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ICE Plans to Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Trump administration plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves for immigration officers, described by the Department of Homeland Security as a "de-escalation device."
- Critics and some former ICE officials have raised concerns that the gloves could escalate the use of force, especially since immigration violations are primarily civil offenses.
- ICE has faced criticism for aggressive tactics during deportation efforts, including the use of pepper spray, physical force, and fatal shootings since President Trump took office.
- The gloves, called the CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E., are intended for officers involved in immigration enforcement and criminal investigations, with purchases expected to be completed by the end of March.
- The Department of Homeland Security has not clarified specific use cases for the gloves but stated that decisions on equipment are made with careful consideration to comply with law enforcement policies.
