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Buster Member	posted 04-03-2008 07:00 AM You brought up a point in your PATC article that I have brought up on here a few times. The "interrogation" polygraph vs. the "diagnostic" polygraph. It seems you really think little of the interrogation polygraph--mentioning that we could use a fake box with lights etc. In this state (Jersey) it seems that's what we are doing. I was called in for every big case for a polygraph and huge pressure for a confession. Then, when I gave a written letter of rules about that(waiting to reschedule, don't call me after interrogations, use the polygraph for more of a diagnostic purpose)I don't get 1/10 of the calls fo tests. I guess my purpose of the rant (you other guys heard it before especially Barry) is to say that if an "interrogation" polygraph is not done unethically I don't see a problem with it. IP: Logged
stat Member	posted 04-03-2008 07:31 AM Great point man. I have always felt far more uneasy doing diagnostic tests than interrogative tests. I may be wrong here, but isn't it safe to assume that test error even in a swimmingly smooth test is FAR more likely than getting a false confession in an "interrogative test" that is thoughtful, not too long, and ethical/thoughtful? Of course the main difference in the two being that a diagnostic test is a stand alone test, whereas an interrogative test relies upon the original diagnosis--in most cases. I need more coffee for this subject. IP: Logged
Buster Member	posted 04-03-2008 09:13 AM Catch you Stat. Here is tha article fo those of you that are lost. patc.com/weeklyarticles/polygraph-investigation.shtml IP: Logged

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