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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 NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this plan is available from the Department of Homeland Security.
In Los Angeles , a new tool may be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The device is meant to help with individuals who are being combative. It is made to give a painful shock to gain compliance.
A company in Kentucky makes these devices. Some police departments and jails have used them in the past. The government plans to buy a large number of them.
Further information about this plan is available from the Department of Homeland Security. They have not commented on the matter yet, but are working on a response to inquiries.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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