ICE Plans to Equip Officers with Conductive Shock Devices
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to acquire thousands of conductive "G.L.O.V.E." devices, which can deliver electric shocks, for officers by March. These devices, manufactured by Compliant Technologies LLC, are intended for use on combative individuals to gain compliance. The…
Denver, CO, August 11, 2026 —
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to procure thousands of new conductive electrical weapons, known as G.L.O.V.E. (Generated, Lightweight, Electro-Muscular Disruption) devices, for its officers. The agency aims to have these devices distributed by March.
The G.L.O.V.E. devices, manufactured by Compliant Technologies LLC, are designed to deliver electric shocks to individuals deemed combative, with the stated purpose of gaining compliance during encounters.
The planned acquisition has sparked concern among civil rights advocates. These groups have voiced apprehension regarding the potential for excessive force and misuse of the devices by law enforcement personnel.
Details regarding the exact number of devices to be acquired and the specific allocation plan for ICE officers were not immediately available. The timeline for full deployment and the training protocols associated with the use of the G.L.O.V.E. devices are also subjects that have been raised by critics seeking further information.
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