Polygraph Testing

[trez8289]

I looked at a few sites that try to explain how Polygraphs work. It talks about relivent/control/irelivent questions. It's practicly a lie detector test. I'm not so sure that using "counter-measures" is the smart thing.

I talked with a recruiter for my county police, and she said that many do fail the polygraph test. But to just be openly honest.

Whats your advice?


Thanks

[trez8289]

anyone have any suggestions or advice?

[trez8289]

just say you smoked pot, but never inhaled. they'll let you skip to the head of the class. maybe even be commissioner.

your humor makes me smile

[mobrien316]

I looked at a few sites that try to explain how Polygraphs work. It talks about relivent/control/irelivent questions. It's practicly a lie detector test.

The polygraph is by no means a

[trez8289]

That was the site that I had looked at.

[IamGod]

Polygraph tests are not 100%, with that being said i remember when i took my poly, they asked me if i had ever sold drugs, and i said "no i have never sold drugs but i have a cousin who did." So after the test he told me i failed the test because teh test said i HAD sold drugs in the past. I think it was just his strategy for me to say i did, since i did have family members selling it.

[trez8289]

so even after it, they try to trick you and bluff?

[JHoek]

I would suggest that you be completly honest about you prior drug use. Most departments will not DQ you specificaly because of it.

If you are that worried about the poly, then move to Michigan, a poly is not used in the hiring process

[trez8289]

The User has deleted the post.

[breakweak]

You

are all lying , I detect.

[mobrien316]

So, my father was right? Tell them No when they ask about pot?

Did you read my response? I said to tell them about everything. What part of what I wrote made you think you should lie about smoking pot?

I wouldnt get excited or whatever when control questions like, Have you ever lied seriously? or Have you ever stole something?

What exactly counter-measures. After reading it, I dont understand.

Download and read that e-book I mentioned already. All the information you want is in there.

If you could explain it to me like im a retard, I would give you cookies

If you can read my responses here (which, based on your response, I

[Troophopeful]

I dont know about highest paid in the State. After the new contract i think NYSP is now highest paid but i may be wrong on this one.

Suffolk County Cop (NY) requirements are very hard.

Although no college is needed, you must ace the test.
Highest Paid cops in NY ($100k+)
Testing is only every 4 years
Most cops dont retire after 20 years, so demand is low.
Thousands take the test.

[NavyCop]

I have only tryed Marijuna less then 8 times.

8 times is more than "trying".

[trez8289]

The User has deleted the post.

[mobrien316]

There are no