04/06/1998 01:40 PM Senate JUD

                                                                               
         SB 244 - POLYGRAPHS FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS                         
                                                                               
MR. CRAIG JOHNSON, staff to Senator Jerry Ward, said SB 244 allows             
for the administration of polygraph tests to correctional officers             
and those applying to be correctional officers. MR. JOHNSON argued             
that in order to ensure the integrity and character of the officers            
as well as the public safety, it is no less in order for these                 
correctional officers than it is for police officers who currently             
take this type of test. MR. JOHNSON said this is a proven method of            
screening applicants and the bill has wide support.                            
                                                                               
SENATOR PARNELL moved SB 244 out of committee with individual                  
recommendations.