Michigan police pull axle off of stolen car with Grappler device - GIF

[Tooler2]

I have only a dim recollection of having heard of a grapple like this. Are they really a thing?

[BuffaloJohn]

I have only a dim recollection of having heard of a grapple like this. Are they really a thing?

Check out:
https://policebumper.com/

One article I saw described it as:
The device deploys a spring-loaded net from the patrol car's front bumper, ensnaring the rear wheel of a suspect vehicle and wrapping around the axle.