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Polygraph Policy
How is the polygraph currently used by federal agencies like the FBI, CIA, NSA, NRO, DoD, DOE, DEA, BATFE, and U.S. Secret Service, as well as state and local agencies? What laws, regulations, and guidelines govern the use of polygraphs for screening, criminal investigations, administrative investigations, and other purposes?      

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Polygraph Procedure
What goes on in a polygraph "test?" What kinds of questions are asked in a polygraph examination? What is a "lifestyle" polygraph? How does the lie detector "work"? Just how accurate is the polygraph? Can truthful people fail? Can liars beat the polygraph? How can you protect yourself against a false positive outcome?      

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Share Your Polygraph or CVSA Experience
Let others know exactly what went on during your polygraph or CVSA interrogation.  Feel free to include agency names, polygraph questions, etc.

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Last post: Dec 14, 2025, 02:59 PM Re: I am guilty but pass... by Anthony R

Action Alerts and Announcements
Efforts to put an end to the polygraph and upcoming events.  

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Federal Polygraph Lawsuit
This section will provide regular updates regarding the ongoing lawsuit against several federal law-enforcement agencies challenging the use of pre-employment polygraphs.  

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Last post: Jun 09, 2022, 05:32 PM Tsa polygraph by Polyisland

California Polygraph Reform Initiative
Help abolish lie-detectors from the workplace in California.  Share information and ideas, and network here.  

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Last post: Apr 11, 2016, 12:04 PM Re: Help me take a stand by xenonman

The Lie Behind the Lie Detector
AntiPolygraph.org's popular free book on polygraph validity, policy, procedure, and countermeasures. Be sure to download a copy ( PDF / EPUB / MOBI ). Post comments, criticism and suggestions for new editions here.        

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Last post: Apr 22, 2021, 03:07 AM Re: Mental CMs? by George W. Maschke

CVSA and other Voice Stress Analysis Applications
Computer Voice Stress Analysis--another pseudoscientific form of "lie detection"--is used by some law enforcement agencies as an alternative to the polygraph. Other voice stress analysis products like Truster, Truster Pro, Handy Truster, and Layered Voice Analysis have also been promoted. But do they actually detect lies?

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Last post: Jan 15, 2026, 01:30 PM Re: www.cvsaexposed.com by George W. Maschke

Post-Conviction Polygraph Programs
Discuss polygraph screening programs for probation, parole, and other court-ordered programs here.  

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Off-Topic Posts
This section is for posts not directly related to polygraphy or CVSA

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Employment Forums (Non-polygraph related)

Police, Sheriffs', and Corrections Departments Applications, Hiring, and Employment
Discuss non-polygraph related aspects of local, county, and state law enforcement hiring processes here. Discuss testing procedures, interview questions, disqualification criteria, background investigations, life on the beat, etc.    

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Federal Law Enforcement Applications, Hiring, and Employment
Post non-polygraph related questions about FBI, Secret Service, DEA, US Customs, US Marshals Service, US Postal Inspection Service, INS, and other federal law-enforcement agencies here.  For example, general questions about internships and student programs, the hiring process, testing procedures, and employment opportunities.  

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Last post: Oct 28, 2025, 12:02 PM TOM HOMAN DENIED AS SPEA... by Leonard Wood

Intelligence Agency Applications, Hiring, and Employment
This forum is for non-polygraph related discussion of the CIA, NSA, NRO, DIA, DHS, NIMA and other US intelligence agencies. What internship and/or student programs are available? What is the testing, interview, and background investigation process like? Security clearance questions, etc.    

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Last post: Dec 30, 2025, 07:35 PM Re: 8-hour CI poly, is i... by grim reaper

Military Recruitment and Employment
Post non-polygraph related questions and comments on the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard here.    

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Last post: Jan 11, 2024, 06:03 AM Re: Did Accused Navy Spi... by George W. Maschke

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