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TEMPE, Ariz., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wrap Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “WRAP”) (Nasdaq: WRAP)<\/strong>, a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, announced today that it has been accepted as a signatory member of the United Nations Global Compact. This compact represents the world\u2019s largest corporate citizenship initiative which includes more than 9,000 companies and 3,500 organizations.<\/p>\n

Signing the United Nations Global Compact is the next step in WRAP\u2019s recently announced<\/a> Environmental, Social, and Governance program, which formalized WRAP\u2019s continuing commitment to these important issues.<\/p>\n

“WRAP is pleased to become part of the United Nations Global Compact and to continue developing our ESG efforts,\u201d said Tom Smith, CEO and President of WRAP. \u201cThe Global Compact\u2019s guidelines strongly align with our mission and purpose of providing advanced technology solutions to improve public safety and strengthen our communities, while also developing a culture of integrity.”<\/p>\n

To learn more about the UN Compact and Global Signatory, please visit https:\/\/www.unglobalcompact.org<\/a><\/p>\n

About WRAP<\/strong>
WRAP Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP) is a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services. WRAP develops creative solutions to complex issues and empowers public safety officials to protect and serve their communities through its portfolio of advanced technology and training solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WRAP\u2019s BolaWRAP\u00ae Remote Restraint device is a patented, hand-held pre-escalation and apprehension tool that discharges a Kevlar\u00ae tether to temporarily restrain uncooperative suspects and persons in crisis from a distance. Through its many field uses and growing adoption by agencies across the globe, BolaWRAP is proving<\/a> to be an effective tool to help law enforcement safely detain persons without injury or the need to use higher levels of force. <\/p>\n

WRAP Reality, the Company\u2019s virtual reality training system, is a fully immersive training simulator and comprehensive public safety training platform providing first responders with the discipline and practice in methods of de-escalation, conflict resolution, and use-of-force to better perform in the field. <\/p>\n

WRAP\u2019s headquarters are in Tempe, Arizona. For more information, please visit wrap.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow WRAP here:<\/strong>
WRAP on Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wraptechnologies\/<\/a>
WRAP on Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/wraptechinc<\/a>
WRAP on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/wraptechnologies\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Trademark Information<\/strong>
BolaWrap, Wrap and Wrap Reality are trademarks of Wrap Technologies, Inc. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.<\/p>\n

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements – Safe Harbor Statement<\/strong>
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to: statements regarding the Company’s overall business; total addressable market; and, expectations regarding future sales and expenses. Words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “should”, “believe”, “target”, “project”, “goals”, “estimate”, “potential”, “predict”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “intend”, and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Moreover, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to successfully implement training programs for the use of its products; the Company’s ability to manufacture and produce product for its customers; the Company’s ability to develop sales for its new product solution; the acceptance of existing and future products; the availability of funding to continue to finance operations; the complexity, expense and time associated with sales to law enforcement and government entities; the lengthy evaluation and sales cycle for the Company’s product solution; product defects; litigation risks from alleged product-related injuries; risks of government regulations; the business impact of health crises or outbreaks of disease, such as epidemics or pandemics; the ability to obtain export licenses for countries outside of the US; the ability to obtain patents and defend IP against competitors; the impact of competitive products and solutions; and the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand, as well as other risk factors mentioned in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and other SEC filings. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul M. Manley
VP \u2013 Investor Relations
(612) 834-1804
pmanley@wrap.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact: <\/strong>media@wrap.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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TEMPE, Ariz., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wrap Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “WRAP”) (Nasdaq: WRAP), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, announced today that it has been accepted as a signatory member of the United Nations Global Compact. This compact represents the world\u2019s largest corporate citizenship initiative which includes more than 9,000 companies and 3,500 organizations. Signing the United Nations Global Compact is the next step in WRAP\u2019s recently announced Environmental, Social, and Governance program, which formalized WRAP\u2019s continuing commitment to these important issues. “WRAP is pleased to become part of the United Nations Global Compact and to continue developing our ESG efforts,\u201d said Tom Smith, CEO and President of WRAP. \u201cThe Global Compact\u2019s … <\/p>\n

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