compliant technologies

What compliant technologies does

Compliant Technologies, LLC is a privately held, 100% veteran-owned (SBA-certified SDVOSB) specialty manufacturer founded in 2018 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. The company develops the CD3 (Conductive Distraction and De-escalation Device) platform, a less-lethal hardware family built around a proprietary Neuro Peripheral Interface (NPI) mechanism that delivers conductive electrical stimulation to de-escalate combative subjects without relying on impact weapons or chemical agents. Core products include the G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter), the patented E-Band Restrictor, the E-Vest, and Sound Shields; the platform records event data for evidentiary review and is sold with a Train-the-Trainer program requiring 2-year recertification.

The company's commercial model combines direct sales with an expanding two-tier distributor channel — actively recruiting partners across 14 states — and it generates incremental revenue through co-distribution of Mitek-branded products (Eagle Protect gloves and My-Shield sanitizers) into its existing agency base. Customers span U.S. and international law enforcement agencies, county and state corrections facilities, hospital security teams, EMS providers, and military units, with the Cordoba (Spain) Security Minister reported as an international evaluation reference. Sale is restricted to verified agencies, which limits grey-market risk and reinforces a compliance-led procurement posture. No customer injuries have been documented since the December 2018 launch, a safety record used as a primary marketing claim in the company's public-facing materials.

Name

compliant technologies

Legal name

Compliant Technologies, LLC

Website

https://complianttechnologies.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Compliant Technologies is a veteran-owned manufacturer of the CD3 less-lethal de-escalation hardware platform, selling its E-Band Restrictor, G.L.O.V.E., E-Vest, and Sound Shields products to verified law enforcement, corrections, healthcare security, and EMS agencies via direct sales and a growing distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Lethal Compliance Technology

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Safety & Security Electronics Manufacturing (Safety relays, E-stops, light curtains, access control) (IMAGAGAG)

Keywords

• Non-lethal compliance devices
• Less-lethal weapons
• Public safety equipment
• Corrections technology
• Law enforcement tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. CD3 Hardware Products: One-time hardware sales of G.L.O.V.E., E-Band Restrictors, E-Vests, and Sound Shields. Products are sold to verified government agencies via quote-based purchasing system. Standard one-year warranty included, with optional extended warranties available for 2nd and 3rd year at 25% and 30% of product price respectively.
2. Training Services: Professional training services including User, Instructor, and Agency Master Instructor (AMI) certification programs. Training delivered in 'Train the Trainer' format. Two-year recertification cycles required. Payment required in full before services are provided.
3. Mitek Products (PPE and Sanitization): Distribution of MITEK line of protective and sanitizing products including Eagle nitrile gloves (3-6mil) and My-Shield sanitization products. Products include fentanyl-resistant gloves, hand sanitizers, disinfectants, and electrostatic sprayers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Compliant Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells non-lethal CD3 hardware products for verified government agencies and vetted hospital security teams. Its flagship offering is The G.L.O.V.E., a wearable electrical stimulation glove that uses Neuro Peripheral Interference to achieve subject compliance in seconds without injury, complemented by E-Band Restrictors, the E-Vest, and Sound/Light Shields. The company also distributes MITEK personal protective and sanitization products.

