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[quote author=George W. Maschke link=msg=15871 date=1109139832]
[quote author=Hop_Cop link=topic=0.0 date=1108950482]I failed a polygraph with a state agency.  Does that information go to the FBI and will I have a file started?[/quote]

To the best of my knowledge, no. Unless you made an admission regarding a federal crime, no report would be routinely made to the FBI.

[quote]Can it be discovered in a backgroud investigation and used against me while applying for a job that does not require a polygraph?  Even if it is another job within the state?[/quote]

Yes, quite possibly. It is not uncommon for state and local law enforcement agencies to share information regarding applicants.

[quote]When I took the polygraph, it was stipulated that the information would be confidential, and could only be known to me, my examiner, and the agency that was requiring the test.  If I am excluded from employment to another agency on the basis of failed polygraph, do I legally have a leg to stand on because the information was revealed to others?[/quote]

You might. Did you receive this stipulation in writing? Bear in mind, however, that other agencies with which you apply may require you to sign a form authorizing the release of any and all records pertaining to previous applications for employment with other agencies.
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Posted by George W. Maschke

- Feb 23, 2005, 01:23 AM

Quote from: Hop_Cop on Feb 20, 2005, 08:48 PMI failed a polygraph with a state agency. Does that information go to the FBI and will I have a file started?

To the best of my knowledge, no. Unless you made an admission regarding a federal crime, no report would be routinely made to the FBI.

QuoteCan it be discovered in a backgroud investigation and used against me while applying for a job that does not require a polygraph? Even if it is another job within the state?

Yes, quite possibly. It is not uncommon for state and local law enforcement agencies to share information regarding applicants.

QuoteWhen I took the polygraph, it was stipulated that the information would be confidential, and could only be known to me, my examiner, and the agency that was requiring the test. If I am excluded from employment to another agency on the basis of failed polygraph, do I legally have a leg to stand on because the information was revealed to others?

Posted by Hop_Cop

- Feb 20, 2005, 08:48 PM

I failed a polygraph with a state agency. Does that information go to the FBI and will I have a file started? Can it be discovered in a backgroud investigation and used against me while applying for a job that does not require a polygraph? Even if it is another job within the state?

When I took the polygraph, it was stipulated that the information would be confidential, and could only be known to me, my examiner, and the agency that was requiring the test. If I am excluded from employment to another agency on the basis of failed polygraph, do I legally have a leg to stand on because the information was revealed to others?