Jack T, thanks for your insight.  That makes me feel a bit better about my situation.

I have a few pals that work for Vegas metro and they seem to share the same belief that polygraphers are    
A-holes. I have been playing with the idea of applying to them for a few years, so I did so two weeks ago.  I tested with the other locals and I had the good pleasure of seeing one of the departments poly examiners.  At least thats   what I was told from a few other guys testing.  All I can say is that she seemed like a complete jerk.  As we were all in the hallway waiting to take our test, she walked by looking all pissed off at the world. One of the guys in line said hello to her and she just gave him a dirty look and kept walking.  I always say that if someone hates their job that much           quit.

Officer Sean Curd arrested for possession of cocaine and steroids; Det. Joe Kelly suspended for losing a kilo of cocaine; Mark Beckerie fired for transferring his dry cleaning bill to fellow officer; officer Mike Ramirez forced a couple to give each other oral sex as he watched; officer Arthur Sewall forced prostitute to give him oral sex; officers Chris Fisher and Ron Mortenson fired several shots at hispanics on street corner while off duty. All these fine gentlemen are part of the LVMPD. It seems that their polygaph policy is definately keeping the dirty cops out of their department.

I work with women like that.  Sounds like she is just a pissed off miserable human being. What is very sad is that a person that she gives a poly to can make one false move that she doesn't like, and their career as a police officer could very well be ruined.  Its all in the palm of her hands.

Lawndawg, I am sure LVMPD is hiring many good cops.  However, they have definately hired too many bad ones as well.  The polygraph can be more than partly blamed for this situation. The people that pass their polys are assumed good guys while the ones that dont pass are told to get lost.  This is not smart because its no secret that many people can beat a polygraph exam with or without cheating on the exam.  On the flip side, many innocent people are wrongfully accused as being liars.  I don't think LVMPD is a bad department, I just think it could use some help.  Where else have you considered applying to?

Hawaiian, the primary department I am considering is North Las Vegas; they pay more, but they also use the CVSA.

I have no intention of getting anyone in trouble, but I have to make mention of a Las Vegas cop who just recently got hired who is a complete insult to the badge he will be wearing.  This guy I have known for over 5 years.  He has partied with more drugs than typical rock band. He has worked as a salesman for the last few years and has recently decided to become a cop. Just the kind of police officers I want my tax dollars going  to.  I  dont know how he got hired. That's what made me and a few other people who know him well wonder how he got past his background check.  He must have passed his lie detector test, which doesnt surprise me because he is a slimeball.