ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
- ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase thousands of electric shock gloves for officers.
- The gloves, known as G.L.O.V.E., are manufactured by Compliant Technologies LLC.
- Civil rights advocates have expressed concern over the potential misuse of these devices by ICE officers.
- The gloves are designed to deliver a pain stimulus to gain compliance from individuals.
- Supporters argue that the gloves are intended for specific situations rather than general patrol use.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to equip its officers with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks to gain compliance from combative individuals. The agency intends to spend up to $20 million to acquire thousands of these devices, known as G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter), manufactured by Compliant Technologies LLC.
Civil rights advocates have raised alarms about the potential for misuse, citing concerns over ICE's existing use of force with little oversight. The gloves are designed to function as regular patrol gloves until activated, delivering a pain stimulus that can help officers gain compliance quickly.
Supporters of the devices argue that they are intended for use in specific situations, such as subduing violent suspects or assisting in transport, rather than for general street patrols. However, critics question the necessity of such devices in civil immigration enforcement and express concerns about the lack of accountability in their use.
移民与海关执法局计划为执法人员配备可施加电击的手套
移民与海关执法局（ICE）计划为其执法人员配备可以施加疼痛电击的手套，以便在面对好斗的个人时获得服从。该机构打算花费多达2000万美元购买数千副这些被称为G.L.O.V.E.（生成低输出电压发射器）的设备，这些设备由Compliant Technologies LLC制造。
民权倡导者对可能的滥用表示担忧，指出ICE在使用武力时缺乏监督。手套在未激活时可作为普通巡逻手套使用，一旦激活便会施加疼痛刺激，帮助执法人员迅速获得服从。
这些设备的支持者认为，它们旨在特定情况下使用，例如制服暴力嫌疑人或协助运输，而非用于一般街头巡逻。然而，批评者质疑在民事移民执法中使用此类设备的必要性，并对其使用缺乏问责感到担忧。