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  1. 11-09-05 02:28 PM #1
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    Help on Polygraph Results

    Well, I took my polygraph exam yesterday...and, to be honest (no pun intended), it was like going to the dentist!

    I was forthcoming and honest (as instructed). At the end of the exam, the examiner said (quote), "Well, you exhibited a pattern of truthfulness...but that is only my tentative--with a capital 'T'--analysis. There were a couple of spots where your breathing was ill-timed. I need to go back and look at it more closely. You should have your answer by Friday."

    OUCH!! Now, I'm like all nervous! Is this normal protocol? I was under the impression that I would have a more definitive answer the same day--isn't that the norm or am I getting all worked up about nothing?

    I think the more cumbersome thing for me was the breathing apparatus that was on my chest. It was a bit snug and made me so aware of my breathing that it was almost impossible to ignore...

    Interested in your thoughts/answers (from your past experiences and professional experience)!

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    No big deal. As long as you were honest you have nothing to worry about. We had them tell one of our officers he was being a bit deceptive about gang activity. The officer has lived in a town of 8,000 people his whole life and the only gangs are the Rural Kings and GED's.
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  3. 11-09-05 02:45 PM #3
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    So then...

    Thanks for the note.

    So, then, would you say it is atypical to not receive more definitive results right away? It just seems that an experienced technician (such as he was) would be able to tell right away whether or not I passed?

    I probably shouldn't be too concerned--but my background investigator basically said: "Please understand that if you fail this test...you will not work here and will most likely not work anywhere in law enforcement."

    Great way to start out a polygraph!

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  4. 11-09-05 03:07 PM #4
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    I believe that if you get too self conscious about your physical attributes during a polygraph that anyone (even someone being truthful) could fail the test. I also think every examiner has his own way of communicating tentative results with an examinee as well and isn't quick to just blurt out a "you passed" without thoroughly looking over the results. The bottom line (and this has been said time and time again) is that if you have nothing illegal to hide and tell the truth, you should be fine.
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    Well, I definitely was self-conscious about the whole apparatus, etc. The cuff and the apparatus around my chest is a little "stiffling" to me and I had to work hard on not thinking about it.

    I suppose I'll leave the test in the hands of God. It is probably better served there anyway. I'll let you know on the results (he said he hoped to have the final analysis to my BI by Friday).

    Thanks for the good help. AM
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    Quote Originally Posted by aamanore
    Well, I definitely was self-conscious about the whole apparatus, etc. The cuff and the apparatus around my chest is a little "stiffling" to me and I had to work hard on not thinking about it.

    I suppose I'll leave the test in the hands of God. It is probably better served there anyway. I'll let you know on the results (he said he hoped to have the final analysis to my BI by Friday).

    Thanks for the good help. AM
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  7. 11-10-05 07:55 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by aamanore
    I suppose I'll leave the test in the hands of God.
    Your Polygraph Examiner was God? Wow what PD are you applying for ?!?! :D
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    Quote Originally Posted by k9dan
    The officer has lived in a town of 8,000 people his whole life and the only gangs are the Rural Kings and GED's.
    That was sarcastic, right? I've never heard that line before ... :D (incoming rep)



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    Quote Originally Posted by MetPC
    Your Polygraph Examiner was God? Wow what PD are you applying for ?!?! :D
    The Vatican Police, maybe? lol...
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  10. 11-10-05 03:38 PM #10
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    Well we've got a Sergeant where we work called "Heaven" - must be some kind of conspiracy I tell ya :D
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    You guys are not help at all...I'm over here sweating over whether I will EVER be a police officer and invoking my faith as some level of comfort and all you guys can do is make wise cracks!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by aamanore
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    I wondered what happened to the coffee I ordered hours ago, don't expect a tip ok :D
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    Friday is Veteran's Day so it's a holiday most places. I'd be surprised if your examiner is even working tomorrow. Good luck waiting all weekend. :D
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