Compliant Technologies LLC
Coverage of Compliant Technologies LLC in the Nexus archive.
- ICE’s tactics look increasingly like torture | Judith Levine
The Homeland Security Agency plans to spend up to $20m on equipping its agents with 'Glove' devices, which are electric shock-delivering gloves intended for use against uncooperative persons. These "conductive distraction and de-escalation devices" will be acquired from Compliant Technologies via a no-bid contract. The acquisition drew criticism, inspiring an editorial cartoonist to compare the technology to instruments of torture.
- ICE to outfit agents with electric shock gloves from KY company in $20 million no-bid contract
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to spend between $10 million to $20 million on G.L.O.V.E., an electrical shock glove device manufactured by a Kentucky company for ICE agents. The DHS stated that the technology is necessary for officers to safely arrest and remove illegal aliens from the country. Representatives demonstrated the product to lawmakers, while critics expressed concern regarding its use and procurement.
- ICE to outfit agents with electric shock gloves from KY company in $20 million no-bid contract
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may acquire electric shock gloves, called G.L.O.V.E., from a Kentucky company via a planned no-bid contract valued between $10 million and $20 million. The device was showcased to lawmakers, with proponents arguing it improves safety outcomes. However, critics expressed concern regarding the use of the technology by ICE agents and issues related to proper training.