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ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
According to manufacturer, shock ‘is usually effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds’
TL;DR
- ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves called Glove (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter).
- The gloves are manufactured by Compliant Technologies LLC and are designed to deliver a painful electric shock.
- The manufacturer claims the shock is effective in bringing individuals into compliance within three seconds without leaving marks.
- Civil rights advocates have voiced concerns about the plan, citing ICE's previous use of force and potential for misuse.
- The devices have been previously used in settings such as U.S. jails.
- The manufacturer warns against using the device as punishment or on high-risk populations.