Department of Homeland Security conducting polygraph tests on employees
The Department of Homeland Security is conducting polygraph tests on employees to identify those leaking information to the media about immigration operations. Two employees have been identified as leakers and will be prosecuted.
Key Points
- Polygraph tests used to identify leakers of classified information
- Two employees identified as leakers and will be prosecuted
- Polygraphs being used across different agencies within DHS
Pros
- Identifying and holding accountable employees leaking sensitive information
- Protecting law enforcement operations and lives
Cons
- Potential invasion of privacy for employees
- Possibility of false positives in polygraph tests