Handing ICE officers electric shock gloves is a dangerous escalation, not de-escalation — especially for an agency already notorious for unchecked use of force. Calling a device that shoots pain into someone's skin at the flip of a hidden switch a "de-escalation tool" is absurd. With no meaningful oversight, putting live current into every civil immigration encounter is a recipe for abuse.
ICE officers deal with combative individuals in high-stakes situations, and having a tool that gains compliance within seconds without lasting injury is a smart upgrade. The G.L.O.V.E. devices already have a track record in jails and police departments, and officers must complete certified training to use them. A $20 million investment in safer, faster compliance tools is exactly the kind of practical support enforcement needs.
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