neko6 wrote on May 2^nd, 2008 at 2:41am:

Is it common practice for a male polygrapher to be in a room,  alone and unmonitored, with a female examinee? When I go to the doctor for a check-up, a nurse is always present during any kind of physical examination. So then why is it that the law enforcement field is so different? Polygraphers have to touch you near sensitive areas to put the straps on you.

It depends on the dept in question.  Each is different.  

While you didn't know if present, a recording would not do you any good since without video, how could you tell he was grabbing himself.  A 2 way mirror probably would not be in use with a monitor since most pre-employments are boring and no-one wants to watch one unless necessary.

When placing the components on an examinee, minimal contact should occur with any examinee, though it is more important to be careful when dealing with the opposite sex. Pneumo tubes can be placed on a body without touching the person.  

Sackett