2006-12-06 05:25:30 · 11 answers · asked by *********** 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
To make sure you can lie well to the public.
2006-12-06 05:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by sm177y 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Simple
I could be a serial Killer that had never ever been caught before... I could then apply at the local PD with a clean record and a great background check. I am then Hired as an officer to protect and serve. Would you like that?
Obviously not! The polygraph is another way to screen non qualified applicants. They are able to divulge much more information from their applicants because they believe that the police will know if they are lying. Although the Poly really sucks and can never hold up in court, It still allows the police to see if the applicant may be holding something behind.
If you are thinking about applying, the best and only thing you should do is tell the COMPLETE TRUTH!!!
2006-12-06 05:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by Myke 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can think of several good reasons, but perhaps the best is that there are lots of unstable people in this world with motives that are not suited for quality law enforcement. People bent on revenge, bullies, vigilantes, and weirdos who would love to use the law as a weapon.
The rule of law is to provide a means for mankind to live together in safety. Think of the western movies where the bad guys ARE the sheriff and his deputies. Think of the shake down artists who sell protection to the shop keepers. The list is long for people that should definitely NOT be issued a badge. A polygraph test with a trained administrator and medical evaluation would help isolate and eliminate this type of character.
2006-12-06 05:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by The Answer Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because a person can pass a background investigation and doesn't have a criminal record doesn't mean they aren't engaged in criminal activities. The polygraph helps to weed those individuals out.
2006-12-06 06:04:50 · answer #4 · answered by Sheila V 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because we only want crooked cop out there who take a "sham pill" before the test is given. They pass and the honest guys fail as everyone has a skeleton in their closet. This has been going on for years. America's finest but if we didn't have them we sure as hell wouldn't need them.
2006-12-06 05:43:37 · answer #5 · answered by Billy M 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because we like our police officers to not be hiding anything.
2006-12-06 05:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by Teekno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bcuz its part of the hiring proces...y u got somethin to hide? it tells whether the police officer can b trustworthy
2006-12-06 12:52:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To establish my credibility. It shows that I'll tell the truth in court
2006-12-06 06:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To check on your past and to see if you have anything to hide. I personally don't want a criminal, lying, cheat, druggie cop busting me. I would hope they have some integrity.
2006-12-06 05:36:08 · answer #9 · answered by ÐIESEŁ ÐUB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have to know something about your honesty and truthfullness. How else can they trust you with a badge and gun?
2006-12-06 12:06:07 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey that's double dipping! lol Just kidding.
2006-12-06 07:39:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