The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intends to allocate up to $20 million to acquire thousands of gloves capable of delivering electric shocks to officers and agents. This decision was noted in a publication by the Department of Homeland Security on August 11, 2026. The gloves, referred to as Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, are produced by Compliant Technologies LLC, based in Lexington, Kentucky. According to the manufacturer, the device is typically effective in ensuring compliance within three seconds.
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ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves
ICE has announced plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves designed for use by officers and agents. The gloves, manufactured by Compliant Technologies LLC, are expected to be procured by March 2027.
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ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
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