US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to spend between $10 million and $20 million to acquire the Compliance Technologies G5 G.L.O.V.E. stun device.. This procurement comes at a time when the agency has seen a steep increase in the number of detainees dying in custody.
The $20 Million Bet on the G5 G.L.O.V.E.
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intends to deploy the Compliance Technologies G5 G.L.O.V.E., or Generator of Low Output Voltage Electrode, to agents within Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO). According to the report,the device is designed as a "Force Multiplier" to help officers incapacitate individuals without causing permanent physical harm.
Unlike traditional stun guns, the G5 G.L.O.V.E. operates without a trigger or activation button; it delivers a shock to the subject's body simply by being powered on and making contact. this design choice suggests a shift toward rapid, high-contact incapacitation in environments where ICE agents are managing resisting individuals.
A Climb from 4 to 34 Annual Detainee Deaths
The timing of this acquisition is particularly fraught given the mortality rates within ICE facilities. As reported, the agency has seen a consistent and sharp rise in detainee deaths over the last four fiscal years: four deaths in FY 2023, 12 in FY 2024, 24 in FY 2025, and 34 deaths so far in FY 2026.
This trend mirrors a braoder,systemic struggle within US immigration detention centers to balance security with basic healthcare and safety. The introduction of more aggressive "compliance" tools during a period of rising fatalities raises conccerns that the agency is prioritizing control over the well-being of the people in its charge.
Peacekeeper Products' Strategy for 'Already Captive' People
The G5 G.L.O.V.E. is marketed by Peacekeeper Products International, a company that sells the device online. The marketing materials for the device are strikingly blunt, describing the tool as a means of making "already captive people fall to the ground and become more docile."
This specific framing indicates that the device is not intended for the initial act of arrest, but rather for the management of individuals who are already under state control. By focusing on "docility" rather than safety or de-escalation, the procurement reflects a tactical approach that views detainees primarily as subjects to be subdued.
Who monitors the G.L.O.V.E.'s use on the 'severely handicapped'?
The device's own manual contains critical warnings, advising against its use on children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those described as "severely handicapped" due to the potential for severe health risks.. However, the report leaves several critical questions unanswered: how will US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ensure agents can accurately screen for these vulnerabilities in high-stress environments, and what oversight will exist to prevent misuse?
Furthermore, the source provides the perspective of the agency and the manufacturer, but it does not include commentary from civil rights organizations or medical professionals .. Whether the G5 G.L.O.V.E. will exacerbate the existing health crisis in detention centers remains a significant, unaddressed risk.
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