ICE plans to equip officers with electric-shock gloves
ICE plans a $10 million-to-$20 million purchase of gloves that deliver an electric shock on direct skin contact; a procurement notice could move forward as soon as this week, raising questions about training, limits, and oversight. (sources: aljazeera, bbc, axios, theverge)
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves designed to incapacitate individuals. The gloves are intended to provide officers with a new method of enforcement.
- The Department of Homeland Security is expected to procure the gloves.
- The gloves are marketed as safe when used correctly.
- The decision follows criticism of ICE's enforcement tactics.
Why it matters
The introduction of these gloves may impact how ICE officers engage with individuals during enforcement actions.
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