US immigration officers to be equipped with gloves that deliver electric shocks

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to purchase up to $20 million worth of gloves capable of delivering electric shocks to its officers. These devices, called Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters (GLOVE), can deliver up to 380 volts and are activated by a button, with built-in microprocessors recording usage. The Department of Homeland Security stated that ICE is assessing officer needs to ensure they have necessary tools for arrests and removals, and that any technology used is consistent with law enforcement policies. The manufacturer, Compliant Technologies LLC, claims the gloves do not cause injury and are used by various agencies, though their user manual advises against use on certain vulnerable individuals and recommends an additional officer be present for restraint. A no-bid contract for the purchase could be published soon.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend up to $20 million by March on thousands of electric shock gloves manufactured by Compliant Technologies LLC. These devices, called Glove (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter), are designed to deliver a painful shock to gain compliance within seconds, according to the manufacturer. The gloves have been used previously in U.S. jails. Civil rights advocates have expressed concern, arguing that ICE already faces criticism for its use of force and that these gloves could lead to increased harm. The manufacturer states the gloves should not be used for punishment or on vulnerable populations.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to purchase thousands of electric shock gloves, called G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter), for up to $20 million by March to gain compliance from combative individuals. Manufactured by Compliant Technologies LLC, these gloves deliver a pain stimulus when activated and have been used by some jails and police departments. Civil rights advocates have expressed alarm, citing concerns about ICE's existing use of force and lack of accountability. Supporters argue the devices are effective for subduing resistant individuals in specific situations, while the manufacturer warns against misuse for punishment or on vulnerable populations. ICE will require officers to complete training and be recertified every two years to use the devices.