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Omaha Schools Drop Electric Shock Gloves | Lafayette Louisiana News
Omaha’s largest school district has halted the use of electric shock gloves for police officers in middle and high schools after an investigation revealed plans for ICE to supply them — sparking alarm among students and the community. Though police claimed the gloves, called GLAVEs, were a low-force, non-lethal tool used only twice last year, critics feared the potential for harm and damage to trust between schools and law enforcement. The superintendent’s decision to opt out preserves relationships and safety, while police retain standard gear like tasers and batons. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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