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Omaha Schools Ask Police to Ban Shock Gloves

8/19/2026

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  • Omaha Public Schools asked Mayor John Ewing Jr. and Police Chief Todd Schmaderer on Tuesday to ban shock-glove devices for officers.
  • Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said department will honor request and stop using gloves, retaining tasers, OC spray, batons and firearms.
  • Parents, students and Board member Gini Magnuson opposed gloves, prompting members to seek changes.
  • Police said devices are assigned to school resource officers (SROs) in other districts, though unused.