Electric Restraint Devices Used in Schools, Prompting District Action

Why it matters locally: While no specific New Jersey school districts or law enforcement agencies have been identified as using electric restraint devices, the national discussion around their use in schools could prompt reviews of restraint policies and equipment acquisition by local authorities and school boards across the state.

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Police in one community had utilized electric restraint gloves in schools, a practice that came to light after news emerged of a federal agency's planned procurement of similar devices. Parents in the community learned about the school-based use of the gloves. Subsequently, the police department discontinued their deployment. This decision followed public concerns and a request from the district superintendent. NBC News correspondent Julia Ainsley reported on these events.