Iv taken it and passed. Going to the academy here in a couple weeks. My advice: be honest, and be yourself. If you drink coffee regularly in the morning. Then drink coffee in the morning of your polygraph. Just. Be. Yourself. Don’t fake being someone else.
@@dragodrago7370 because it’s part of my regular routine every morning. If you don’t drink coffee don’t bother. The point is, don’t do anything to your body that would throw you off during the polygraph
I failed my polygraph test because the examiner said I was fidgeting with my legs while answering questions, but I don't recall doing so. I do remember feeling drowsy during the test, which the examiner even pointed out. Now that I've failed, I'm unsure what to do next. Getting this job was important to me because it would bring me closer to my daughter, who lives in another state with my ex-wife, and this setback feels like a punishment.
I am a police pre-employment polygraph examiner and it is refreshing to see someone making a video with some accurate information. The other advice I would give is to let your body do whatever it will do naturally during the exam. Do not try to control your physiology. This will be obvious to an experienced examiner. Controlled breathing, patterned movements, etc can cause issues on an exam. Overall, a law enforcement examiner is just making sure there is nothing someone is intentionally wittholding. We are not concerned with minor mistakes people have made in their past as long as the person is being up-front and honest. Remember....honesty and integrity are the key pillars to law enforcement.
i don't agree with your statement, i took the polygraph deep as the final step for LE and i failed, examiner stated i reacted to the drug question. I did not lie, i was forthright and honest ....and still failed
@@omightis26 I would venture to guess that you must have left something lingering on your mind or felt that this topic was not resolved for some reason. Were you confused about the question? Were you thinking about something you may have missed? Etc. I appreciate you bringing this up, I am always happy to try to help people figure out what may have gone wrong on a polygraph if you would like to speak further.
@@IsaiahCR7 you will have an interview before testing begins. This will go over your application and or questionnaire you filled out for the position. That will be specific to your personal history. Then for the exam portion, you will have standard yes or no questions based on everything you already discussed in the interview. So the exam itself is standardized, but you will need to make sure you discuss anything relevant to those topics before hand so that you are confident in your answers for the exam. Stages of the exam include a "pre-test" interview, a practice exam, the actual exam, and a post test interview to clarify anything that may come up. You may even be asked to go into further testing for follow up. This is also standardized questions. Hope this helps!
@@Lfraiz thank you for the info! Yes I do have my BACKGROUND INTERVIEW next Tuesday, followed up with my POLYGRAPH exam on Wednesday, in back to back days.
I took much of your advice and succeeded with a couple departments as an entry-level officer…however, I was unfortunately rejected due to a medical condition. Anyway, keep up the good work. 🤝
You don’t have to answer this question if you don’t want, but what was the condition? I have atrial fibrillation. I was wondering if that’s a deal breaker
Reliving a past that I tried to forget was the hardest thing that I've had to do in quite some time. But I passed my polygraph and psychological evaluation a few weeks ago and am waiting for my official academy invite...at 36. I'm an old geezer now but am so excited to start my journey to my dream job.
I was extremely nervous to be truthful in my polygraph. I had smoked within the last year and I knew that would probably disqualify me. But I owned it and said it, they passed me, I start my trooper academy in a month.
Awesome video, as someone that has been waiting to hand in my application to the local PD, even with a clean background this is one of my main stressors. This video put a lot of ease to my mind just knowing more how the process works. Thanks for the content 👍
"You wanna pass a polygraph... don't lie" 👍 This is surprisingly a really good video on how to prepare and act in a poly. Sleep, eat well, ask questions if you have them, and tell the truth. That's it! The only people who have to try to "beat" the test are the ones who have something to hide and the examiner will know you are untrustworthy.
see that’s what scares me i personally have nothing to hide but the thought of it going off as a lie because i get a little excited or ponder on a question for a bit scares me. like if they asked me how fast my speeding ticket when i was 16 was it’s gonna take me a minute to remember 🤣
That's not always the case. I had a Polygraph last year with CBP, before the exam I mentioned to examiner about my health issue that was related to my throat and had to constantly clear my throat or drink water. I tried not to clear my throat after one of the questions, this shot my heartbeat up and I failed the test.
I’ve taken a polygraph for a federal law enforcement agency and I gotta call bs on those tests. Failed my test on a topic that had nothing to do with me. Examiner said I passed every question given to me except for that one and it’s confusing her. Offered me a retake on a different day just to get a notification telling me that I have failed and can’t apply for the next two years. Yes I was very nervous.
