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DHS Plans $20 Million Purchase of Electrified G.L.O.V.E. Shock Gloves for ICE

The planned procurement raises medical, legal and oversight risks that could trigger congressional hearings or litigation.

Omaha Police Officer Jason Cvitanov points out the contact pads on the Compliant Technologies G.L.O.V.E. during an interview at Omaha Police Headquarters in Omaha, Neb. on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (Nikos Frazier/Omaha World-Herald via Getty Images)
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A pair of red gloves with padded sections on the fingers and palms, set against a vibrant blue background with electric or lightning-like patterns.

Overview

  • Earlier this month, DHS acquisition documents said the department intends to spend up to $20 million to buy Compliant Technologies’ Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, known as the G.L.O.V.E., for ICE officers.
  • Local police departments in Nebraska have already used the gloves for years and trained school resource officers, with Omaha reporting at least two student uses including one child in a special-education program.
  • The manufacturer’s user guidance warns the device can raise blood pressure and alter heart rhythm, advises against use on small children and pregnant people, and notes the gloves record activation events.
  • House Homeland Security Committee Democrats sent a formal letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin this week urging him to halt the procurement over risks of misuse and injury.
  • If the contract proceeds, officials expect an award later in 2026 with deliveries into 2027, a timeline that increases the likelihood of congressional oversight, state reviews, and legal challenges.