PROCEDURE

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
STAGES IN POLYGRAPH
EXAMINATION
1. INITIAL INTERVIEW
2. PRE-TEST
3. ACTUAL TEST
4. POST TEST
INITIAL INTERVIEW
usually conducted by the investigator
handling the case or the polygraph
examiner who gives brief significant details
of the case
designed to obtain pertinent information
necessary for the conduct of the test
INITIAL INTERVIEW
the investigator must furnish the following
documents:
1.Sworn statement of the suspects, witnesses and
complainants
2.Incident or spot report
3.BI of suspects, witnesses and victims
4.Rough sketch or pictures of the crime scene and
other facts
PRE-TEST
administered by the polygraph
examiner
designed to condition or prepare the
subject for the actual test
duration usually last 20 to 30 minutes
PRE-TEST
Prior to the polygraph examination, the
following considerations are taken into
account:
1. The subject must refrain from
smoking at least two hours prior to the
test.
PRE-TEST
Prior to the polygraph examination, the
following considerations are taken into
account:
2. The subject should avoid taking
medication for at least 2 days prior to the
examination.
PRE-TEST
Prior to the polygraph examination, the
following considerations are taken into
account:
3. The subject should not be hungry.
PRE-TEST
Prior to the polygraph examination, the
following considerations are taken into
account:
4. The subject must refrain from
consuming alcoholic beverages for at
least 12 hours prior to the actual test.
PRE-TEST
Prior to the polygraph examination, the
following considerations are taken into
account:
5. The subject should not be suffering
from physical or emotional abuse.
PRE-TEST
Prior to the polygraph examination, the
following considerations are taken into
account:
6. The subject should calm down and relax,
if the female subject is pregnant having
menstruation, the test will not be undertaken.
PRE-TEST
Prior to the polygraph examination, the
following considerations are taken into
account:
7. The subject should not wear tight
apparels or clothing as this may cause
inference in the test results.
PRE-TEST
Prior to the polygraph examination, the
following considerations are taken into
account:
8. The subject should have at least five
(5) hours of sleep prior to the
examination.
PRE-TEST
Before the actual polygraph examination is
administered to the subject, the polygraph
examiner must take the necessary
preparations which are as follows:
1. The appraisal of the subject’s
constitutional rights.
PRE-TEST
Before the actual polygraph examination is
administered to the subject, the polygraph
examiner must take the necessary
preparations which are as follows:
2. Obtain the subject’s consent to undergo
a polygraph examination.
PRE-TEST
Before the actual polygraph
examination is administered to the
subject, the polygraph examiner must
take the necessary preparations which
are as follows:
3. Taking the subject’s personal data.
PRE-TEST
Before the actual polygraph examination is
administered to the subject, the polygraph
examiner must take the necessary
preparations which are as follows:
4. Informing the subject’s involvement with
the case.
PRE-TEST
Before the actual polygraph examination is
administered to the subject, the polygraph
examiner must take the necessary
preparations which are as follows:
5. Evaluating the psychological
preparations.
PRE-TEST
Before the actual polygraph examination is
administered to the subject, the polygraph
examiner must take the necessary
preparations which are as follows:
6. Determine his/ her suitability as a
subject.
ACTUAL TEST
The conditions of the room must be
ideal that it should be:
1. spacious
2. well ventilated
3. well lighted
ACTUAL TEST
The conditions of the room must be
ideal that it should be:
4. sound proof
5. not decorated so as not to distract
the subject
ACTUAL TEST
The major components of the polygraph
machine are attached to the subject.
Questions are asked one by one at
specific intervals.
ACTUAL TEST
Polygraph is assumed to be effective if
the examination room:
1. must be spacious for two persons,
with a polygraph desk, subject’s chair
with arm rest and an examiner’s stool.
ACTUAL TEST
Polygraph is assumed to be effective if
the examination room:
2. must be devoid of pictures, paintings,
ornaments and other decors.
3. must be adequately ventilated and well
lighted.
ACTUAL TEST
Polygraph is assumed to be effective if
the examination room:
4. must be private and generally free
from all outside noise, preferably at least
90% soundproof and distracting
influence.
ACTUAL TEST
Polygraph is assumed to be effective if the
examination room:
5. may be installed with an observation one-
way mirror and remote sound system or video
device, amplifier for monitoring and recording
the test proceedings to authorized observers.
ACTUAL TEST
As to the machine that will be used, it
should be:
1. tested
2. widely used by most Asian countries
3. the latest version
ACTUAL TEST
As to the machine that will be used, it
should be:
4. well maintained
5. properly set
6. in a well running condition
POST TEST
similar to the method of interrogation
administered by the polygraph examiner
which is designed to obtain admission or
confession on the subject
POST TEST
interview is conducted when the subject
indicates an innocent response, while
interrogation is undertaken if signs of
deception are indicated by the results of
the actual polygraph test
POST TEST
subject for giving consideration and
cooperation
if the polygraph examiner is convinced of
the guilt of the subject from the chart
taken, the post test interrogation technique
is used to secure admission or confession
POST TEST
Post test interview is undertaken by
following these procedures:
1. Inform the subject that he can not be
cleared from his chart.
POST TEST
Post test interview is undertaken by
following these procedures:
2. Advice the subject that the responses
were the result of his emotion and not by
means of any mechanical manipulation.
POST TEST
Post test interview is undertaken by
following these procedures:
3. Use sympathetic and persuasive
attitude as well as perseverance in
drawing out confession or admission.
POST TEST
Post test interview is undertaken by
following these procedures:
4. Indicate recorded reactions with brief
explanations of their importance as an
objective, tangible and concrete evidence
to be used against the subject.
POST TEST
Post test interview is undertaken by
following these procedures:
5. Listed conscientiously to any
consequences, pursue a line of mild
questioning as to the reasons why the
criminal act was committed.
POST TEST
Post test interview is undertaken by
following these procedures:
6. If confession or admission is coming
allow the subject to narrate it in his own
words.
POST TEST
Post test interview is undertaken by
following these procedures:
7. Carefully listen to precise details and
write it down at first instance.
8. Never make any guarantee as to
immunity, reward or leniency.
POST TEST
Post test interview is undertaken by
following these procedures:
9. Inform the investigator on case.
10. If no confession was given, cordially
release the subject.
PURPOSES OF POST TEST
INTERVIEW
To clarify findings
To learn if there are any other reasons for the
subjects responding to a relevant question other than
the knowledge of the crime
To obtain additional information and an admission
for law enforcement purposes if the results suggest
deception