Autonomous Vehicle:** The autonomous vehicle industry can explore incorporating new vehicle immobilization technology into its design to improve overall safety and efficiency. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Impact-Detecting Car Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmmpr-one.md) - [Antitheft Vehicle Component Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalytic-converter-antitheft-device.md) - [Vehicle Security Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-security.md) - [Urban Robot Traffic Safety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polis.md) - [Trailer-Mounted Brake Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brake-control-system.md) - [Vehicular Rim Protection Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protectiq-pro-by-rimiq.md) - [Drone-Equipped Security SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ghiath-smart-patrol.md) - [Automotive Hygiene Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadblock-australia.md) - [Compact License Plate Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/license-plate-mount.md)