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ICE’s Electric Shock Gloves Spark Debate | Tucson News
ICE is set to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves called G.L.O.V.E.s, designed to subdue resisting individuals with a painful jolt—like a bee sting. Made by Compliant Technologies, the devices are meant for high-risk situations, not general patrol, and come with warnings against use on children or the elderly. But civil rights groups are sounding the alarm, fearing these tools could enable abuse and lack sufficient oversight, especially given ICE’s history of controversial force tactics. Critics question their real-world effectiveness and worry officers may misuse them, turning…
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