An Army study found that shock gloves cause pain, compliance, and fear. These gloves were purchased by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The purchase was made despite leaders being aware of the study's findings.

The contract for the gloves was valued at $16.7 million. It covered the purchase of 6,000 pairs of shock gloves. This purchase was made in August.

Further details about the purchase and the study are available from the source. The study's findings and the subsequent purchase have raised concerns.