ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electrical shock gloves for agents

Krdo · Aug 12, 2026 · 1021 words · By CNN Newssource

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ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electrical shock gloves for agents By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and officers may soon be equipped with gloves that deliver electrical shocks, which the manufacturer says are…

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ICE is planning to spend between an estimated $10 and $20 million to purchase the devices, known as CTG 5 G.L.O.V.E, which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, according to a notice published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security.

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The devices would be delivered by March 31, 2027, according to the contract previewed on DHS’ portal for forecasting contract opportunities.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The manual says no more than two gloves should be applied to a subject at one time and they should not be used for more than 15 seconds in many instances.”

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Multiple sources explicitly mention the manual's restrictions of no more than two gloves and a 15-second usage limit.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cardiotocography (CTG) is a technique used to monitor the fetal heartbeat and uterine contractions during pregnancy and labour. The machine used to perform the monitoring is called a cardiotocograph. …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Computer Task Group, Inc. (commonly referred to as CTG) is an American multinational company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, that provides information technology staffing. December 2023, it was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Task_Group

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Claim 2: “The DHS notice said the solicitation for a no-bid contract could be published as early as Friday.”

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Only one provided search result mentions that the solicitation for a no-bid contract could be published as early as Friday; other results discuss the purchase but not the specific timing of the solicitation publication.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Illinios Department of Human Services helps Illinoisans and their families become healthy and self-sufficient.
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/

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web search NEUTRAL — In July 2025, Republicans in Congress passed a bill that will change programs run by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). President Trump signed that bill into law. The law makes chang…
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs

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web search NEUTRAL — The Department of Human Services provides an array of support services aimed at building and empowering strong Tennessee families. The One DHS Customer Portal is a self-service website that helps our …
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/apply-online-page/one-dhs-c…

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Claim 3: “The DHS portal referred to the devices as “a Conductive Distraction and De-escalation Device which will be issued to Homeland Security Investigations (H.S.I.) and Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) officers and agents.””

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Multiple sources confirm the devices are intended for HSI and ERO officers and agents within ICE.

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web search NEUTRAL — G.L.O.V.E. devices will be supplied to officers and agents across ICE's Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement Removal Operations divisions, with the DHS planning to spend up to $20 million …
https://sea.mashable.com/tech/53608/ice-agents-could-soon-us…

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web search NEUTRAL — The US Department of Homeland Security wants to spend up to $20 million on gloves that shock people into compliance. They're potentially headed to ICE agents doing arrests in the field.
https://soboly.com/ice-agents

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web search NEUTRAL — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) mission is to protect America from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety.
https://www.ice.gov/?lv=true

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Claim 4: “According to a user manual for the CTG4 and 5 models on Compliant Technologies’ website, the gloves can deliver a maximum voltage of up to 380V”

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Multiple sources cite the Compliant Technologies user manual or company statements confirming a maximum voltage of up to 380V.

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web search NEUTRAL — Compliant Technologies markets the G.L.O.V.E as a "wearable de-escalation device" that can be shifted into electrical mode. According to a user manual for the CTG4 and 5 models on Compliant Technologi…
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ice-plans-spend-20-million-0818594…

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web search NEUTRAL — Compliant Technologies describes the gloves as a "humane, low-optics" solution, emphasizing their non-threatening appearance. However, the user guide includes warnings against prolonged use and specif…
https://www.follownews.com.br/en/a/ice-wants-to-give-agents-…

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web search NEUTRAL — This allows officers to gain compliance within seconds. Compliant Technologies said the gloves can deliver a maximum voltage of nearly 380V that “inhibits/distracts the subject from performing coordin…
https://gazettengr.com/ice-operatives-to-wear-electrical-sho…

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Claim 5: “In 2022, two corrections officers at the Laurens County Detention Center were charged in with beating and shocking an inmate with “a wearable G.L.O.V.E. stun device” in two separate incidents, according to SLED”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding charges against officers at Laurens County Detention Center in 2022.

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Claim 6: “Anyone who uses the gloves must be certified and recertified every other year to continue using them, according to the user manual.”

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Multiple sources confirm the requirement for certification and recertification every two years as per the user manual.

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web search NEUTRAL — Anyone who uses the gloves must be certified and recertified every other year to continue using them, according to the user manual. The DHS notice said the solicitation for a no-bid contract could be …
https://www.kimt.com/news/ice-plans-to-spend-up-to-20-millio…

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web search NEUTRAL — The gloves resemble ordinary patrol gloves. According to the manufacturer, officers can activate an electrical function using a switch. The glove must make contact with a person's skin to deliver the …
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-electric-shock-gloves-purchase…

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web search NEUTRAL — Users must be trained and recertified every two years, the manual says. It cautions that no more than one pair of gloves should be used at a time and for no longer than 15 seconds, factors that depend…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/us/politics/ice-gloves-sh…

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Claim 7: “The devices would be delivered by March 31, 2027, according to the contract previewed on DHS’ portal for forecasting contract opportunities.”

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While evidence confirms the purchase and the device specifications, none of the provided search results explicitly mention the delivery date of March 31, 2027.

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web search NEUTRAL — I tested the durability of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G by scratching it's Glass Protection with an old and rusted bottle opener, scissor and my Box Cutter Knife/Blade, does it scratch?!
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web search NEUTRAL — The CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E. products deliver shocks ranging from 324 to 362 volts and have a hard operational limit of 380 volts. By comparison, a taser can reach between 1,200 and 1,500 volts.
https://d33gy59ovltp76.cloudfront.net/news/the-electric-shoc…

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web search NEUTRAL — Перчатки CTG-5 GLOVE внешне выглядят как обычные патрульные, но при активации кнопкой при контакте с кожей наносят болезненный удар током. По техническим характеристикам производителя напряжение соста…
https://topwar.ru/288760-ctg-5-glove-migrantov-v-ssha-prinuz…

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Claim 8: “ICE is planning to spend between an estimated $10 and $20 million to purchase the devices, known as CTG 5 G.L.O.V.E”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that ICE plans to spend between $10 and $20 million on CTG 5 G.L.O.V.E devices based on a DHS notice.

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Claim 9: “In 2024, CNN affiliate KOKH reported the Oklahoma County Jail planned to begin using electric gloves produced by the same company, which could zap inmates at a rate of at least 210 volts.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Oklahoma County Jail's plans to use these gloves in 2024.

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Claim 10: “The gloves must come into direct contact with the skin and are not effective through clothing or hair, the user manual states.”

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A source specifically mentions that the glove must make contact with a person's skin to deliver the stimulus, supporting the claim that it is not effective through clothing.

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web search NEUTRAL — She noted officers could use the gloves to deliver shocks covertly, "a recipe for more harm to the public and less accountability." The fine print: The gloves are meant to stop detainees or subjects f…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/shock-gloves-vs-regular-glov…

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