US Troops To Receive Hand Held Lie Detector Tests

[Kor37 9]

US Troops to Receive Handheld Lie Detector Tests

by Engadget Staff Apr 9th 2008 @ 10:53PM

 

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In a move sure to bring the polygraph haters out of the woodwork, the US Army is issuing a handheld lie detector to select soldiers in Afghanistan in order to "root out potential terrorists" and help "narrow the list of suspects after a roadside bombing." The Department of Defense isn't asserting that the device is perfect, but it's hoping the detection capabilities are accurate enough to save American lives and sniff out allegiances that may have otherwise gone unnoticed.

 

Hailed as PCASS (Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System), the underlying unit is a TDS Ranger (a rugged PDA) that relies on three sensors and integrated software that displays Green to signify truth, Yellow if it can't decide and Red if it recognizes a filthy liar on the other end.

 

We're certain Lafayette Instrument Company is stoked about the deal -- you know, considering that the Army has already purchased 94 of 'em at $7,500 apiece.

I could have a lot of fun with one of these........ :)

[He Who Shall Not Be Named 2]

We're certain Lafayette Instrument Company is stoked about the deal -- you know, considering that the Army has already purchased 94 of 'em at $7,500 apiece.

You know what is going to happen. Someone is going to hook a Lafayette executive up to one of the detectors and start asking about questions about their materials costs, accounting practices, etc.

[Kor37 9]

We're certain Lafayette Instrument Company is stoked about the deal -- you know, considering that the Army has already purchased 94 of 'em at $7,500 apiece.

You know what is going to happen. Someone is going to hook a Lafayette executive up to one of the detectors and start asking about questions about their materials costs, accounting practices, etc.

Or......ask him how something that probably costs under $100 to make can get jacked up to $7,500... :)

[Theunicornhunter 2]

Another step toward "America - land of the guilty until proven innocent."

 

Aside from reminding me of a Stargate episode - this is disturbing. They know the tests aren't accurate yet they'll use them to destroy people's careers and lives. Can you imagine spending the rest of your life in Gitmo because you sweated too much when you held the sensor.