The Trump administration could soon equip federal immigration agents with gloves capable of delivering electric shocks during physical confrontations, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) procurement notice.

The devices—known as the G.L.O.V.E., or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter—are manufactured by Kentucky-based Compliant Technologies LLC, and are marketed as a tool to help officers gain control of resistant individuals during close-range encounters.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intends to spend up to $20 million on thousands of the devices for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) personnel, with deliveries expected by March 2027.

Newsweek contacted DHS for comment by email outside of regular working hours.

What Is the G.L.O.V.E. GT-5?

Compliant Technologies describes the G.L.O.V.E. as a wearable "conductive distraction and de-escalation device," that functions as a standard patrol glove until activated. The company says the device is intended for law enforcement, corrections, security, military, and emergency medical personnel.

Officers can activate the device using a switch located on the glove. It can then deliver an electrical stimulus onto an individual's skin, which is intended to distract or interrupt muscle movement and encourage compliance.

The company says the device typically achieves compliance within seconds and leaves no lasting marks.

The company adds that no more than two gloves should be applied at one time, and generally for no longer than 15 seconds unless circumstances require additional force to gain control.

The device must make direct skin contact and is not effective through clothing or hair.

Manufacturer's Warnings

The manufacturer says the gloves should not be used as punishment or in response to verbal noncompliance alone.

It also warns officers against using the device on certain higher-risk individuals, including children, pregnant women, the elderly and disabled people.

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