Omaha police have agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves while working in Nebraska’s largest public school district after the superintendent raised concerns about their use on students.

The decision followed reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement planned to equip officers with the devices, which can deliver an electric shock when pressed against a person’s skin.

Omaha police used the gloves twice during the 2025-26 school year, prompting strong criticism from parents, students and school board members who argued that the devices could undermine trust between students and school officers.

Police defended the gloves as a safe and effective alternative to other uses of force, while safety experts warned that “less than lethal” technology can still pose risks, particularly for students with disabilities or medical conditions, The Guardian has reported.

Bellevue police, which patrols two schools in the area, will continue carrying the gloves, while several other Omaha-area districts have not yet decided whether to restrict their use.