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The Willmar Police Department has purchased two BolaWrap devices that are designed to be used against non-compliant suspects or people with mental illnesses. According to Willmar Police Chief Jim Felt, the device has been readied for use by officers a handful of times but has not ultimately been fired.
Willmar police to decide about new device designed for non compliant or people with mental illnesses As the Willmar Police Department evaluates purchasing a new use of force tool, questions remain about the effectiveness of the device that is designed to be used against non compliant or people with mental illnesses 6:00 am, May 3, 2021 × Company instructor Mike Kleber, left, shows how the BolaWrap restraint device is used with Officer Jeremy Vearrier during a BolaWrap instruction session Wednesday April 28, 2021, at the Willmar Police Department in Willmar. Erica Disch...