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DHS has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to find leakers: Report

The Department of Homeland Security is conducting polygraph tests on employees to find alleged information leakers, as reported by Kristi Noem in a memo.
Noem mentioned that the polygraph tests will include questions about unauthorized communications with the media and nonprofit organizations.
DHS has identified two alleged leakers within the agency who have compromised the safety of law enforcement personnel.
Noem stated that leaks have deleterious effects on immigration enforcement and highlighted the issue in a memo sent to DHS employees.

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