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How is the polygraph currently used by federal agencies like the FBI, CIA, NSA, NRO, DoD, DOE, DEA, BATFE, and U.S. Secret Service, as well as state and local agencies? What laws, regulations, and guidelines govern the use of polygraphs for screening, criminal investigations, administrative investigations, and other purposes?
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Groucho Marx versus the Lie Detector
Long-time polygraph examiner Chris Gugas, who died last year at the age of 86, was a guest on Groucho Marx's show, You Bet Your Life, which ran from 1950-1961. Video of his appearance has recently bee...

Started Sep 18th, 2008 at 12:51pm by George W. Maschke
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Polygraph/SF-86 a matter of public record?
I have a question - is it true that your answers to the SF-86 and the polygrapher's report become a matter of public record? I'm thinking federal law enforcement, not intel like CIA
For example, ...

Started May 12th, 2008 at 2:43pm by neko6
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Civilian Request for Polygraph Examination
Can a civilian obtain this Polygraph testing 'prior' to seeking out a specific government position?

Started Sep 5th, 2008 at 9:53pm by all4Justice
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Troubling news story for polygraphers
Here is an interesting news story from the Associated Press, "Pentagon's Intelligence Arm Steps Up Lie Detecting Efforts on Employees."  At first, the headline made me groan: more polygraphs are not w...

Started Aug 24th, 2008 at 5:09pm by Lethe
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LAPD POlygraph Internal Policy
This is from a 02/2/05 LAPD Polygraph Unit briefing agenda:
"In a polygraph exam, it is fear, fear of detection, fear of the consequences if the individual is detected, that causes the sympatheti...

Started Sep 2nd, 2008 at 8:37pm by Gift Horse
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Polygraph Interrogation versus DNA testing results
A moderator on a pro-polygraph board recently put forth  the typical "no test is perfect" defence when probed by a distraught FP poster as to why she failed after telling the truth on the polygraph.<b...

Started Aug 23rd, 2008 at 6:02am by T.M. Cullen
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International Spy Museum Interview with Retired CIA Polygrapher John F. Sullivan
In the International Spy Museum's monthly "SpyCast" interview for 1 October 2007, retired CIA case officer Peter Earnest interviews retired CIA polygraph examiner John F. Sullivan, author of the recen...

Started Oct 2nd, 2007 at 5:22am by George W. Maschke
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Presence of Attorneys during a Polygraph interrogation
In trying to find out whether or not attorney's are allowed to be present during a polygraph, I came across the following, admittedly dated, information.  Note this info concerns the DOE.  I don't kno...

Started Aug 25th, 2008 at 9:29pm by T.M. Cullen
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my polygraph theory - do yo agree?
So like here's my theory:
the nsa or whatever agency hired 5 people for 5 slots (did not take poly or undergo clearance yet), but then they discover 3 super ultra qualified persons and want to ge...

Started Aug 20th, 2008 at 2:13am by andyLY (Guest)
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By: Fair Chance
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Use of polygraph information
Found the following link which provides pretty thorough information on the use of the polygraph in security clearance determinations:
http://www.sheldoncohen.com/publications/polygraph.htm 
Please...

Started Aug 21st, 2008 at 9:56pm by T.M. Cullen
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By: T.M. Cullen
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Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment Website Mysteriously Withdrawn
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The Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment, Fort Jackson, SC
(Formerly known as the Department of Defense Polygraph Institute)

The website of the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment (DA...

Started Jul 23rd, 2008 at 9:53am by George W. Maschke
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By: George W. Maschke
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Becoming a criminal in 4 hours
I found this case in the DOD industrial clearance webpage.  Rather than catching spies the polygraph ruins peoples lives like the 22 year old described below.  Just uttering ok I smoked pot a few time...

Started Aug 17th, 2008 at 12:16pm by Chrissy
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US Marshalls polygraphing?
Can anyone tell me if the US Marshalls employ the use of polygraph testing for pre-employment screening?  I've been looking into a career with with the USM service.  I have a squeeky clean background ...

Started Aug 3rd, 2008 at 2:06am by Guest (Guest)
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Why Is It Always the Drugs Question?
Like many of you, I was wrongly failed on the drugs portion of my polygraph exam with the FBI.  My question though is this:  Why is it that almost everyone with a story like ours cites the drugs quest...

Started Jul 26th, 2008 at 10:24pm by CuriousGuy
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The Power of the Myth of the Lie Detector
The strongest argument that can be made in favor of polygraph screening is that it has the potential to elicit admissions from naïve and gullible examinees. Although knowledge of the truth about lie d...

Started Jul 23rd, 2008 at 6:53pm by George W. Maschke
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Polygraph usage
I am curious if anyone can shed light on polygraph usage in the United States.  That is, how many polygraph exams are conducted in the average year?  And, more importantly, what percentage of them are...

Started Jul 23rd, 2008 at 8:49pm by Lethe
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have already failed 1 poly
I have already failed 1 poly and awaiting a retake...and then I find this site. I have read testimonials and documents and get that the poly doesn't work and it is really more of a deterant and a mean...

Started Jul 21st, 2008 at 3:17pm by freakinaye (Guest)
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By: George W. Maschke
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LAPD POLY
1st question is what are the odds of a white guy getting hired with LAPD now days?
Also what should I expect with the LAPD poly? Has anyone had any experiences? Has any used countermeasures with ...

Started Apr 26th, 2006 at 5:21am by coppertime
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Industries of death: APA & ITA
Here's an interesting story on MSNBC: Skin cancer rates grow among younger women.  The article states, in part, "An analysis of government cancer statistics from 1973 to 2004 found that the rate of ne...

Started Jul 11th, 2008 at 6:17pm by Lethe
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DoDPI's Old Home Up for Sale: Asking Price $381,844
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The old home of the Department of Defense Polygraph Institute (DoDPI), Building 3165, Fort McClellan, Alabama, can be yours for $381,844:
http://www.mcclellan-jpa.com/index/community/availa...

Started Jul 8th, 2008 at 12:52pm by George W. Maschke
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By: George W. Maschke
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