Wile the caching in this case is unexpected changing the behavior would
require a patch to polkit as it hard codes the expiration time to 5
mins.

Note that in order for this to be an issue the following must occur:

- device owner sets a new passcode
 - if the screen timeout causes a suspend (defaults to 2 mins) a code must be 
entered in the login screen 
 - if the owner presses the power button then a  code must be entered in the 
login screen
 - if the polkit timeout expires (5 mins) a code must be entered in settings

So the second user would need to get possession of the phone within 2-5
mins after the owner changed the code, and immediately set security to
swipe, then set security to a new code. Trying to set a new code
directly will also prompt for the old code.

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  [system settings] allows to change lock security without asking for
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