Harris County Deputies Use New Grappler Device to Safely End Police Chases
KHOU 11October 9, 20251 min753 views
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- 🎯 Harris County deputies are now equipped with a new tool called a grappler designed to safely stop vehicles during police pursuits.
- 💡 The device uses a tethered strap from the front of a patrol car to catch a suspect's rear tire, bringing the vehicle to a controlled stop.
Safety and Deployment
- ⚠️ The primary goal of using the grappler is to ensure the safety of the public by stopping suspects who pose a threat.
- 🚀 The Harris County Sheriff's Office was the first in Texas to deploy this technology.
- 💰 The office will add 15 more grapplers to its fleet, funded by a $150,000 grant from Governor Greg Abbott.
- 🗺️ These new devices are planned for deployment across Harris County in the coming months.
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