FAQ Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I tell you my problem?
You will actually deal directly with the examiner, but if you have
questions on the issue at hand, e-mail us a summary and a list of facts,
chronologically if possible, listing the key persons, with relevant facts
and explain what you need to know. This should be done to prepare to
explain to the examiner what you want done in a brief
interview. Keep it as brief and factual as
possible. Try to determine what would
be the value to you if nothing was done in a worst case
scenario.
Do you specialize in
Polygraphs? Mostly, but we also do Investigative and
Legal related work. For example, an employee theft case might be
best solved by having 3 or 4 employees take a polygraph, and then having
an investigator observe the more suspicious person or then later ask
them questions. Eventually, some cases involve legal research and
opinions. Issues of possible criminal accusations are those which require
a highly pre-emptive approach by the accused in order to avoid indictment
or to have charges dropped.
How long does it usually
take? Depending on the issue, whether specific or multiple, it takes just 5 minutes now to reserve an appointment by making a deposit. Then a licensed examiner will talk to you to set a firm appointment, usually within a day or so. Then the examination is between 1.5 to 3 hours with immediate results and written report of findings in the next business day.
Who sees the results
and what are they? Relating to the exam itself, usually, the
results are only given to those whom the person taking the exam (the
subject) allows. A release must be signed by the subject for anyone else to get the results (unless a special court order is issued). For example, an employer may request a release in order to receive the report. In such case, the subject would also receive a verbal summary of results, if requested.
Whenever discussing serious criminal matters, it may be advisable, if you
are accused, to seek competent legal advice in addition to a polygraph. A
good lawyer (hard to find) can be invaluable working in combination with a
polygraph, if the case is delt with early enough.
Do you require paperwork
? Usually, the examiner will have a form requesting a
description of the issue to be tested, and a disclaimer or notice that he
or she will not be liable for outcomes of the exam. For employee
testing, forms are usually provided by the employer and there is still a 48 hour notice and acceptance required unless a
waiver is signed still requiring a 24 hour waiting period before the polygraph can be done (under most USA states).
Describe the exam The
exam is done in a quiet private room. The subject sits in one chair
while the examiner prepares, then the examiner sits near and asks a few
questions or explains what questions will be asked. This helps to
assure that no big surprises or incorrect questions will be
asked . The sensors are wrapped around the upper body and arm and one
finger, and the person sits still. A few questions are asked to
establish a "baseline", such as something known to be true. Then the
questions are asked, slowly, with no verbal pressure, with time to think
and remain calm.
What else is
needed? Nothing but the person, in medium to loose fitting
clothes so the sensors can be hooked up around your chest and abdomen,
external to your clothes ! Just a good and honest attitude is
needed.
How
does it work ? The body has automatic
systems. Even small levels of fear or discomfort over a particular
question result in changes which the average person can not
detect. Even tiny microscopic changes in skin moisture, changes in
heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure are easily measured by
instruments. Certain combinations of readings can even
determine when a person is trying to not show any changes or is trying to
defeat the instruments Deception is fairly clear to a good examiner. That
is why it has a high level of reliability when in the hands of a good
examiner.
How much does it
cost? The price ranges from about $150 to about $800,
depending on the complexity of the issues and whether or not it is a legal
case. Simples issues of employee screening or of a single simple
issue or a theft may be done for $150 to $250. Typical issues of
embezzlement or infidelity run around $275 to $400. Complex or legal
cases, such as false accusations of child abuse run from about $300 to
about $800. The mid low level of these ranges is most
common. An excellent polygrapher may have to redesign and retest,
usually within the original price. Your deposit on these will run
from about $70 to about $150, most often around $90.
How do I get
started? Simple, just give us the name of the nearest
city and put a $70 to $150 deposit to
reserve an appointment <click here. The examiner will call you or
email you for details and to set the appointment at your convenience.
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