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AP exclusive: ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Ryan J. Foley | The Associated Press , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to acquire a large quantity of these devices.
In a recent development, a new device may be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The goal of this device is to help manage situations involving uncooperative individuals. It is designed to emit a low voltage shock.
Details about the device's implementation are still emerging. The Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to acquire a large quantity of these devices. They will be distributed to officers and agents in the coming months.
Further information about this development can be found through the Department of Homeland Security's recent notice or other reports from the Associated Press.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In a recent development, a new device may be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The goal of this device is to help manage situations involving uncooperative individuals. It is…
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