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ICE reportedly seeks $20 million contract for electrified compliance gloves delivering 380V shocks
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip agents with gloves that administer electric shocks to enforce compliance during encounters.
This introduces a new tool for force in civil immigration enforcement, where oversight is already limited. The gloves' low-visibility design and rapid activation could increase the risk of misuse or unintended escalation in field operations.
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The gloves deliver up to 380V shocks via a switch, described by the manufacturer as a 'humane' de-escalation tool.
ICE’s contract targets delivery by March 2027, with no specified quantity but a budget of up to $20 million.
Similar devices have been used by police and corrections officers, including in cases leading to criminal charges.
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