{"id":43588,"date":"2026-08-14T04:48:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T23:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=43588"},"modified":"2026-08-14T04:48:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T23:48:29","slug":"dhs-seeks-to-purchase-electric-shock-gloves-for-ice-officers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=43588","title":{"rendered":"DHS seeks to purchase electric shock gloves for ICE officers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"prism-article-body\">\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">The Department of Homeland Security is looking to purchase electric shock gloves for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the field, according to documents DHS submitted earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DHS submitted paperwork on Monday to move ahead with purchasing the gloves. It&#8217;s seeking up to $20 million to purchase G.L.O.V.E. &#8212; Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter &#8212;<!-- -->\u00a0<!-- -->which are described in the documents as a &#8220;Conductive Distraction and De-escalation Device.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"oLzSq QrHMO fnRUo pvsTF EhJPu vPlOC zNYgW OsTsW RMeqy daRVX ISNQ sKyCY eRftA acPPc MENS nFwaT MCnQE mEeeY SmBjI xegrY rPLsU iulOd NIuqO zzscu lzDCc aHUBM IEgzD OjMNy eQqcx SVqKB GQmdz jaoD VWDdR ONJdw vrZxD OnRTz gbbfF roDbV GPGwb oMlSS gfNzt oJhud eXZcf zhVlX \">\n<div>\n<div class=\"InlineImage GpQCA lZur asrEW \" data-testid=\"prism-inline-image\">\n<figure class=\"kzIjN GNmeK pYrtp dSqFO \" data-testid=\"prism-figure\">\n<div class=\"GpQCA lZur \" style=\"padding-bottom:61.088355763604454%\" data-testid=\"prism-ratio-frame\">\n<div class=\"FvQLF iLTd NqeUA UzzHi iWsMV \"><picture data-testid=\"prism-picture\"><source media=\"(max-width: 414px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.abcnewsfe.com\/a\/0fd15297-9225-433d-ad44-66e8dde3c64e\/gloves-ht-er-260812_1786566225631_hpMain.jpg?w=375, https:\/\/i.abcnewsfe.com\/a\/0fd15297-9225-433d-ad44-66e8dde3c64e\/gloves-ht-er-260812_1786566225631_hpMain.jpg?w=750 2x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 415px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.abcnewsfe.com\/a\/0fd15297-9225-433d-ad44-66e8dde3c64e\/gloves-ht-er-260812_1786566225631_hpMain.jpg?w=750, https:\/\/i.abcnewsfe.com\/a\/0fd15297-9225-433d-ad44-66e8dde3c64e\/gloves-ht-er-260812_1786566225631_hpMain.jpg?w=1500 2x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"hsDdd NDJZt sJeUN IJwXl vBqtr KrDt itslR SjwtZ hakZw HlUVI \" data-testid=\"prism-image\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i.abcnewsfe.com\/a\/0fd15297-9225-433d-ad44-66e8dde3c64e\/gloves-ht-er-260812_1786566225631_hpMain.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"nMMea bNYiy Mjgpa dGwha DDmxa jgKNG RGHCC aBIU PriDW aiQHS lZur \" data-testid=\"prism-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"hsDdd OOSI GpQCA lZur VlFaz \" data-testid=\"prism-truncate\"><span><span class=\"gtOSm FbbUW tUtYa vOCwz EQwFq yCufu eEak Qmvg nyTIa SRXVc vzLa jgBfc WXDas CiUCW kqbG zrdEG txGfn ygKVe BbezD UOtxr CVfpq xijV soGRS XgdC sEIlf daWqJ \">The G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"gtOSm FbbUW tUtYa vOCwz EQwFq yCufu eEak Qmvg nyTIa SRXVc vzLa jgBfc WXDas CiUCW kqbG zrdEG txGfn ygKVe BbezD UOtxr CVfpq xijV soGRS XgdC sEIlf daWqJ YNujN JGtjI aZFDu rkKLh \">Compliant Technologies <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The gloves give an electric shock similar to a Taser, according to posts on the company&#8217;s social media sites. Sources have told ABC News that the gloves are another tool in the immigration officers&#8217; toolbox in conducting immigration arrests.<!-- -->\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;ICE is constantly assessing the needs of our officers in the field to ensure they have the tools and equipment necessary to safely arrest and remove criminal illegal aliens from our country,&#8221; a DHS spokesperson told ABC News when asked about the gloves. &#8220;Every decision is made with careful consideration and<!-- -->\u00a0<!-- -->appropriately reviewed to ensure that any technology ICE utilizes is consistent with all applicable law enforcement policies and standards.