U.S. intelligence agencies are reviewing whether random polygraph examinations of their employees or contractors are achievable following a recent memo from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, according to a report.

Gabbard’s directive did not direct agencies to begin random polygraph tests but instead asked agencies to review the feasibility of conducting random polygraphs in conjunction with counterintelligence investigations, CBS News reported.

An ODNI official told the outlet that the review was based on internal intelligence community findings that indicated a lack of polygraph tests has emboldened former U.S. intelligence community members to spy on behalf of U.S. adversaries.

Gabbard’s memo also stressed the need for tests to include questions about whether employees or potential applicants have leaked information to members of the media.

The move is similar to previous administrations of both major parties to root out sources of leaks that either were embarrassing or potentially damaging to national security.

The CBS News source who leaked the news about Gabbard’s memo said the directive did not establish new policies — it stressed current legal statutes and regulations.

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