542 Polygraph

Question 1

A ______is a scientific instrument which records physiological changes that occur in the human body when persons are asked questions of a relative nature

Answer 1

polygraph

Question 2

The Polygraph Unit will give the investigating officer a Request for Polygraph Exam Form (P-1135) to be filled out and approved by ___ ____. The supervisor or designee will determine if the investigation warrants a polygraph examination

Answer 2

their supervisor

Question 3

The responsibilities of the investigating officer are to:
Confer with the polygraphist at least ___ minutes prior to the appointment to formulate questions relative to the event and bring the case folder to this conference.

Answer 3

15 minutes

Question 4

The responsibilities of the investigating officer are to:
Notify the Polygraph Unit within __ hours or as soon as practical if a subject to be examined cancels their appointments.

Answer 4

48 hours

Question 5

Persons who are not eligible are:

Answer 5

Juveniles under the age of eighteen, unless parental consent is obtained prior to examination; and

Persons who have been interrogated by investigating officers cannot be examined on the same day. If a suspect, victim, or witness is being considered for a polygraph examination, investigators should not interrogate that person prior to a polygraph examination. A person after interrogation is difficult to stimulate and an inconclusive opinion usually occurs

Question 6

The person should be rested, which means at least ___ hours sleep, rest from work, and properly fed on the day of exam

Answer 6

5

Question 7

The emotional condition of the person must be considered:

Answer 7

death of family or loved one