ICE agents to get ‘Batman’ gloves that deliver painful electric shocks
ICE Batman gloves
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- The Hill Politics·2h agoICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Wednesday notice that outlined plans to provide Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that will deliver painful electric shocks. The agency is planning to spend up to $20 million on the new devices…
Read at The Hill Politics → - Sydney Morning Herald·3h agoICE agents to get ‘Batman’ gloves that deliver painful electric shocks
Civil rights advocates expressed alarm, saying ICE officers already face criticism for their use of force – including several deaths – with little oversight or accountability.
Read at Sydney Morning Herald → - Guardian AU Headlines·5h agoICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
According to manufacturer, shock ‘is usually effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds’ ICE plans to spend up to $20m (£15m) to purchase thousands of gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks for officers and agents by March, according to…
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