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Omaha's largest school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves on students
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· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The superintendent of a large public school district made this request, which was then confirmed by the mayor. A program has been halted that allowed police officers to use gloves with electric shock capabilities.
A program has been halted that allowed police officers to use gloves with electric shock capabilities. The superintendent of a large public school district made this request, which was then confirmed by the mayor. These gloves, known for delivering painful shocks, will no longer be used by officers assigned to middle and high schools.
The decision came after certain information was revealed, prompting the superintendent to act. Further details about this situation are available from the source.
The use of such devices has also been noted in other settings, such as jails, in recent years.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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