“The polygraph has been weaponized and is being used against individuals who have never had a polygraph requirement, whether pre-employment or security, in their entire federal careers,” said Mark ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - In Hollywood, polygraph machines help dogged detectives sort through the lies and get to the truth. For Northeast Ohio law enforcement agencies, the reality is much different. Many ...

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