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| by George M. Godoy |
| Police Polygraph Exam Tips |
The polygraph has never been popular. Inadmissible in court, dreaded by criminals, and forget police
applicants; they would rather have a root canal than be subjected to the "box." Even police agencies have
mixed feelings regarding the lie detector (which it's not) but that depends on whether they are giving or taking
the test. The polygraph has steadily lost credibility in the legal arena, yet thousands of law enforcement
agencies still use this ancient ritual to screen applicants.
The key to polygraph testing rests on the skill of the examiner, which varies widely, even within the United
States. The polygraph is an instrument that solely relies on the interpretation of the operator. Not only is the
polygraph examiner trained in the operation of the polygraph instrument, but in the technique of interrogation.
Polygraph schools devote a substantial amount of time instructing their students in the practice of interrogation.
This boils down to getting a candidate to make damaging admissions. The end result is possible disqualification.
In order to pass the polygraph it is essential to understand the common interrogation tactics polygraph
examiners use.
The most commonly used technique employed by the examiner is projecting a sense of empathy for you and
your situation. Here the goal is to make you believe he is there to help you. The examiner will downplay the
seriousness of the behavior you are being asked about. He may even state that everyone has things in their
past they are not proud of, and that no one is perfect.
Make no damaging admissions to the examiner. If you're applying for a police position where you make
admissions regarding your background, do it when you complete the application. Making additional statements
that are not contained in your application or personal history statement will raise red flags. The issue here is
that you won't reveal the truth until you are confronted. Admissions made outside the parameters of the initial
application and personal history statement, however small, may disqualify you.
The only exception would be, as an example, during the "pre-test" interview where you admit to having smoked
small amounts of marijuana while in grade school, or taking pens home from work.
applicants; they would rather have a root canal than be subjected to the "box." Even police agencies have
mixed feelings regarding the lie detector (which it's not) but that depends on whether they are giving or taking
the test. The polygraph has steadily lost credibility in the legal arena, yet thousands of law enforcement
agencies still use this ancient ritual to screen applicants.
The key to polygraph testing rests on the skill of the examiner, which varies widely, even within the United
States. The polygraph is an instrument that solely relies on the interpretation of the operator. Not only is the
polygraph examiner trained in the operation of the polygraph instrument, but in the technique of interrogation.
Polygraph schools devote a substantial amount of time instructing their students in the practice of interrogation.
This boils down to getting a candidate to make damaging admissions. The end result is possible disqualification.
In order to pass the polygraph it is essential to understand the common interrogation tactics polygraph
examiners use.
The most commonly used technique employed by the examiner is projecting a sense of empathy for you and
your situation. Here the goal is to make you believe he is there to help you. The examiner will downplay the
seriousness of the behavior you are being asked about. He may even state that everyone has things in their
past they are not proud of, and that no one is perfect.
Make no damaging admissions to the examiner. If you're applying for a police position where you make
admissions regarding your background, do it when you complete the application. Making additional statements
that are not contained in your application or personal history statement will raise red flags. The issue here is
that you won't reveal the truth until you are confronted. Admissions made outside the parameters of the initial
application and personal history statement, however small, may disqualify you.
The only exception would be, as an example, during the "pre-test" interview where you admit to having smoked
small amounts of marijuana while in grade school, or taking pens home from work.
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| George Godoy - Police Recruitment Specialist |
Sergeant George Godoy (Ret.) is a 22 year police
veteran. During his police career, Sergeant Godoy served
for 5 years as a police recruitment specialist where he
veteran. During his police career, Sergeant Godoy served
for 5 years as a police recruitment specialist where he
personally tested over 1,000 potential police recruits.
Sergeant Godoy has produced unique video presentations where he takes you step
by step through the Police Examination Process and the U.S. Border
Patrol Exam. Follow these links to check out his ONLINE VIDEO Police Exam
and U.S. Border Patrol Exam learning systems.
Sergeant Godoy has produced unique video presentations where he takes you step
by step through the Police Examination Process and the U.S. Border
Patrol Exam. Follow these links to check out his ONLINE VIDEO Police Exam
and U.S. Border Patrol Exam learning systems.
| Police Exam Preparation |
| Police Polygraph Exam Tips |
| Online Video Learning Systems: Police Exam - U.S. Border Patrol Exam |
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