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INLAND EMPIRE PD BECOMES FIRST CA AGENCY TO USE GRAPPLER DEVICE

By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Friday, September 4, 2026
By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Friday, September 4, 2026
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INLAND EMPIRE PD BECOMES FIRST CA AGENCY TO USE GRAPPLER DEVICE

An Inland Empire police department has made history as the first municipal agency in California to deploy the Grappler, a specialized device designed to end vehicle pursuits by mechanically disabling fleeing vehicles rather than through traditional methods like PIT maneuvers.

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Details on the specific incident or department remain limited at this stage. The Grappler, which has been gaining attention nationally as an alternative to high-speed chases, physically immobilizes a vehicle's wheels during pursuit.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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