NewVictim,

Welcome to the message board. I can't answer your question regarding when the USSS began using polygraph. Maybe someone else out there might know?

We welcome your efforts in joining us to try to put an end to polygraph savagery. Getting the word out on exactly what goes on during polygraph interrogations is part and parcel of educating the mostly oblivious public and legislative branch of government on polygraph matters. This is why I'd like to get you to reconsider submitting a personal statement. Each person's statement is unique, despite the fact that all of us are reporting disturbing experiences. You will not sound like a broken record to us. Quite to the contrary, your statement will supply yet another piece of evidence against the polygraph camp. Remember that every examinee here knows where you're coming from.

You can feel free of-course to remain as anonymous as you deem necessary. You can still get your point across anonymously. You may have noticed that some statements include the actual names of the polygraphers. If you remember those in your case, you could include them if you wish.

Thanks for the responses, I will seriously consider making that phone call and write about my experience, I just have to collect my thoughts and put it on paper.  Too me the whole experience was bizarre and I will never take another polygraph again.  All I was trying to do was apply for a career I always wanted and I get treated like a criminal.  I was told before the exam that it was going to take 4 to 5 hours (which it did both times).  I guess from that point I failed even before the ink was dry on my calendar.

My polygraph experience has stolen the wind from my sails and has left me angry and exhausted.  I have had to explain to my family and friends why I was not considered for employment.  Of course, they think it is laughable that the polygraph examiner thinks I have a criminal history that I am not disclosing.

It is amazing how the polygraph can be easily abused and manipulated by a examiner and there is no way of challenging them of their results.  Geez, that is a scary thought all by itself, that is too much power for one person to have.

As for the original question? Well it just got stuck on my head when I read the following articles (see below), I wondered how (and when)  these folks passed the polygraph, but then again, the polygraph doesnt work to begin with.

Secret Service agents love to party:
http://www.sltrib.com/2003/Feb/02212003/utah/31536.asp

They also love eat:
http://www.nctimes.net/news/2002/20020302/54507.html

And drive:
http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20021030-24758216.htm

And my favorite...It is also good to know they are religious:
http://www.theolympian.com/home/news/20020726/frontpage/20941.shtml


I know these articles do not represent all USSS agents, I am just blowing off some steam.

Dear New Victim,

After going through the emotional ups and down of FBI polygraphs, I have felt your emotions.  The first two weeks of "disbelief" are some of the hardest.

Immediately write down all of your thoughts, emotions, actions and polygraph examiners actions as soon as possible on a diskette (do not place this information on any hard drive unless you are confident in its security).   

This base of information can always be edited and referenced in the future as time makes the entire experience less focused in your memory.

Do not ever show embaressment or shame over false accusations only based on polygraph results.  My family and friends expressed the same thoughts of "no way, not you" after I told them of my experience.

Collect your thoughts and send an appeal letter when you think you are ready.

Regards.