Omaha Public Schools suspends the use of electric shock gloves by police officers in district schools after two students are reported to have been subjected to the devices. The Omaha Police Department suspends the tool as well, following the incidents and public criticism.
The outlets report that the decision is driven by backlash over the gloves’ use in schools and by concerns about how force is handled in student settings. Newsweek says the police department suspends the gloves after they are used on two students. Yahoo UK and The Independent also describe the suspension and tie it to the district’s decision to stop police officers from using the devices on school property.
The Independent adds context from city leadership, reporting that Omaha’s mayor says police have honored the school district’s choice to “opt out.” Across coverage, the common thread is that the gloves are no longer used in Omaha Public Schools while officials respond to the incidents and the resulting controversy.
