ICE is deploying these electric shock gloves to agents. Here’s what to know
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ICE agents may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver an electric shock. The Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract worth nearly $17 million to purchase six thousand pairs of what's described as a “conductive distraction and de-escalation device.” DHS says the gloves are a “low-impact tool” that will help agents who encounter people resisting arrest or posing a threat to officers. But government watchdogs and immigration advocates are raising concerns about how the gloves will be used by an agency already facing scrutiny over use-of-force incidents and how agents will be trained to use them. PBS News' Tim McPhillips talked to experts about how these gloves work and concerns about their use. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our ne
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