File #: R-2017-0121    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 5/16/2017 In control: Administration and Finance Committee (INACTIVE)
On agenda: 5/16/2017 Final action: 5/16/2017
Title: A Resolution to create City of West Allis Policies and Procedures Manual Policy No. 1451 "Use of Polygraphs or Other Honesty Testing Devices".
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee (INACTIVE)
Attachments: 1. Proposed Policy 1451, 2. R-2017-0121 signed

Title

A Resolution to create City of West Allis Policies and Procedures Manual Policy No. 1451 “Use of Polygraphs or Other Honesty Testing Devices”.

 

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WHEREAS, the use of honesty testing devices in employment is prohibited by Wisconsin State Law, except in various exceptions; and

 

WHEREAS, the use of such devices creates potential liabilities and the benefits do not outweigh the negatives from a Risk Management perspective; and

 

WHEREAS, Policy No. 1451 restricts the use of honest testing devices in employment; and

 

WHEREAS the Risk Management Team of the City consisting of the City Attorney, City Administrator and Safety and Training Coordinator, have viewed such policy and agreed that its inclusion into the Policy and Procedure Manual is in the best interest of the City of West Allis; and

 

WHEREAS, it is recommended that Policy No. 1451, Use of Polygraphs or Other Honesty Testing Devices, be added to the City of West Allis Policies and Procedures Manual.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that Policy No. 1451, Use of Polygraphs or Other Honesty Testing Devices, be added to the City of West Allis Policies and Procedures Manual.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator will notify all departments, divisions and offices of said insertion.

 

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