ICE Officers May Be Equipped With Electric Shock Gloves
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are potentially going to be equipped with gloves capable of delivering electric shocks to subdue combative individuals.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 12, 2026 —
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers may soon be equipped with a new use-of-force tool: gloves capable of delivering electric shocks.
The potential deployment of these specialized gloves is intended to provide officers with an additional method to subdue combative individuals encountered during their duties.
Details regarding the specific model of gloves, the manufacturer, the timeline for potential acquisition, and the exact circumstances under which they would be authorized for use were not provided.
The agency’s evaluation and decision-making process regarding this potential equipment upgrade are ongoing. Further information on the specifications and deployment strategy is expected as the process moves forward.
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