NCJ Number
113569
Journal
Polygraph Volume: 16 Issue: 3 Dated: (1987) Pages: 188-205
Date Published
1987
Length
18 pages
Annotation
One result of the controversy over use of the polygraph test is the threat by State legislatures to pass bills prohibiting its use. This article discusses a polygraph policy model presented to assist law enforcement agencies in minimizing charges of polygraph abuse.
Abstract
Several key elements are described as being important in establishing a well-structured, written polygraph policy. These include approval authority, criteria and use of examination results, applicant and personnel security/integrity, internal investigations, and post conviction examinations. Law enforcement applications (e.g., verifying information furnished by citizens and informants, assistance to other agencies, consent form design, monitoring/recording polygraph examinations, examiner competence and quality control) also should be examined. Chart and 19 references.