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Posted by Anthony R
 - Mar 17, 2022, 02:43 PM
The new police chief in Memphis "failed" a CVSA that was checked by "lying Bill" of NITV when she was a police officer in Atlanta.  Therefore, I doubt she would allow any type of so-called lie detection equipment. 
Posted by Maz
 - Mar 12, 2022, 08:52 PM
Memphis, TN doesn't. They do a psychological test
Posted by George W. Maschke
 - Jun 24, 2016, 08:18 AM
AZ4344,

Our book, The Lie Behind the Lie Detector, includes information on how to reduce the risk of failing a polygraph "test":

https://antipolygraph.org/lie-behind-the-lie-detector.pdf

Chapters 3 and 4 will be of particular interest.
Posted by AZ4344
 - Jun 24, 2016, 07:58 AM
My husband was let go from a PD and although he has passed 3 polys in the past now that he is looking for a new opportunity he has failed 2 polys. He is being truthful so we assume it is just stress that is causing this. Does he have any hope at passing one after failing 2? ANy advice would be appreciated!
Posted by SantaClaus
 - Feb 08, 2012, 10:42 PM
I'm wanting to say you can add Cleveland Police Department to the list, it doesn't mention anything about it on their website anyway. Can anyone confirm this?
Posted by Bill_Brown
 - Nov 23, 2011, 12:33 PM
They are using polygraph at this time, not sure when they began.

Posted by The Salton Sea
 - Nov 22, 2011, 10:05 PM
Some posts on the net and on this site list DC Metro Police as not having a poly. A recruiter informed a friend of mine today that they do poly to his surprise.
Posted by Dispatcher 08
 - Aug 10, 2011, 12:55 PM
There aren't any LE agencies in Michigan that uses polygraphing in the application process.
Posted by LAsam818
 - Dec 20, 2010, 07:15 AM
Quote from: (unknown) on Nov 20, 2009, 12:54 PMDepartments that don't polygraph:

Washington, DC Metropolitan Police (NOT to be confused with Washington Area Metro Transit Authority who use CVSA)

US Park Police

TSA Federal Air Marshal Service

Federal Air Marshals dont poly? I always assumed they did
Posted by skeptical
 - Feb 27, 2010, 10:57 PM
The link for Florida agency's requirements that I originally posted is no good. Here is the last CJAP.

http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/CJST/Menu/Publications/test.aspx

To determine if an agency requires CVSA or polygraph, click on the type of agency (i.e., Police/Sheriff/School, etc.) and then click "Requirements and Pre-Requisites." A spreadsheet will open.
Posted by BBernie
 - Nov 22, 2009, 10:56 AM
Quote from: (unknown) on Nov 20, 2009, 04:52 PMBBernie

I read your posts and you ask some pretty good questions. Why don't you write your legislators and ask them about their federal polygraph policy? (IF) they answer and the answer is not to your liking, then why not campaign against them. They sure will not agree to be polygraphed to hold their jobs. While you're at it, ask them how they will/did vote on legislation that is taking this country down, i.e. Cap and Trade, socialized health care, NAFTA and the UN's:Law of the Sea Treaty.

Join the movement to "FLIP THE CONGRESS"

I have written a letter to Senator Feinstein.  Unfortunately, I think not much will be accomplished because there is not enough political support to change things.  Although I am sure many people have been victimized by the polygraph, not enough speak out about it.  This website is a great venue and does a tremendous amount of good in providing accurate and timely information.  The only way I can see that the polygraph will be eliminated in the hiring process is by having enough political capital....what I mean is that you have to be able to convince legislators that it would be worthwhile and in their best interests to do so...and others have written on here about that ...anything I do is going to have to keep this in mind, otherwise no progress can be made.
Posted by pixkbi
 - Nov 20, 2009, 08:16 PM
they aren't all that selective in their hiring practices
Posted by Twoblock
 - Nov 20, 2009, 04:52 PM
BBernie

I read your posts and you ask some pretty good questions. Why don't you write your legislators and ask them about their federal polygraph policy? (IF) they answer and the answer is not to your liking, then why not campaign against them. They sure will not agree to be polygraphed to hold their jobs. While you're at it, ask them how they will/did vote on legislation that is taking this country down, i.e. Cap and Trade, socialized health care, NAFTA and the UN's:Law of the Sea Treaty.

Join the movement to "FLIP THE CONGRESS"
Posted by BBernie
 - Nov 20, 2009, 01:49 PM
Quote from: (unknown) on Nov 20, 2009, 12:54 PMDepartments that don't polygraph:

Washington, DC Metropolitan Police (NOT to be confused with Washington Area Metro Transit Authority who use CVSA)

US Park Police

TSA Federal Air Marshal Service

I have a question because I am confused about all of this.  The TSA is a federal law enforcement agency ... I thought all federal law enforcement agencies were required to utilize the polygraph to determine truthfulness, honesty and integrity.  But if that is not the case, then why is there disparity and lack on continuity within the federal government for using this tool?  It would seem to me that there are valid concerns/reasoning that justify NOT using the polygraph.  So my question to the legislators is why are other government agencies still using it if it doesn't provide a true indicator of a person's honesty and trustworthiness??  (Just asking because I am confused by all of this)...or is it just all a political decision that is used within each individual agency?
Posted by Knightshaiid
 - Nov 20, 2009, 12:54 PM
Departments that don't polygraph:

Washington, DC Metropolitan Police (NOT to be confused with Washington Area Metro Transit Authority who use CVSA)

US Park Police

TSA Federal Air Marshal Service