Homeland Security Lie-Detector Tests on Leakers
The Department of Homeland Security is using lie-detector tests to find and prosecute leakers. Senator John Kennedy questions Vice President Kamala Harris' ability to be commander-in-chief.
Key Points
- Lie-detector tests used to identify and prosecute leakers
- Polygraph exams part of hiring process for certain DHS positions
- History of polygraph use in intelligence and security agencies
Pros
- Efforts to maintain national security
- Rooting out leakers who undermine national security
Cons
- Privacy concerns with the use of lie-detector tests
- Potential impact on employee morale