Omaha Shock Gloves Controversy
Conflicting policies and public backlash over the use of electroshock gloves by school resource officers in Omaha, Nebraska.
March 2025
Westside Community Schools personnel learned of shock glove deployment
Safety and security personnel at Westside Community Schools were made aware of the potential deployment of shock gloves. This awareness occurred before the board of education was informed.
Source ↗June 2025
Omaha City Council approves purchase of G.L.O.V.E. electroshock gloves
The Omaha Police Department purchased 40 pairs of G.L.O.V.E. electroshock gloves from Compliant Technologies. This purchase was approved by the Omaha City Council in June 2025.
Source ↗September 2025
Police officers in Omaha received training on electric shock gloves
Officers received training on the use of electric shock gloves at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. This training preceded the documented use of the devices.
Source ↗August 2026
Omaha Police address shock glove technology in schools
Omaha Police addressed the use of shock glove technology in schools. This was reported by WowT, referencing the deployment of the devices.
Source ↗Omaha police introduced shock gloves for school resource officers
Omaha police introduced shock gloves for school resource officers in metro high schools. The introduction emphasized the gloves' ability to ensure compliance with minimal force.
Source ↗Electric shock gloves used twice by police in Omaha schools
Electric shock gloves have been used twice by police departments in Omaha since the officers received training. The usage has been restricted to middle and high schools.
Source ↗Officer used shock glove on student for noncompliance in high school
In one documented instance, an officer utilized a shock glove on a student at a high school. The action was taken by the officer due to the student's noncompliance.
Source ↗Omaha Police report two uses of shock gloves on students
Omaha Police Department reported that their school resource officers used the shock gloves twice on students. The department stated that both recorded uses resulted in zero reported injuries.
Source ↗Omaha Public Schools requests SROs cease carrying shock gloves
Omaha Public Schools issued a request to its School Resource Officers (SROs) to stop carrying shock gloves immediately. This action followed public outcry from parents and students regarding the use of the devices.
Source ↗Omaha's largest school district bans electric shock gloves on students
Omaha's largest school district has taken action to prohibit the use of electric shock gloves. This policy change restricts law enforcement officers from using such devices on students within the district.
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