Batman, Breeze, et al,
As Dr. Richardson stated in his initial post starting this thread "There is no legitimate technological or administrative reason for not routinely audio/videotaping examinations to protect examinee, examiner, and agencies alike." There has been great discussion on this topic, but I believe the statement still stands. Breeze, the polygraph in and of itself is a cumbersome process. I don't see where having the polygrapher reach over and switch on a tape recorder adds to their duties that much. Note that this is a discussion about audio/video taping, meaning audio or video or both. As for giving these tapes and the charts to every applicant, that isn't what was originally asked. Rules already require that the charts be kept for a period of time. The APA says 1 year minimum. The problem is, they are not made available to the applicant should they desire to have them reviewed outside the agency that administered the exam. And while I'm on the subject, Batman and Drew, I have heard from an APA member regarding the requirements of 3.9.8. It was not Dr. Dutton, but this individual is an officer of the APA. He pointed out that 3.9.8 applies specifically to evidentiary examinations, and does not apply to pre-employment screening or other types of examinations. So I am willing to concede the point. Batman, you win this round.
The subject of hypocrisy was raised by Batman due to the fact that we here on the board were not doing anything about medical malpractice and the like. It had nothing to do with other reasons for why applicants were turned down. By the way Breeze, what are these other "preventable causes" for applicant rejection that you would like for us to champion?