California lawmakers push bill to ban shock gloves for federal agents
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Set us as preferred After an outcry from immigrant and civil rights advocates over plans to equip immigration officers with gloves capable of delivering electric shocks, California lawmakers on Thursday unveiled a bill that would ban the use of shock gloves by any law enforcement agent in the state.The gloves deliver can an electrical shock strong enough to drop a strong man to his knees in an instant, and proponents say the gloves provide a fast and non-lethal way to subdue a person.Two weeks ago, the Associated Press reported that the Department of Homeland security planned to use $10 million to $20 million to procure the gloves from Compliant Technologies of Lexington, Ky., for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.The department defended its decision, saying it was “made with careful consideration” and that other law enforcement agencies in the country already use the technology.Civil rights organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union accused the department of attempting to intimidate the public by arming agents with another use-of-force option.
They noted that ICE already is contending with criticism for multiple deaths in custody and during arrests.Assembly Bill 2760, authored by state Assemblymember LaShea Sharp-Collins (D-San Diego), would prohibit local, state and federal agencies from possessing, using or procuring electric taser gloves in the state or with state funds.World & Nation The Department of Homeland Security plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver painful shocks to detainees.“We cannot spend state money or tax dollars on technology that is not to better our state,” Sharp-Collins said during a news conference with other lawmakers in Sacramento.
“It cannot be used on our children, it cannot be used on our teachers, our business owners, it cannot be used on ...