ICE PLANS $20M PURCHASE OF ELECTRIFIED SHOCK GLOVES

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THU, AUG 13, 2026

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced plans to acquire electrified gloves capable of delivering painful electric shocks to detainees. The Department of Homeland Security published a procurement notice Monday for the devices, with delivery expected by March 2027.

ICE intends to spend up to $20 million on the CTG 5 GLOVE (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter), manufactured by Compliant Technologie. The contract specifies an unspecified quantity of the electrified handwear for use by officers and agents. The gloves are designed to deliver electric shocks described as a compliance tool during detainee interactions. The procurement timeline indicates initial deliveries within the next two years. The announcement marks an expansion of ICE's equipment arsenal at a time of ongoing scrutiny over detention practices and use-of-force protocols. The agency has not released detailed specifications regarding shock intensity or operational guidelines for the devices. Compliant Technologie did not immediately respond to requests for additional information about the gloves' technical capabilities or safety features.

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