A significant purchase is planned by ICE, with a budget of up to $20 million. The funds will be used to buy devices for officers and agents. These devices are referred to as conductive distraction and de-escalation devices.

They are designed to deliver painful electric shocks and will be worn as gloves. Further details about this purchase and the devices themselves can be found through KXAN, the source of this information. The purchase is expected to be completed by March, with thousands of devices being acquired.