Latest / Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
ICE Buys Shock Gloves for Officers | Charleston News
ICE is splashing out $16.7 million on new “shock gloves” called G.L.O.V.E.s, designed to deliver mild electric shocks to gain compliance during arrests — but the deal bypassed competition and raises serious questions about necessity, oversight, and potential misuse, especially in immigration enforcement. The manufacturer insists they’re meant to de-escalate, not punish, and warns against using them on vulnerable populations like kids, pregnant women, or the elderly — yet training and certification requirements remain unclear. As officers gear up for deployment by March, the ACLU and critics…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.