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The Polygraph Dilemma: New Hampshire's Trooper Screening Flaws

The New Hampshire State Police use a polygraph test in their recruitment process, despite its unreliability in detecting truth. Scientific reviews show it measures physiological responses unrelated to honesty, resulting in a hiring system that may favor composure over integrity, consequently disqualifying honest candidates for minor past offenses.

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