So I’m looking for assistance. I’m a combat veteran honorably discharged with no criminal record. I applied for a police department about 6 weeks ago and despite passing the written exam, oral interview, and pt test I was dropped from the hiring process for failing the polygraph. When I asked for an appeal I was told all results are final and I would have to wait 3 years to reapply. First I hope all departments are not like this 😡 and second despite the rise in retirements/resignations and drop in recruitment with fewer people not wanting to be cops WHY do departments make it so hard for people to become cops? I get certain aspects but not returning calls or emails for weeks and ignoring applications for months? I’m beginning to think police departments don’t want to hire people. I have applied to other departments in other states with some taking as long as a year for the process. Any ideas?
The exact way mine was, was “have you disclosed all information for crimes against a person”. It was this long list of crimes, assault, child endangerment, and etc.. There was also crimes against property and job related section. I failed mine, I wasn’t allowed to control my breathing at all and I failed the one for crimes against a person. I’ve never hurt anyone, I wouldn’t lay hands on a person and I don’t have children. I just graduated college with my degree in CJ, and it feels like a bunch of money wasted rn. I didn’t lie, and it sucked I couldn’t move at all so my legs and hand was starting to cramp up. I do have my opinions about it, as I’ve done a lot of research over the polygraph. I feel like I hit a wall though rn.
Don't give up, now you have experienced one. Nothing says you can't try that department again. Be sure to tell any future operators about what happened. There are some good poly folks out there who will try to calm you before it starts. Keep going and good luck.
Nothing could stop you now if you were that well off and loved money and power overall you would have inherently been able to victimize someone else and put them in danger and lie to them as if you were so much in need yourself to provide for people that is what I have with my family and thousands of dollars spent too for my chances to get a great job and get away from my parents awfully powerful grief over money and power- As a voter I just keep my sights set on running for commissioner positions in local politics to try to make a difference assuming my parents don’t mind nor do they give a damn about how much money has been lost to their stupidity and juvenile politics. Now I am just focusing on Johnny Depp movies like Secret Window and it’s because I believe Johnny Depp has what it takes to make me a whole, content and happy person since he can help me remember what I am made up of and just what is so cool about me like eating cereal and thinking I am so weird stuff like I have to buy posters for my bedroom of him and pray I get hired as a cop soon!
Give it a shot at a different department. You are not the only one that has failed a polygraph, and you won't be the last. Look into federal agencies (Secret Service, border patrol, etc.) and just keep pushing. You may not start at the department you want, but you can always transfer later. Just keep looking, you got this.
I just finished my 4 years of active duty with the military but had some trouble getting in at first because at MEPS because my heart rate was 129bpm. They made me go to my PCP and I had to get a bunch of tests. My cardiac specialist just said I’m too sensitive to adrenaline. Every time I’m really happy, nervous, or just get excited because of something stupid like a package in the mail, my heart shoots up to at least 115bpm. I have a clean history, no drugs, crimes, etc. but I’m worried that them seeing my high heart rate will make it look like I’m lying even though it’s just nerves. If my heart rate is consistently high the entire time would that be better then it spiking at random times?
I recently had to take one for a clearance to work at a Gov facility..My take is that it’s total bull manure, I came out of there being accused of being a reincarnation of R kelly with a splash of el Chapo.
Been taking a look at your videos due to wanting to go for the police force. My question to you (before I view this video in particular), would viewing this video be considered looking for ways to beat a polygraph or is this a guide on what the polygraph contains? Hope to hear from you, and keep up the great work.
I took the polygraph for a department a few years ago. It was one of the most ridiculous things I've ever had to do. It was over 2.5 hours long. No prep, no pre interview, nothing. It ended up being questions like, have you taken a sticky note.
I pass polygraphs with flying colors all the time because I'm completely honest during the background process. Also polygraphs are mainly about the breathing. If you are breathing too hard or short of breath then deception will come up in the exam. The main thing is to breath in and out like a wave in a ocean. Lastly you have to be completely calm. Let you No be NO and let your Yes be YES.
@@maxwelllambert7806 I agree with you. Most people who have failed when I have asked them, they have mentioned the polygrapher failed them because they were either breathing too hard or short of breath which showed deception. I did one with a police department and one with the FBI.
