Policy Text
TRAINING BULLETIN
THE WRAP RESTRAINT DEVICE
I. Introduction
Manufactured by Safe Restraints, Inc., The WRAP is a temporary restraining device which
immobilizes a subject’s body and restricts the subject’s ability to kick or do harm. The WRAP increases officers’ safety and reduces the risk of liability due to injuries and in-custody deaths. The
WRAP minimizes the time required to secure a subject safely and prepare the subject for transport.
Once a subject is properly restrained in The WRAP, he/she may be placed on his/her side or in a
sitting position. These positions increase the oxyge n recovery rate and reduce the incidence of
respiratory fatigue sometimes caused by a subject being restrained in a prone position.
The application of the WRAP shall not be considered a use of force. If an injury occurs, requiring
more than basic first-aid, a risk management investigation shall be initiated and a risk management
memorandum shall be prepared in accord ance with the provisions of DGO K-4.
II. Application
Ideally, four (4) officers and one (1) cover unit are used to apply The WRAP. Minimally, three (3)
officers and one (1) cover unit are required to apply The WRAP. One officer is positioned near the
subject’s head, the second officer to the right of the subject’s body, and the third officer near the
subject’s feet. Each officer has specific responsibilities:
• The officer positioned near the subject’s head is responsible for controlling the head and
applying pressure point control techniques if the subject is combative or resisting.
• The officer positioned to the right side of the subject’s body is responsible for applying The
WRAP.
• The officer positioned at the subject’s feet is responsible for controlling the subject’s legs and
feet.
• The fourth officer, if available, is positioned to the left of the subject’s body and assists in
applying The WRAP.
Only officers who have been trained in its safe and proper application shall apply The WRAP. “Department Training Bulletins shall be used to advise members of current police techniques and
procedures and shall constitute official policy.” Index Number: III-B.8
Alpha Index: WRAP Restraint Device Effective Date:
26 Jul 06
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To apply The Wrap, offi cers follow these steps:
1. Control the upper and lower body of the subject.
Position the subject prone and face down with
hands cuffed behind the subject’s back
(Figure 1).
To reduce the risks asso ciated with respiratory
fatigue, minimize the time the subject is
restrained face down.
Figure1
2. Cross the subject’s ankles.
Apply the ankle strap around the crossed
ankles. (Make sure the black velcro is facing
out.
The ankle strap should be applied. The strap’s purpose is two–fold: it is the first step in leg
control and, once The WRAP is applied, limits
the subject’s leg movement in The Wrap. The
ankle strap incorporates a carry handle; try to
position the handle upwards to aid in moving the subject.
Figure 2
3. Slide The Wrap under subject.
While maintaining control of the subject's
upper and lower body, slide The Wrap under
the subject’s legs, placing the knees on the
label, "KNEES HERE".
Figure 3
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If possible, deploy The WRAP from the subject's right side,
positioning the three bands for eas y access to the officer on the
right side of the subject’s body.
Figure 4
4. Secure bands tightly.
While maintaining control of the subject, secure the bands
tightly, starting with the center strap and then the band closest
to the feet and moving up toward the subject’s waist until all
three bands are secure.
Figure 5
5. While maintaining control of the subject, place the harness on the subject’s back.
6. Carabiner.
Attach the carabiner on the harness (located just below
the word BACK) to the handcuffs and lock the carabiner.
Figure 6
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7. Roll the subject over into an upright-seated position.
8. While maintaining control of the subject, place the harness over the su bject's head, pull the
straps under the arms and around the torso, secu re the two locking buckles, and pull both straps
snug.
Do not over-tighten. You can pull both straps snug with the subject on his or her side or in a seated position.
The release latches for the two locking buckles are
enclosed in the buckles. Ea ch lock is accessible through
an eyelet ¼ in diameter. Th is mechanism prevents the
subject from unlocking the ha rness. Officers release the
locks by inserting a cuff key or narrow object such as a
ball–point pen into the eyelet and pressing down against the latch .
Figure 7
9. Lock carabiner.
While maintaining control of the subject, attach the
tether lead of the harness to the carabiner on the body
of The WRAP located below the first band . Twist the
lock until snug. The carabiner is now locked .
Figure 8
Note: When applied properly, the harness will not impact the subject’s ability to breathe.
10. Ready for tr ansport.
While maintaining control of the subject, pull the tether strap until the subject is held fully upright by the shoulder harness