For
example, if a polygraph has been taken in the prior 10 years, I think
it is a mistake to think that that will protect us. In fact, the Inspector General at DHS, John Roth, advises against
this bill. He explained that the polygraph changes, including this
legislation--and this is a quote--``could put CBP at significant
risk.''
He says: ``While it may sound reasonable to say you could waive
requirements from former military personnel because they have passed a
polygraph, Border Patrol agents work in a different environment that is
not as controlled as the military.''
Now, it is important to note that, of the applicants for the CBP,
two-thirds fail the polygraph test. That may be a concern, but we ought
to be glad that people who are a risk are not actually hired by the
CBP. I will just note that the Government Accountability Office advises
that, between 2005 and 2012, there were 2,170 reported incidents of
arrest of CBP personnel for misconduct.
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