Omaha schools ban electric shock gloves used on two students after uproar
Summary
Omaha Public Schools banned the use of electric shock gloves, called G.L.O.V.E., after police confirmed they were used on two students. The gloves deliver a mild electric shock and their use raised concerns among parents and school officials, especially for students with disabilities.Key Facts
- Omaha Police used electric shock gloves on two students during the 2025-26 school year.
- One student was shocked for about two seconds after allegedly trespassing and fighting with a security guard.
- The second student was shocked twice after threatening and injuring a security guard.
- The gloves are considered a tool for de-escalation in schools by police.
- Parents and community members raised fears about safety and the impact on vulnerable children.
- School leaders said they were not informed before the gloves were introduced.
- The Omaha Police Department has paused the use of the gloves in schools.
- Officials promised to follow any decision by Omaha Public Schools regarding the gloves’ future use.
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