Democratic Senators Urge ICE to Halt Shock Glove Purchase
The Department of Homeland Security's ICE has awarded a $16.7 million no-bid contract to purchase 6,000 electric shock gloves from Kentucky-based Compliant Technologies. The gloves are intended for use by officers in high-tension situations to gain compliance, prevent injuries, and support crowd control, with authorities claiming they will help avoid more severe force. Critics and Democratic senators have expressed concern over potential misuse and lack of transparency, urging ICE to disclose training and oversight procedures before deploying the devices.
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