Shock gloves bought by ICE cause intense pain, Army study says
Summary
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has bought 6,000 pairs of shock gloves to help control detainees and protesters. A military study showed these gloves cause intense pain and make people comply quickly, but also raised safety concerns about their use.Key Facts
- ICE signed a $16.7 million contract in August 2024 to buy shock gloves.
- The gloves deliver electrical shocks that cause intense pain and stop resistance immediately.
- An Army study at Fort Leavenworth tested the gloves on role-playing prisoners and found they caused pain, soreness, and fear of more shocks.
- ICE says the gloves will help officers de-escalate violent situations safely without using lethal force.
- Critics warn the gloves may be used to intimidate and cause harm, with limited safety testing outside jails.
- The glove maker advises against using them on children, pregnant women, and disabled people.
- The study found the gloves reduce physical effort and injuries during forced removals but did not reduce the time to control people during escorts.
- Documents about the gloves became public after a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by watchdog group American Oversight.
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