The U.S. is experiencing one of the steepest and most widespread crime declines in modern history. Researchers aren't exactly sure why — but they have theories: - Early research points to a mix of factors — declining alcohol and drug use since the COVID pandemic, AI-fueled policing technology that's making it easier for cops to catch suspects, an aging population, tougher prosecutions, and more. Why it matters: Knowing more about what's driving the violent-crime decline could help cities decide what to preserve as pandemic-era federal money fades away — and how to distinguish policies that reduce violence from merely benefiting from the historic drop in crime. By the numbers: The U.S. violent-crime rate plunged 9.7% in 2025 , the…
The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” but critics said they could encourage agents to use more force.
AI:ICE plans to equip its officers with specialized gloves capable of delivering electric shocks, an initiative the Department of Homeland Security defends as a de-escalation tool designed to reduce fatal encounters during enforcement actions. Despite official claims that the technology aims to minimize lethal force, critics and Democratic lawmakers are expressing outrage, arguing the equipment will instead encourage agents to escalate physical confrontations. This development follows a broader trend of ICE expanding its operational capabilities and authorities in recent months.Open
Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to begin using electric shock gloves designed to cause pain and disrupt a person's ability to react. The big picture: The gloves could give ICE officers a new way to use force as their tactics face intense scrutiny after several deaths and violent encounters . Driving the news: ICE plans to spend between $10 and $20 million on the gloves and issue them to Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement Removal Operations officers and agents, per a Department of Homeland Security notice published Monday. - The Associated Press was first to report the plan. - The CTG-5 Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, or G.L.O.V.E, is produced by Kentucky-based Compliant Technologies, which did not respond…
Former Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook joins NewsNation's "The Future Is Now" town hall to discuss the technology implemented in the department, which signals a new era of law enforcement. Chris Cuomo hosts "CUOMO," a no-nonsense show featuring the day's most important news from all perspectives. "CUOMO" airs weeknights at 8p/7C on NewsNation. #CUOMO NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
