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Tag: Polygraph
Investigations
10 Things to Know About Polygraph Exams
The polygraph can be an extremely valuable tool for investigators if it's used properly by a qualified examiner.
January 4, 2019
Technology
Law Enforcement Embracing Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Technology
Innocent people are being exonerated in record numbers as new technologies such as DNA become more sophisticated and the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) is increasingly being used for truth verification instead of the old polygraph, says NITV Federal Services.
November 9, 2018
Training
Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Trooper Applicants
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced testing dates for a recruit class of troopers. Testing will be offered at nine locations in March and April, according to the agency.
March 8, 2013
Training
Tenn. Chief Uses Polygraphs To Weed Out Racists
The Coopertown (Tenn.) Police chief has begun using polygraph testing on recruits to keep racists off a force he was hired to rebuild after numerous police scandals.
March 7, 2013
Patrol
Boulder Deputy Passes Polygraph In Elk Shooting
According to court records, Boulder police officers Sam Carter and Brent Curnow texted George on Jan. 1, asking him to assist them with loading the carcass of an elk Carter had just shot into Curnow's private pickup truck.
February 11, 2013
Training
Former Wash. Cop 'Failed' Polygraph, Sues Over Job Loss
A former Snohomish (Wash.) Police sergeant sued the county sheriff, after he was denied a job with the agency following a polygraph test.
January 27, 2013
Careers
Background Investigations Can Break You
I'm always amazed by the number of applicants who get caught by background investigations. If you think the background investigator will wake up stupid that morning and let you slip through, please think again.
March 11, 2012
Patrol
Ga. Authorities Reject Troy Davis' Polygraph Request
Troy Davis' offer to take a polygraph test to stave off his execution today by lethal injection has been rejected by Georgia authorities who plan to carry out the sentence.
September 20, 2011
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