Omaha Schools Halt Shock Gloves Use | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Omaha’s largest school district has shut down the use of electric shock gloves—called G.L.O.V.E. devices—in its middle and high schools after backlash over their controversial deployment, following revelations that ICE also planned to adopt them. Though police claimed only two uses occurred last year and touted them as a low-force option, students and parents feared the devices threatened safety and trust in schools. School officials agreed the gloves would erode community partnerships, even as most resource officers were trained to use them. Police confirmed they’ll still carry standard gear…