Wrap Enters Healthcare Market with Multi-Site Non-Lethal Response Virtual Reality Deployment Across UPMC Healthcare System

MIAMI, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP ) ("Wrap" or the "Company"), a global leader in Non-Lethal Response ("NLR") and public safety technology, today announced that the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center ("UPMC") Healthcare System has deployed WrapRealityTM virtual reality training systems as part of a new enterprise-wide security training initiative. UPMC Healthcare System, a multi-billion-dollar, nonprofit healthcare network operating around 40 hospitals and employing more than 800 security professionals, including over 250 armed special police officers, recently adopted the WrapReality systems. In Q1 2026 Wrap and UPMC initiated a structured, multi-site VR training program spanning facilities throughout Pennsylvania, including in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. This deployment represents an expansion of Wrap's addressable market into the hospital and healthcare segment, a sector reportedly facing increasing workplace safety challenges, rising incident complexity, and heightened regulatory scrutiny. Healthcare systems are among the fastest-growing environments for security modernization, with growing demand for advanced training platforms that prepare personnel to respond effectively to volatile incidents while prioritizing patient, staff, and visitor safety. Enterprise-Level Security Modernization UPMC's rollout suggests a proactive investment in immersive, scenario-based training for healthcare security teams operating in high-risk, high-stress environments. Hospitals present a complex operating landscape, where personnel may be required to manage behavioral health crises, workplace violence incidents, access control breaches, and coordinated emergency responses, all while maintaining continuity of care. The WrapReality platform delivers interactive simulations designed to strengthen situational awareness, communication under pressure, de-escalation strategy, and responsible application of force. The system provides repeatable exposure to realistic scenarios that mirror the operational dynamics of healthcare facilities, including emergency departments, inpatient units, and public access areas. "UPMC is committed to equipping our security personnel with the tools and preparation necessary to safeguard our patients, visitors, and staff," said David J. Heckman, MBA, Police Chief and Senior Director of Public Safety – Operations at UPMC . "We believe the implementation of immersive virtual reality training allows us to elevate readiness across our organization, enhance coordination among teams, and reinforce appropriate NLR protocols in complex healthcare settings. This initiative supports our broader mission of maintaining a safe and secure care environment." Multi-Site Program Deployment Following UPMC's adoption of the WrapReality system, Wrap collaborated with UPMC leadership to design a phased enterprise training framework. In Q1 2026, the program launched across multiple facilities in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, providing dedicated instructor access and operational integration sessions designed for scalable adoption. The multi-location implementation model positions UPMC to standardize training methodology across its network while maintaining flexibility to tailor scenario content to specific facility profiles. Wrap's expanding content library includes healthcare-relevant modules, including crisis intervention, behavioral escalation management, workplace violence prevention, and coordinated response procedures involving ... Full story available on Benzinga.com