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Lie Detector Test
Filename: 990_16_7-Crime-Inv_1HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 2785 (12.7MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Berkeley
County: California
Country: United States
© Underwood Archives/UIG
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Lie Detector Test
Berkeley, California: c. 1924. The Berkeley police department has installed a Lie Detector by which a prisoners sub-conscious reactions to questions are recorded by a sensitive needle on a revolving drum of paper. It has not failed in more than 1000 tests
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1920s 1924 B And W Berkeley California Caucasian Appearance Crime Law Enforcement Monochromatic Monochrome Police Police Officers Lie Detector Polygraph Questioning
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history - the installation of a Lie Detector Test at the Berkeley police department in California, circa 1924. The image showcases a group of determined police officers gathered around this groundbreaking technology that has already proven its effectiveness through more than 1000 successful tests. The scene unfolds indoors, with the prisoners' subconscious reactions to questions being meticulously recorded by a sensitive needle on a revolving drum of paper. This monochromatic snapshot not only documents an important advancement in law enforcement but also offers us a glimpse into the crime-fighting techniques employed during that era. The composition highlights the seriousness and dedication of these Caucasian police officers as they delve into questioning suspects using this innovative polygraph device. Their commitment to upholding justice is palpable, emphasizing their determination to uncover the truth and maintain law and order within their community. As we gaze upon this vintage photograph from Underwood Archives, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come in our pursuit of justice. It stands as testament to human ingenuity and our constant endeavor to develop tools that aid us in unraveling mysteries hidden beneath layers of deceit.
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