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ICE purchased 6,000 electric shock gloves for $16.7 million despite an Army study showing they cause intense pain and immediate compliance. The device, which leaves no visible marks, has drawn criticism from lawmakers and watchdogs over safety and potential misuse, while ICE defends it as a necessary de-escalation tool.
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.