In a necessary step to modernize law enforcement, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning a $20 million investment in specialized gloves capable of delivering localized electric shocks.
These devices, known as Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters (GLOVE), are designed to provide agents with a non-lethal means of ensuring compliance when dealing with combative subjects.
The Department of Homeland Security has made it clear that this equipment is about providing officers with the tools they need to safely perform their duties, which include the critical task of arresting and deporting criminal illegal aliens.
While the usual suspects at the ACLU are predictably sounding the alarm, the reality is that these devices offer a controlled alternative to more extreme force. Unlike tasers, which penetrate the skin, these gloves utilize pain deterrence to manage individuals who refuse to cooperate with lawful orders.
Administrators who have used the technology report that the mere presence of the device often secures compliance without the need for physical escalation.
As ICE continues its mission to uphold national sovereignty and enforce our immigration laws, providing agents with effective, modern equipment is a common-sense measure that prioritizes the safety of those on the front lines of our border security.
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