unusual question

[wolve]

When a polygraph examiner and a psychologist are finished interviewing an applicant, Do they forward there information to the applicants investigator to verify the info provided, or does the background investigator forward there info taken on the applicant to these people. I know this is a strange question to ask, Hopefully there is a background investigator on the board or someone on board who knows alot about this. Ive wondered how those things work.

[rdp]

The psych here is a contractor....not part of the dept. He forwards a report.

The poly examiner is part of the dept. he completes his side and completes a report......but he will also talk to the BI if needs be.

[wolve]

I always though that the people who are processing the applicant would contact the background investigator to compare info given by the applicant, Im assuming thats how it works with every law enforcement

[Charlie]

It depends upon the arrangements between the department and the polygraph examiner and shrink. I would say there may be, depending on the department in question, procedures that govern what information is shared or exchanged between the department and outside sources.

Speaking for my agency, we can and often do discuss or provide any relevant information with either of these individuals workig for us. I think for obvious reasons, generally there is a legitimate professional purpose for the exchange and/or discussion of the information in question concerning an applicant.

Does this answer your questions?
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Charlie