ICE plans to put electric-shock gloves on officers' hands
Summary
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to buy electric shock gloves to help officers control people by causing pain and limiting movement. The gloves cost between $10 million and $20 million and will be given to agents after special training.Key Facts
- ICE plans to spend $10 million to $20 million on electric shock gloves.
- The gloves are made by Compliant Technologies and are called CTG-5 Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter (G.L.O.V.E).
- The gloves cause pain through skin contact and stop people from moving muscles together.
- Officers must get certified in using the gloves and retrain every two years.
- The manufacturer advises not to use the gloves on elderly people, children, pregnant women, or seriously disabled individuals.
- ICE says its officers receive training on reducing conflicts and controlling use of force.
- Civil rights groups worry the gloves could be used secretly and cause harm without proper oversight.
- ICE is also increasing the use of body cameras after incidents involving force and deaths.
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