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Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Patrick Terpstra , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These gloves will be used in situations where a person is resisting or posing a threat. A government agency plans to purchase a large quantity of gloves that deliver an electric shock.
A government agency plans to purchase a large quantity of gloves that deliver an electric shock. These gloves will be used in situations where a person is resisting or posing a threat. They may also be used for crowd control.
The contract to produce the gloves has been awarded to a company based in Kentucky. This company will receive a significant amount of money for producing the gloves.
Further information about the contract and the planned use of the gloves is available from the source. The potential risks associated with using these gloves are a concern for some lawmakers.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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