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ICE to Equip Officers with Shock Gloves | Philadelphia News
ICE is set to spend up to $20 million on new electric shock gloves called G.L.O.V.E.s, designed to subdue resistant individuals by delivering a sharp, bee-sting-like pain stimulus. Made by Compliant Technologies and already used in some police and jail settings, the gloves aim to de-escalate situations quickly—but civil rights groups warn of serious risks, including potential misuse, lack of accountability, and harm to vulnerable populations. While the manufacturer insists the devices are safe when properly trained officers use them according to guidelines, critics question whether ICE will…
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