Maybe I am ignorant of industry standard procedures but would it not be common for the examiner to get a baseline of that person then making their evaluation from that with the data they receive? Nonetheless, controlling your breath is a good way to stay focused and calm which will help heart rate and other response from the body that may have an effect on measurements taken. But you have the core solution to that which is to be honest and confident in your answer. Your brain isn’t going to be evaluating your answers behind your back as if it knows you stole that pencil in the 2nd grade but you forgot it’s when people start to 2nd guess themselves which only increases anxiety and the fight or flight response. If at that time your memory suggests x didn’t happen then it didn’t happen and just be confident with that answer and move on.
what if you don't know an answer? say the investigator asks you how many times you have drove a motor vehicle impaired and he gives you options of 10,20,30 times and neither are the answer but you have only drove maybe 2 or 3 times but can't remember, do you want to give an answer for that or just say under 10 times or you simply don't know?
I did my PAT test today and I passed it by just an inch, I am really out of shape, so I told myself that I have to start getting in shape because I know it will be more tougher once I get to the academy.
Is the police polygraph just drug and crime related? I consider to be squeaky clean when it comes to personal history but it makes me nervous to think about the controversy relating the polygraph accuracy depicting false negatives and positives.
can you maybe do a video on the behavioral test portion of the ncjosi 2? I hate how widely each statement can be interpreted and how much it can affect your answer. I started having scattered answers because of the different interpretations I was having. and the fact its a computer test gives you no ability to explain yourself either on your answers or ask questions. and even the extra questions they use to test your consistency/honesty could almost actually even leave you with an answer thats contradictory to your answer to a prior statement depending on the interpretation. Is there a way to orient myself for this portion of the test better?
good information sir thank you I'm in process for a Sheriff's position in Virginia I'll be fine I always maintain calmness army experience from taking a polygraph tests several times
Good luck, curious about where in VA, but you are there now and hopefully will be working it soon, would not expect you to reveal it. I worked in Stafford VA for 13 years. Take care and stay safe.
Got mine later this week. Pretty nervous but i know to be truthful and be sure of what i say and not let their interrogation tactics throw me off. Wish me luck
I certainly wish you luck. It really is about being calm and being truthful. The machine can't say if someone is lying, only that certain physiological things are different. You will be fine, just relax.
Hi, great video. I have my poly set for a week from today. I was just curious with the pre interview? Is that an interview the same day prior to the actual polygraph exam? Like, will I be asked questions prior and then those are the questions used in the polygraph? Give or take a few?
Yep, that's it. A lot of them, this is done like a conversation. They are looking to see if your answers change and then how you react once your hooked up and its for real. Don't psych yourself out. Deep breath and go for it.
@@InPursuit360 thank you! I really appreciate you responding! I don’t have a perfect background but than again who does lol I’ll be as honest as possible and try not to talk myself into trouble…I tend to talk a lot when I’m nervous 🤣 I was previously a CO for the state of Florida in 2020 but we didn’t require a poly just needed to have a pulse lol so thank you again for your videos and getting back to me. Quick other question when it comes to the background, they used the same digital way of taking them as when I was hired by the state and I haven’t had any criminal issues in between that time, so everything should be good? I know I’m asking you nearly an impossible question to answer lol
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What if I've done harder drugs. Such as meth or heroin. But I don't do them anymore?? Am I automatically disqualified?? Should i tell them I have or what should I say or do.
Usually a lot of departments will have a questionnaire about your drug usage that will determine if you're even qualified to apply in the first place. For example, one department I applied to had one of these questionnaires, one of the questions was, "Have you used tobacco or any nicotine based product in the last 12 months?"... If you answer yes to that question, they just won't even let you access the application. Some departments where I used to live up in GA for example, will tell you that if you've ever done hard drugs, you have to be at least 10 years clean. Other departments may tell you that you straight up don't qualify, some departments are ok with marijuana as long as you haven't used in the last 6 months, some departments will tell you that you have to be clean for 3 years before you can apply, some departments even go as far as asking if you're a habitual user, which they might define as using marijuana more than 10 times total, or something along those lines. So it really just depends on the department because they all tend to differ a little. But as far telling them... Yes, you should. The entire process is not so much about how clean your background is, and more so about whether you're going to lie to them or not. They're looking for honesty and integrity, not perfection. If you lie to them about anything, let alone drugs, they're pretty much going to toss you out of the process.
