Electric Gloves: A Recipe for Controversy and Escalation The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revealed plans for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to purchase up to $20 million worth of specialized gloves designed to deliver painful electric shocks.
On the surface, this development may seem like a utilitarian solution to de escalate confrontations with individuals resisting arrest or engaging in hostile behavior.
The technology is not new; similar devices have been used by correctional facilities and some private security firms. The appeal lies in their potential to incapacitate individuals without resorting to lethal force.