Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to purchase thousands of "conductive distraction and de-escalation devices" known as G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter) for up to $20 million by March, according to a Department of Homeland Security notice published Monday. The gloves, manufactured by Compliant Technologies LLC of Lexington, Kentucky, deliver a painful electric shock when pressed against bare skin, intended to quickly gain compliance from combative individuals. The devices have already been used by some jails and police departments, but this would be the largest purchase from the company to date.