Polygraph (Lie Detector)
Polygraph (Lie Detector)
Polygraph (Lie Detector)
ARIEL B. BARREDA,MSCrim.LLB
Program Director Criminology
Introduction
The term "polygraph" literally means "many
writings." The name refers to the manner in
which selected physiological activities are
simultaneously recorded.
Polygraph examiners my use conventional
instruments, sometimes referred to analog
instruments, or computerized instruments.
It is important to understand what a
polygraph examination entails.
A polygraph will collect physiological data
from at least three systems in the body.
Purpose of Polygraph
Examination
A polygraph or lie detector determines whether the
person being tested has fabricated his answers.
A polygraph is often used as an investigative
technique, and for some fields such as law
enforcement it is used for pre-employment
screening.
A polygraph will indicate changes or a reaction to
stress a body goes through when fabricating an
answer.
These reactions are recorded by the machine and
will let the examiner know which question caused
the stress reaction.
Polygraph Examinations
Homicide
Sexual Abuse / Assault
Terrorism
Arson
Kidnapping
Theft / Robbery
Insider Trading
Threats
Fraud
Breach of Trust
Sabotage
Civil Issues
Insurance Fraud
Employee Theft
Leak of Information
Industrial Espionage
Workplace Disputes
Loyalty and Reliability issues
Pre-employment screening
Private Issues
ARIEL B. BARREDA
Foreword
Polygraph test result in the Philippines is
not admissible in evidence as proof of the
guilt of an accused. Polygraph test is
voluntary.
The accuracy of polygraph test is about
90% provided the examiner is competent
and the polygraph machine is in good
working condition.
Polygraph is an investigative tool. A
polygraph test normally lasts between one
and a half hours to two and a half hours.
Principles
The principle behind a lie detection test is
that when the subject hears a questions
which he or she intends to lie, the brain
interprets and triggers automatic and
uncontrollable physiological changes
captured by the polygraph.
In a polygraph test, the types of questions
alternates, the test is passed if the
physiological responses during the
probable lie control questions are larger
than those during the relevant question.
The Examining Room
Polygraph examinations should be
conducted in a quiet, private room. Under
normal circumstances only the
polygraphist and examines are permitted
in the examining room.
Pre-Test Interview
The examination actually begins with the
first contact between the examinee and
the polygraphist.
The pre- test interview is vital to a proper
polygraph examination and no
examination will be administered by any
polygraph examiner without an adequate
pre-test interview.
Question Formulation
Should be conducted in accordance with
established standards and techniques.
Unless specifically required by the nature
of the issue being resolved no questions
regarding morals or the intimate details
of a persons personal life will be asked.
Test Construction
The use and placement of test questions
within the question sequence must
adhere to and be in accordance with
those techniques generally recognized
and widely accepted withinthe polygraph
profession.
Stimulation Test
The stim test is optional. It may be
conducted either as the first polygraph
chart or inserted between polygraph
charts.
The fact that anindividualhas been
previously examined, perhaps even by
the same polygraphist, does not negate
the use of the stim test.
Review of Test Questions
Under no circumstances will any test be
administered without a prior, thorough
review of all test questions with the
examinee. Administering The Polygraph
Charts
Chart Interpretation
After applying pressure to theblood
pressurecuff at the time of the test, the
polygraphist should be able to announce the
beginning of the test with minimum delay.
Test questions should be usually spaced at
not less than15 second intervals.
The administering of the polygraph
examination shall beconducted in
accordance with established standards and
techniques which are taught by the
accredited schools.
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