Product overview

Compliant Technologies offers a portfolio of CD3 (Conductive Distraction and De-escalation) non-lethal technology products centered around their flagship The G.L.O.V.E. wearable electronic glove. The product line includes E-Band Restrictors (remotely controlled body-worn CD3 devices), the E-Vest (remotely controlled vest), and Light/Sound Shields for crowd control. All CD3 products deliver small non-injurious electrical pulses to skin surface achieving Neuro Peripheral Interference for rapid compliance. The company also distributes MITEK products including Eagle Protect nitrile gloves and My-Shield sanitizing products. Products are sold exclusively to verified law enforcement, corrections, security, military, and EMS agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter) Wearable electronic glove that delivers small, non-injurious electrical pulses (210-320V, 0.9-1.5A) directly to the skin surface to achieve Neuro Peripheral Interference and subject compliance in seconds. Available in CT-G4 and CT-G5 models with event recording capability, 3.7V lithium-ion battery supporting 2,000 recharges, and sizes from 2XS to 3XL. Sold exclusively to verified law enforcement, corrections, security, military, and EMS agencies.
• E-Band Restrictor (EBR) Patented magnetically operated, remotely controlled CD3 device worn on the bicep (EBA), lower leg (EBA), or thigh (EBL). Lockable with magnetic activation keys, records events, and provides audible signals during testing, warning, and activation. Remote control range of 150+ yards. Sold to verified agencies for inmate transfers, courtroom appearances, medical visits, and prisoner transport.
• E-Vest Magnetically operated, remotely controlled CD3 vest designed for prisoner transport and compliance during acts of aggression or attempted escape. Features 150-yard line-of-sight remote range using LoRA digital communication (470-510 MHz frequency hopping), audible alert tone during stimulation, buckle locking mechanism with 3-digit combination, and event recording capability. Sold to verified agencies.
• CT-LSS Light Sound Shield and CT-SS Sound Shield Polycarbonate tactical shields for Civil Disturbance Units and Jail/Prison Cell Extraction Teams. The CT-LSS Light Sound Shield features 32 speakers producing up to 130 dB and an 830nm green LED strobing light. The CT-SS Sound Shield delivers high audible tones below pain thresholds for crowd control and area denial. 100-hour standby time, up to 2 hours continuous operation, 9.0 lbs weight, 23-24 inch diameter, ergonomic quick-release handle.
• MITEK Products (Eagle Protect Nitrile Gloves and My-Shield Sanitization) Distributed line of protective and sanitizing products including Eagle Protect premium nitrile exam gloves (3-6mil) lab-tested against fentanyl for up to 4 hours, and My-Shield alcohol-free sanitizing products using Zetrisil nano-protective barrier technology, including hand sanitizers, disinfectants, and electrostatic sprayers. Distributed by Compliant Technologies to verified agencies.
• CD3 Training and Certification Services Professional certification programs including User, Instructor, and Agency Master Instructor (AMI) tiers, delivered in a Train-the-Trainer format where dealers and representatives train agency instructors who then qualify users within their organization. Two-year recertification cycles required. Payment required in full before services are provided. Sold to verified law enforcement, corrections, security, military, and EMS agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 seconds or less typical compliance time with G.L.O.V.E. in reported field use
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Eagle Protect (Firehouse)activeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 March 2024Eagle Protect, operating as Firehouse, serves as a distribution partner for Compliant Technologies' nitrile glove products. Eagle products are responsibly sourced from glove manufacturers with leading quality control processes. Premium quality disposable nitrile gloves are available in various thicknesses, lengths, textures and colors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Axon Enterprise: Dominant less-lethal weapons manufacturer (TASER conducted-energy devices) and broader public safety technology provider; the primary incumbent against which any CD3 electrical-compliance device must compete in law enforcement procurement.
• Safariland Group: Broad public safety equipment manufacturer encompassing less-lethal products (e.g., defense technology brands) alongside duty gear and body armor; a broader incumbent with overlapping less-lethal offerings for law enforcement.

Direct peers

• Wrap Technologies: Develops and sells BolaWrap, a remote less-lethal restraint device for law enforcement; a directly comparable niche less-lethal hardware company pursuing police and corrections agencies with a single differentiated product.
• Byrna Technologies: Sells less-lethal personal defense launchers (Byrna HD, SD, TCR) to civilians, security professionals, and law enforcement; comparable as a non-lethal compliance/restraint hardware company, though with a consumer-accessible distribution model.
• PepperBall: Manufactures launcher-based less-lethal weapons using PAVA powder projectiles for law enforcement, corrections, and security; directly comparable as a non-lethal compliance hardware vendor serving overlapping agency customers.
• Combined Systems (CSI): Manufacturer of less-lethal munitions (tear gas, stun grenades, baton rounds) and tactical equipment for military, law enforcement, and corrections; a long-established direct peer in the non-lethal/less-lethal ordnance category.
• AMTEC Less Lethal: Specializes in 40mm less-lethal munitions, launchers, and chemical agents for law enforcement and corrections; a directly comparable specialty player in the non-lethal compliance ordnance market serving overlapping agency customers.
• Mace Security International: Long-standing manufacturer of less-lethal sprays and personal defense products for law enforcement, corrections, and consumer markets; comparable as a non-lethal compliance/restraint hardware vendor.
• Defense Technology (a Safariland brand): Specialty less-lethal brand within Safariland offering chemical agents, distraction devices, and impact munitions for law enforcement and corrections; directly comparable as a non-lethal ordnance vendor serving overlapping agency customers.

Others

• Salt Supply Company: Distributor and marketer of less-lethal launchers and munitions (including Byrna products) to law enforcement, security, and consumer markets; an adjacent channel/distributor peer shaping the same end-buyers that Compliant Technologies targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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