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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’

ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

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.

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