Bill to ban shock gloves advances

California lawmakers could temporarily ban the use of wearable electroshock devices by law enforcement, including federal agencies like ICE.

The bill requires a study be conducted on the safety and community impacts of the devices. It also prohibits state funds from being used to purchase them.

Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper voiced his opposition to the bill last week and says his office already spent $35,000 on 20 shock gloves and bands which were set to be deployed this month…

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