Storhm,

First, your husband and the child's parents should refuse to submit to any polygraph "test" and seek legal advice. Polygraph "testing" is a fraud: it has no scientific basis whatsoever. It's little more than a ruse for interrogating a criminal suspect without a lawyer.

I suggest that you, your husband, and the child's parents download our free book, The Lie Behind the Lie Detector and proceed directly to Chapter 3, which explains polygraph procedure. You need to know how these asinine "tests" really work (and don't).
 

Just follow the advice from George and Beech Trees and you will be fine.

If the police and D.A. had sufficent evidence to make an arrest they would not have asked you to submit to a polygraph.

Do not become intimidated and never surrender your 5th amendment rights (go to ACLU.org to learn more about your 5th amendment rights). Trust me, the police do not give a s**t about your civiil rights and only want you to make a confesssion.

Do not be fooled! Cops are trained liars. Academy and post academy trainings encourage cops to distort the truth and even lie about evidence in an attempt to gain confessions. For example, a cop may claim that they have video tape or witnesses to support their claim aginst you, in an attempt to gain a confession. They can legally do this, even if such assertions are untrue.

In addition, Cops will do anything to gain your trust and cooperation. An example would be to claim that they believe you are innocent, but just need your statement and cooperation to close the investigation. Do not be manipulated by such assertions! Decline to take any additional polygraph exams and advise those close to you to do the same. Coopertion with the police may have undesirable consquences.

Trust me, if you cooperate with the police, I guarentee that your statements will be distorted or alterered to you disadvantage in the official police report. The myth that you can have absolute trust in lawenforcement officials has landed many innocent, naive, individuals in prison. This may sound harsh, but it is reality!

I only hope that you follow the advice that you have received from this site and that your husband declines to submit to his 10-16-02 polygraph. 

Dear Anonymous,

I am a law officer.  Most of the law officer "bashing" you notice has been related to the use of "polygraph" as a "scientific forensic tool."  The evidence from the NAS states that even the more "accurate" specific incident testing proceedure is well above chance but well below perfection (even this statement has many disclaimers about the test subject pool).  Even the best advocate of the use of polygraphy admits that the "tool" is only as good as the person giving the test.  How many years of "apprenticeship" do polygraph operators have to go through?  The problem of uniformity of test proceedures, resolution of admission conflicts (absent of video or audio recordings), and examiner bias completely skew the "objectiveness" of the test.  This tool has severe limitations.    

You do not hear disputes over DNA testing, urine analysis, ballistics, or other test used in police forensics at this site.

I only know that in my case, my integrity was tried, convicted, and executed without any other evidence or testimoney other then the interpretation of blood pressure, breathing, sweat activity, and pulse.  This would have been totally unacceptable in a court of law.  If someone were to take these measurements during my marriage cerimony,  my "I do" would certainly indicate deception, but yet I am married for many years. It would not have been a good predictor of future sucess or failure.  In the backrooms of Amercia's leading security and law enforcement agencies, guilt based only on polygraph results is common practice and occuring everyday to America's citizens who's only crime is to want to go to work for America. This was outlawed in the civilian sector years ago.  The NAS reports says it is ineffective in stopping spies and those trained experts who can circumvent the polygraph screening process.  What good "absolute security need" is it providing?  Is this the  "American" way of justice that I put my life on the line for everyday, I certainly hope not.

"Trust me, if you cooperate with the police, I guarantee that your statements will be distorted or alterered to your disadvantage in the official police report.The myth that you can have absolute trust in lawenforcement officials has landed many innocent, naive, individuals in prison." - The Man in Black -

This sounds less about polygraph and more like simple bashing.  As a law enforcement officer do you agree with that statement?  If you do, why are you in law enforcement?  If not, how do you respond to that kind of statement?   

My Husband took his today and was told he was inconclusive. I begged him not to take it after i had read the lie behind the lie dector. But he felt he had to. I told him he walked in there and they decided he wasn't going to pass. Just a little update. If anyone can help me take legal messures against the polygrapher and police detective i would appreciate it. I just need somebody to point me in the right direction. I feel that some of what they did violated our rights.
Thanks, Storhm

"You'll note that Fair Chance referred to "most" of the discussions on this site.  Providing a single quote that is more wide-ranging hardly refutes this."

Does the same apply to you?

"Additionally, you implied that assisting people with "cheating" on polygraph tests is "complicity" with criminal behavior.  Perhaps -- but the same argument could be made against insisting on providing suspects with lawyers.  Makes nailing criminals more difficult, but absolutely essential to protection of the innocent."

A true crusader!  Good luck with your fight or plight.

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Dear Guest,

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This site is special because everyone is allowed their opinion and it is uncensored.

While I do not agree with this quote, I respect the right of anyone to voice it.

I was recruited into law enforcement because of my ability to communicate, understand, and deal with people.  In my job, I meet mostly negative aspects of life's problems.  I do my best to be morally just, ethical, and fair.  I do not shy away from hard decisions and I take responsibility for my life.  I have fought in the Armed Services for what I think are two of America's greatest freedoms:  The right to worship (or not worship) any religion without interference from the government and freedom of speech.  The moment I censor any point of view which differs from my own,  I start to turn away from the freedom that I seek to protect.