ICE Seeks Shock Gloves

DHS is pursuing electric shock gloves for ICE, drawing criticism and official defenses.

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Updated Aug 13, 8:05pm ET

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The Department of Homeland Security is moving to spend up to $20 million on a no-bid purchase of CTG 5 G.L.O.V.E. electric-shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter is worn on an officer’s hand and can deliver about 380 volts on direct skin contact to help subdue a person during an arrest or confrontation. The contract calls for deliveries to ICE offices nationwide by March 31, 2027. White House border czar Tom Homan defended the devices as a less-lethal option before deadly force.

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ICE should not acquire electric-shock gloves because they would expand coercive power in a cruel and unjustified way. The devices are likely to be used to intimidate or hurt immigrants and others without adequate safeguards or public justification.

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