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SHOULD A LAW-ENFORCEMENT POLYGRAPHIST EXAMINE HIS FELLOW OFFICERS - YES - NO

NCJ Number
16864
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 22 Issue: 11 Dated: (NOVEMBER 1974) Pages: 104-106
Author(s)
J C YOUNG; R O ARTHER
Date Published
1974
Length
3 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSES INVESTIGATION OF FELLOW MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AGAINST WHOM COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED.
Abstract
THE PROS AND CONS OF USING POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE FORCE ARE DISCUSSED. THE PROCEDURES USED BY THE LEXINGTON METROPOLITAN POLICE OF KENTUCKY ARE CITED. THE CON POSITION IS STATED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER OF LIE DETECTION.