ICE weighs up to $20M on wearable stun gloves for de-escalation
ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to purchase CTG 5 G.L.O.V.E wearable gloves that can deliver up to 380V shocks to de-escalate encounters, with delivery to Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement Removal Operations by March 31, 2027. Details on quantity and unit cost are not disclosed. DHS describes the device as a Conductive Distraction and De-escalation Device, but civil-rights groups warn of potential harm and misuse; a no-bid contract could be published soon, and both DHS and the manufacturer did not immediately comment.