ICE to Buy $20M Shock Gloves for Detentions
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency plans to spend up to $20 million on purchasing gloves intended for 'de-escalation of conflicts during detentions,' according to reports by Associated Press and CNN, citing a notification from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Consensus
- ICE plans to spend $20 million on electroshock gloves.
- The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Volume Emitter).
- The devices are produced by Compliant Technologies LLC.
- The gloves will be used by ICE officers and internal security investigators.
- The devices are intended to assist in de-escalating confrontations during detentions.
- The devices are activated via a switch and deliver a low-voltage electric pulse upon skin contact.
- The devices have previously been used in some jails and police stations.
- The purchase is expected to be completed by March 2027.
Points of divergence
- The gloves are intended for the 'safe apprehension and deportation of illegal immigrants who committed crimes.' — vedomosti
- The device is described as a tool to cause 'terrible pain' and has been labeled a controversial law enforcement purchase. — vedomosti
- The contract is planned to be signed on August 14. — vedomosti
- The devices are intended for 'de-escalation of conflicts during apprehension.' — meduza
- The devices are described as causing a sensation comparable to a bee sting. — meduza
- The devices have been used in some prisons and police stations in recent years. — meduza
- The Department of Homeland Security is preparing a response to a request from AP. — meduza
- The company refuses to comment on the matter. — meduza
- ICE has been involved in raids that have resulted in deaths during resistance. — meduza
- Some in the U.S. public compare ICE to the Gestapo. — meduza
- The devices are described as effective tools that help weaker or older officers quickly detain criminals and reduce confrontation time. — kommersant
- The planned purchase by ICE is likely to be the largest for Compliant Technologies. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- US Customs Service to spend $20 million on shock-proof gloves — Ведомости
- U.S. Immigration Service plans to purchase shock gloves — for 'de-escalation of conflicts during arrests' — Meduza
- US authorities will buy gloves with electric shockers for ICE staff for $20 million — Коммерсантъ