"The Grappler is a device that attaches to the front of a police vehicle and deploys a net to wrap around a fleeing vehicle's tire, allowing the patrol car to slow down the suspect's vehicle safely."
"Leonard Stock, the inventor of the Grappler, was inspired to create the device after witnessing the dangers of police chases on reality shows, particularly the risk to innocent bystanders."
"Riverside County Sheriff's Department officers describe the Grappler as a 'game-changer' in law enforcement, significantly enhancing their ability to stop fleeing suspects without endangering others."
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department plans to equip 16 patrol cars with the Grappler, a device designed to safely halt fleeing drivers. Invented by Leonard Stock, the Grappler attaches to police vehicles and deploys a net that wraps around a suspect's tire. This innovative tool aims to reduce the risk of injury to bystanders during high-speed chases. Each Grappler costs $5,270, and the device has been in use since 2018, with Riverside County being the first California agency to implement it.
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