How about a guy with ADHD ive heard they look for your body language and even though i try to keep myself still, i always move around and i dont notice it.
Keep going for it. I worked with someone who had Tourette Syndrome, They view body language but it isn't everything, maybe work the ADHD into one of your answers so they will know. Good luck.
i stole when i was 6 and 7, but it was food, i literally stole so i could eat, i had a drug / alcohol addict '' mother'' who decided she didnt want to buy me any food, i was lucky to get breakfast, i rarely got lunch or dinner, so i stole small snack ; cracker cheese things and similar to that so i could eat something.
Just stealing something isn't an automatic no, the other questions come into play, how many times, what did you steal, why did you steal it. The key is the same as investigating a crime, deciding to use force or hiring someone, "It is the totality of the circumstances". Sounds like a rough start to your life but you are on the right path. What an awesome way to overcome a tuff beginning.
Not much else other than bad advice here. "Just be honest." Doesn't work. Honest people fail just as much, if not, more often than liars pass. They get manipulated into reacting to the truth and later confessing to something they didn't do. "Don't play games with it." Why not? That's what you do with toys. The machine doesn't do anything but measure how nervous you are, and reactions mean little more than a focal point in an interrogation after the fact. So react where you need to react, and relax where you need to relax. Even if you pass with flying colors, they'll find something to grill you on, so make sure you don't confess to anything.
I'll go out on a limb and assume you may have retired veterans within the Dept. Guys that served 15 plus years etc. Do you have any advice for those of us who have lived a whole life prior to a pursuit in law enforcement?
Not sure departments openly share poly results. There are some departments that use independent pornographers, so if they did a poly for one agency and then get asked to do one for the other, maybe. But remember, the the examiner does not do the test, he does not get paid.
I have a polygraph coming up. I’ll post an update for those who need it to get a better modern day visual. Talk to the men and women at the places you’re applying to and ask about the precise details of the background and polygraph. Sometimes you’ll get answers, other times you won’t. But my biggest advice at this stage is to be proactive. Fill out your personal history statement in full also and be honest. Integrity is one of the biggest attributes.
@@dragodrago7370 yeah I took one. Passed it, but was not chosen to proceed with the agency for other reasons. I would say there’s no surprises, but just make sure all of your information you disclosed matches your personal history statement. It’s uncomfortable sitting in the seat being strapped up to the equipment as well, but it’s only for about 10 min total.
@@feelsb4reals_ sucks to hear man, what was the reason if u dont mind me asking, do u think if there's any crime like if u stole something and admit it that they'll go back and investigate or try to charge you with the crime ?
@@dragodrago7370 Nope they didn’t tell me and I signed a form being okay with them to DQ me for any reason. I admitted everything I did from childhood up front. I don’t have any history of drug usage or crimes. Polygraph examiner told me I passed though. 2 days later I get a email saying I’m removed from their eligibility despite being #1. My take away from this is that anything can happen and I’m not letting this discourage me. I know I put everything on the table up front and if that’s not enough for them to give me a shot then it wasn’t the place for me. I’m way overqualified on paper for law enforcement as well with the only exception being no law enforcement experience.
I have a question, I had heart surgery three times when I was born. I am not explicitly looking for a job in law enforcement, but I am in criminal behavior analysis. I know this is the same protocol. However with having heart surgery, I do repress my breathing when I am pressured so I can grasp the situation, and sometimes I need those deeper, thoughtful inhalations to grasp a breath. Do you think this will deeply effect me? I know wherever I go they will know this about me-but will they make room for it in the polygraph or will I be disqualified because it may possibly be inconclusive? I am curious to know.
I’ve been disqualified from 6 different departments because of my past from ages 16-22 I got into fights I stole I rode in stolen cars I got expelled from school I’m 32 yrs old now and my past will not allow me to be considered a real candidate even tho it’s been 10 yrs since my immature lifestyle they say they’re not looking for perfect people but they’re definitely not looking at ppl like me
I have 2 this week a CVSA and a standard. If the polygraph is 3rd party . Will the answers i give get me omitted from the process even if i pass it? I'm like shaking like a leaf just listening to you explain this.
The problem is tho when you don’t lie but you’re just nervous! To many people have said I didn’t lie I was nervous tho and failed too many times for it to be dismissed as a flook because truth is if the examiner has a personal issue with let’s say smoking pot they can fail you with no repercussions on them it’s like they are the last word for the department! Which to me is grazy
your volume is way too low on these, i have to turn it up so much and its still low, ( and i have above average hearing) and then the next video plays and my speakers or headphones clip and over-blow; and my ears bleed in pain, other than that, great vids !