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">A spokesperson said that ICE officers are &#8220;highly trained in de-escalation tactics and regularly receive ongoing use of force training.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Meanwhile, the ACLU said in a statement that &#8220;giving immigration agents a concealed means of delivering terrible pain is a recipe for more harm to the public and less accountability.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Compliant Technologies, the company that makes the gloves, said it was not able to comment on the DHS purchase at this time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The company&#8217;s online user manual says the gloves can be turned on with the push of a button and in order to work they &#8220;must come in contact with the subject&#8217;s skin&#8221; and that &#8220;the device is not effective through clothing or hair and can be degraded on individuals and animals that are extremely hairy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"oLzSq QrHMO fnRUo pvsTF EhJPu vPlOC zNYgW OsTsW RMeqy daRVX ISNQ sKyCY eRftA acPPc MENS nFwaT MCnQE mEeeY SmBjI xegrY rPLsU iulOd NIuqO zzscu lzDCc aHUBM IEgzD OjMNy eQqcx SVqKB GQmdz jaoD VWDdR ONJdw vrZxD OnRTz gbbfF roDbV GPGwb oMlSS gfNzt oJhud eXZcf zhVlX \">\n<div>\n<div class=\"InlineImage GpQCA lZur asrEW \" data-testid=\"prism-inline-image\">\n<figure class=\"kzIjN GNmeK pYrtp dSqFO \" data-testid=\"prism-figure\">\n<div class=\"GpQCA lZur \" style=\"padding-bottom:66.70524691358025%\" data-testid=\"prism-ratio-frame\">\n<div class=\"FvQLF iLTd NqeUA UzzHi iWsMV \"><picture data-testid=\"prism-picture\"><source media=\"(max-width: 414px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.abcnewsfe.com\/a\/77a4a9c1-9a85-44fe-8285-03155b1493b2\/ice-gty-jef-260812_1786557412127_hpMain.jpg?w=375, https:\/\/i.abcnewsfe.com\/a\/77a4a9c1-9a85-44fe-8285-03155b1493b2\/ice-gty-jef-260812_1786557412127_hpMain.jpg?w=750 2x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 415px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.abcnewsfe.com\/a\/77a4a9c1-9a85-44fe-8285-03155b1493b2\/ice-gty-jef-260812_1786557412127_hpMain.jpg?w=750, https:\/\/i.abcnewsfe.com\/a\/77a4a9c1-9a85-44fe-8285-03155b1493b2\/ice-gty-jef-260812_1786557412127_hpMain.jpg?w=1500 2x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"hsDdd NDJZt sJeUN IJwXl vBqtr KrDt itslR SjwtZ hakZw HlUVI \" data-testid=\"prism-image\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i.abcnewsfe.com\/a\/77a4a9c1-9a85-44fe-8285-03155b1493b2\/ice-gty-jef-260812_1786557412127_hpMain.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"nMMea bNYiy Mjgpa dGwha DDmxa jgKNG RGHCC aBIU PriDW aiQHS lZur \" data-testid=\"prism-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"hsDdd OOSI GpQCA lZur VlFaz \" data-testid=\"prism-truncate\"><span><span class=\"gtOSm FbbUW tUtYa vOCwz EQwFq yCufu eEak Qmvg nyTIa SRXVc vzLa jgBfc WXDas CiUCW kqbG zrdEG txGfn ygKVe BbezD UOtxr CVfpq xijV soGRS XgdC sEIlf daWqJ \">ICE agents clash with protesters outside the federal immigration center at Delaney Hall in Newark, where ICE is housing detained immigrants on May 28, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"gtOSm FbbUW tUtYa vOCwz EQwFq yCufu eEak Qmvg nyTIa SRXVc vzLa jgBfc WXDas CiUCW kqbG zrdEG txGfn ygKVe BbezD UOtxr CVfpq xijV soGRS XgdC sEIlf daWqJ YNujN JGtjI aZFDu rkKLh \">Spencer Platt\/Getty Images<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The proposal comes as the agency plans to deploy body-worn cameras to all agents by the end of August.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">David Venturella, ICE&#8217;s acting director, said the agency is committed to &#8220;transparency and accountability&#8221; in a statement released over the weekend.<!-- -->\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The agency has come under scrutiny after agents in two recent fatal shootings were not wearing body-worn cameras &#8212; despite the large influx of money the agency received as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill.<!-- -->\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">ICE would be the first federal agency to use this relatively new technology. 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