ICE Finalizes $16.7 Million Contract for Electric Shock Gloves

The deal with Kentucky-based manufacturer Compliant Technologies LLC provides the agency with the devices and associated support equipment over the next six months. ICE officials argue the gloves, which deliver electrical currents upon contact with skin, will help officers gain control in high-tension environments and prevent the need for more severe force, such as firearms.

Opposition remains intense. A group of senators, led by Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, cautioned that the agency lacks the oversight and professional track record to safely deploy such equipment. In their letter, they highlighted a history of use-of-force concerns across several U.S. cities, arguing that the devices pose substantial risks without clear usage limits or public accountability standards. The Department of Homeland Security rejected these concerns, characterizing the legislative pushback as a dangerous attempt to undermine federal law enforcement safety.