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Riverside County Adopts Grappler to Curb Dangerous Chases

3/31/2026

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Riverside County Sheriff's Department in California is adopting the Grappler, a vehicle-attached net that stops fleeing suspects by wrapping around their tires.
Each unit costs $5,270, excluding installation.
The device aims to reduce dangerous chases and has saved lives, including stopping a suspect driving the wrong way on a freeway.
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has begun using the Grappler, signaling broader adoption in law enforcement.

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Story summary

Riverside County Sheriff's Department in California is adopting the Grappler, a vehicle-attached net that stops fleeing suspects by wrapping around their tires.
Each unit costs $5,270, excluding installation.
The device aims to reduce dangerous chases and has saved lives, including stopping a suspect driving the wrong way on a freeway.
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has begun using the Grappler, signaling broader adoption in law enforcement.