Took my second polygraph this past Friday for the same department and still haven’t gotten a response don’t know if this is good news or bad news, the reason I failed it the first time was of two drug questions even though I’ve never done it
Polygraph machines are actually easy to manipulate if you know how to do so. Thank goodness the results from them aren’t admissible in court. Also, never assume you failed a polygraph test just because the police tell you that you have, they will lie in order to trick you into admitting to something you did or perhaps didn’t do.
AFIS hit on a set of prints on a LE Officer several years after he was hired. He passed two different polygraphs during the hiring process. This officers prints from entering autos several years prior were lifted on numerous vehicles. I guess this transgression was not listed by this person on their on background questionnaire. I retired two years ago after 26 years. I never used the polygraph for cases I investigated. I personally underwent two polygraph examinations. I passed the first one but the second I did not. Several of us from the hiring pool were contacted by the PD to retest a week later due to the polygraph examiner failing every applicant that particular morning. I have no confidence in the polygraph...
I have complex ptsd, and although I’ve had nearly 100% relief of symptoms with acupuncture, I STILL panic over stupid things at times, especially anytime I know the answers will make or break my future. A direct result of trauma. I’ve spent the last decade recovering. I’d love to, and believe as a 911 dispatcher, I could make a difference for other people who’ve experienced the same level of trauma. Would my reactions eliminate me? I’m brutally honest about my past, my mistakes, etc. just all of it. Even while being honest, I panic. Should I not bother?
Why is someone asked if it was their idea to take the polygraph test or was it their attorneys idea? i don't understand why this question is asked and why is it asked? my only guess is if you say it was your idea to take the polygraph then it is assumed you are confident you can "trick" or beat the test. please explain
I’ve never done drugs but smoked weed once I am afraid I won’t pass and it’s my biggest dream to be a police officer. I’ve stolen once and got caught but never ever stole again
Junk science, one persons opinion, great thing about America, you can have your own opinion. Poly's are just a tool and certainly open to varied interpretations.
I had a Poly with CBP last year. prior to exam, I mentioned my health issue that was related to my throat and I had to constantly clear my throat. When it came to one of the question, after asking the same question twice, I made a stupid move and instead of clearing my throat I held my breath, it made my heart rate go up and I failed the test. The question was not related to drugs or if I have stolen anything. Do you think the failed poly will stop me from joining law enforcement?
Not sure if you are still looking for an answer but I’ve seen someone who works in the industry say that now failing a polygraph doesn’t bar you from working in LE like it used to before. I’ve also seen some people say that it is also dependent on which agency you are applying for and what policy’s they go by.
Thank you, the PD administered a polygraph test, and I was able to pass it successfully. It was much easier and shorter compared to the CBP’s polygraph test.
I am currently in school for criminal justice and when i graduate i want to start applying to departments. Here's my story, in my younger years i was wild and got arrested a few time for some serious things. But that was a long time ago and a few of the charges were on a pretrial diversion as long as i stayed out of trouble. I did. So now im in the process of having my record expinyand vacated. I plan on being truthful with my past and where it took me. I also plan on showing how serious i am by getting a 4 year degree in criminal justice and taking the steps necessary to get my record cleared. Do you think I'm wasting my time by applying or going to school for law enforcement. Have you ever heard of a situation like mine? I plan on getting recommendations from important people like my judge and church leaders as well. Im very serious about getting a career in law enforcement and ive been told by a couple of people that having a past could potentially be a good thing as I have experience with certain things that others dont and know what to look for when it comes to certain things. Anyway I would appreciate any tips and feedback you may have. Thanks a bunch, love your content.
