Public Safety Committee advances contract with Polytech Associates to provide polygraph testing for police hires

Mar 19, 2025

Akron's Public Safety Committee approved moving forward with an ordinance authorizing the mayor to contract with Polytech Associates Inc. to provide pre‑employment polygraph services for police candidates; the department has used the company since 2019 to supplement internal capacity.

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The Akron Public Safety Committee advanced legislation authorizing the mayor or his designee to enter into a contract with Polytech Associates Inc. to provide pre‑employment polygraph services for police‑division candidates.

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