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[Mr. Tooth]

The polygraph is only a part of the investigation and not the final word

The polygraph is the final word in the hiring process, which is the reason this web site exists.

[stefano]

Polygraph examiners are an investigative tool who have proven their worth many times over.

Translation: the polygraph is used as a rubber hose to trick those under interrogation into confessing.

It is only effective for those who have not yet awakened to the folly.

[Brant]

Dear Quickfix, I believe in lie detectors and I want to buy the usb lie detector to play truth or dare with my girlfriends. Will it be accurate enough even though it is cheaper? How much does it cost to go to a real examiner and have them do it. Will my friends be able to come?

Also this was a very educational conversation for me I am 20 years old and have never seen a girl act so mean towards someone. I am completely on your side you can not become a sex offender randomly, but you are still a woman and must remain professional no matter how jacked up this guy is.

[quickfix]

Brant, thanks for the words of support. Someof my opponents on this site incorreclt assume I am hate-filled toward everyone; not the case.  The worst of the worst are spies and child molesters/sex offenders.  Even in prison, child molesters are despised by other inmates.  Notice how "Chuckles" has disappeared fromthis site?  No doubt he has offended again and hopefully he is back in prison where he belongs.

To answer your question, I would not spend time or money on these so-called home polygraph machines.  Having conducted research on many of them (under federal research grants), I can tell you that they don't collect the physiological data necessary, nor is the data collected on these devices accurate.  An examiner with proper training and experience is the way to go.  Inviting "friends" along is not appropriate.  Privacy is strictly enforced in any polygraph exam, whether conducted by a private, law enforcement, or federal examiner.  Onlythe person being tested, the person's attorney, and if required, an interpreter, are allowed to participate.  The attorney is also required to leave when the test portion begins, usually observing from an adjacent monitor room or other remote viewing device.

Fees for private testing can vary from examiner to examiner.  Expect to pay a minimum of $500-$750 for a simple straight-forward test;  more for a more complicated test.  Even more if the examiner has to travel, since you must pay for his travel, lodging, and incidental expenses.

Hope this answers your questions.

[Ex Member]

I believe in lie detectors 

May I ask what led to your belief in lie detectors? What exactly convinced you?

[Ex Member]

  Brant, thanks for the words of support. Someof my opponents on this site incorreclt assume I am hate-filled toward everyone; not the case.The worst of the worst are spies and child molesters/sex offenders.Even in prison, child molesters are despised by other inmates.Notice how "Chuckles" has disappeared fromthis site?No doubt he has offended again and hopefully he is back in prison where he belongs.

How do you prevent this deep seated hatred from introducing examiner bias into your scoring?

[Brant]

Thank you quickfix that was very helpful. I do not think you are hatefilled and I realize it is probably your job to deal with these kind of people.

Dear Arhhangelsk, I believe in the system my dad is a prestigious judge. I asked him if they work and I trust his opinion. I have never personally used one, but I am told they work 80-99% of the time.

[quickfix]

Arkhangelsk:  I guess you didn't read my post;  there is no deep-seated hatred.  Therefore, your question is baseless.

[Ex Member]

Brant, that's great that your dad is a judge, you should be proud. I'm sure he would be interested in seeing the other side; why don't you invite him to this website?

Quickfix, what you wrote about spies and sex offenders doesn't sound very congenial. Usually those that hate sex offenders the most are the ones with the real skeletons in the closet.