The FBI and other agencies are using polygraphs to find leakers. But do they work?

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Federal agencies have stepped up their efforts over the past few weeks to find potential leakers, and some — like the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense — are turning to polygraphs to help with the search.
PeriodApr 30 2025

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  • TitleThe FBI and other agencies are using polygraphs to find leakers. But do they work?
    Media name/outletNational Public Radio
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date4/30/25
    DescriptionFederal agencies have stepped up their efforts over the past few weeks to find potential leakers, and some — like the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense — are turning to polygraphs to help with the search.
    Producer/AuthorJuliana Kim
    URLhttps://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/g-s1-63349/fbi-polygraph-lie-detector-leak-investigation
    PersonsAlan Saquella, Juliana Kim
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