Yes it will have an effect just like any other job that you apply for but people are subject to change. Take responsibility but you don’t have to over divulge information in an attempt to make yourself look credible; let your degree and references suggest to why you are someone who has changed in a positive way by learning from your mistakes. Those experiences are not any more valuable compared to someone who didn’t face such circumstances and only suggest that at one point of time you may have had a deviated way of thinking and from a forensic perspective that will be something that is looked into right away. If you have two similar candidates who would you rather hire; someone with no criminal history and within a year will have just as much valuable experience you have or someone with a criminal background and who do you think is more likely to make a wrong decision in such a difficult working environment. If mental health is an issue take the necessary steps needed so that when you have to undergo these evaluations/polygraphs you have the mental fortitude, confidence, and normal manifestation of behaviors to have success. You will be good in the end if you do what is needed to be done and it won’t be easy which is one reason why many people never change and get stuck in their ways of living and that’s without taking into account all the other socioeconomic factors. “I take responsibility of my actions by recognizing how I had an negative effect to myself and community “
Just remember that being honest is not how you pass. Honest people fail and liars pass all the time. Just react to what you should react to, and relax where you need to relax. The machine measures nervousness. Even if you pass with flying colors, they'll find something to interrogate you on. Here's where people usually fail. Once the machine is off, you are technically not under any pressure, so they can use your confessions here. Even if the machine shows no reaction when they said it did, and even if you told the truth. Don't confess to anything.
Got mine this upcoming Tuesday and before watching this video I was literally stressing. I was so much in my head but after watching I am more relaxed and confident for it. Thank you
Just make sure you don’t have anything in collections. If you do, try your best to pay them off and get them a lot lower. I’ve heard this from so many officers/recruiters. As long as the repo isn’t super recent then you should be good. Just be upfront
Polygraphs are pure pseudescience, and they exclude from public service many individuals who would serve with consistent honesty and dedication. There is also NOTHING that shows polygraphs result in better hires. The UK does not use polygraphs for their military, LE or security services, and they are not any worse off for it. A standard interview and background check, which us how they do it, are enough.
@@odubhain44 I disagree, and if you're right, i still disagree with them doing polys. It's TRAINING that teaches one how to handle stressful situations.
@UnderPresser you can train someone for stressful situations all day. But you need to know they can handle it, plus if you're lying you're lying. Can't trust a liar, you should be able to trust an officer. Integrity is paramount.
Polygraph are not done for that reason and have never served as a training tool, and should not be used as one. And do polygraph employees advance faster, get fewer complaints, or stay on the job longer than those who don't? Has that ever been looked once? There are many standardized tests to determine a person's degree of honesty and truthfulness. A polygraph is not one of them.
I'm applying to the DEA and the policy is no drugs within last 3 years. I am asked to fill out a form if I have ever used. I did when I was 15 years old for less than 5 times (this is close to 10 years ago for me). Should I list this on the form and admit it during the polygraph?
Yes, they won't hire you if it was in the last three years, but the question is have you "ever". If the answer is yes then say yes. It's not a trick. Tell them everything and go from there. Good luck.
@@InPursuit360 is it a big deal that i smoked weed as a teenager? i will be totally honest about my past. I'm asking because I was stupid when I was younger and didn't disclose my MJ usage when I was younger and joining the military at MEPS and my SF86 at the time. I have to change my story now since I'm taking a polygraph for the DEA.
@@InPursuit360 back with a update. There was a sheriff parked in front of my house asking my neighbors questions about me. So I think I passed the polygraph.
@@Rockman902 I passed my polygraph. I am waiting to take my pysch and medical test next. If I pass both of those then I will start sheriffs detentions academy in October.
What if have a friend that might have an undiagnosed heart problem because they have no insurance but they don't want to tell anyone until AFTER they get the job so they can get the insurance and if it is something bad get the surgery. Will keeping that in the back of their mind mess up the test? We all passed around a kardiamobil for fun and his heart beat looked strange. He exercises, eats right, etc. Might be nothing but a strange heartbeat. We're not doctors though....
Polygraphs are pseudoscientific baloney. They in no way determine truthfulness. What they can sometimes do is identify fear. The polygraph’s real power is as an investigatory tool. From a psychological perspective it does wonders to make interviewees talk. That’s the real advantage of the polygraph. The entire rigamarole is designed to convince you that they can discriminate truth from lies. Ironically, that’s a lie. However, I do like the polygraph and the process. As a law enforcement officer I want as many tools at our disposal to weed out people that don’t have the character to be in law enforcement.
Can they convict you of a prior crime based off the answer you give on your polygraph test? Let’s say you stole something and told them you did it can they convict you or look into the situation?
The actual answer is yes. Petty theft or some other misdemeanor charge isn’t worth following up on…but if you admitted in a poly that, for example, you raped someone…that will certainly cause an investigation to start and if evidence can be found to elevate to PC…game on. They generally give that warning before the poly interview starts.
