Omaha Police eliminate polygraph test requirement for new recruits

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Omaha Police Department has eliminated one of its requirements for hiring new recruits — the polygraph test, commonly known as a lie detector.

The decision comes after internal evaluations and a review of hiring practices used by agencies across the country.

Even without a polygraph test, Omaha police say there’s still an extensive investigation into multiple aspects of a candidate’s background…

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