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It is a tool of truth for investigators and defense attorneys, but not prosecutors. Laws restrict the use of polygraphs on employees and bans lie detectors from court. It may be futile, but it is ...
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How Polygraph Tests Work (And Can They Really Tell If You're Lying?)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has found itself embroiled in a rather odd situation involving polygraph tests. In April, it confirmed to NPR that it was using these tests to catch personnel ...
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Why Lie Detector Tests Aren't As Accurate As You Think
In Season 8, Episode 10 of "The Simpsons" — an episode parodying the popular 1990s sci-fi thriller "The X-Files" — Homer Simpson is being questioned by two federal agents at a police station. "This is ...
The story of the polygraph, the controversial device that transformed modern justice. Discover the story of the polygraph, the controversial device that transformed modern police work, seized ...
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