Washington County delegates introduce bill to make polygraphs optional for correctional officers - WDVM 25

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Two Delegates from Washington County have put forward a bill that would make polygraph tests optional for correctional officers in state prisons. 

Correctional vacancies in the Department of Public Safety and Correction Services have increased from two percent to around 20 percent over the past six years. 

"We have heard just a lot of cases in the way the polygraphs are being administered that keeps a lot of good folks from being hired," said Del. Wivell. "So, hopefully will ease into the hiring process, so we are able to hire those vacancies." 

Under the current law, an applicant for a position as a State correctional officer could conduct a a polygraph examination before being appointed to the position. But, an employer in the State "may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a lie detector or similar test."

According to DPSCS,  after a routine investigation like fingerprinting and prior employment, an investigator conducts a background interview with each applicant.

The current polygraph examination is around 2 to 3 hours, with in-depth questioning regarding information provided on the application. 

Other initiatives to hire more officers have been put forward by the state, like increasing pay for officers.

Delegate McKay is the co-sponsor of the bill. To find more information on the bill, click here. 



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