Quote:Mr. Cullen, You do realize that you are quoting from a dissenting critique of the regulations and not the actual regulations don't you? If you will do just a bit more research will find that persons who work for the Department of Energy must agree to submit to polygraphs as a condition of employment any time DOE requests.
I don't have to do any further research, the DOE quote I posted above=says as much!
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Edited: before administering the examination, the examiner must advise the individual of his or her privilege against self-incrimination. DOE recognizes and respects the individual's privilege in this regard. However, exercise of that privilege will constitute a refusal to submit to the examination or a termination of the examination (p. 45)
To which the "dissenting critique" responds:
[IOW] Any attempt to exercise basic constitutional rights will be "respected" by DOE but will lead to a termination of the examination and likely to a loss of employment.
Gee, it's great to have rights!
Quote:While I am unaware of any polygraph examiner who allows extra people in the room during the test, I am aware of cases where attorneys have been permitted to monitor the test through 2-way glass, via closed circuit television,
Why not during the pretest interview or post test badgering? Attorneys are allowed present (in the interview room) during a police interrogation. Are attorneys "behind the glass" able to stop the test if he catches the examiner lying or badgering his client? I believe they are able to do that during a standard interrogation.
The problem is that the polygraph DEPENDS on having a gullible, and hopefully intimidated test subject.
TC