OVERVIEW:

The examiner Magdaleen Eckley received her international accredited training from the American International Institute of Polygraph in 2006. Magdaleen has attended annual continuing education as required by the American Polygraph Association. She is an associate member of the South -African Professional Polygraph Association (SAPPA) and the American Polygraph Association (APA), the controlling body for the polygraph industry worldwide which requires their members to follow a code of conduct. The examiner adheres to the stringent ethical codes governing the polygraph profession. The questions are formulated according to APA approved question techniques in order to effectively address respective elements concerning the case. The questions are adapted to ensure the examinees full comprehension of the questions.
An accredited examiner maintains ethical standards when conducting a test.

TYPES OF TESTS
Pre employment
Screening
Specific issues

 

WHAT IS THE POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION?

Polygraph records three measures: respiration, electro dermal activity; cardio and sometimes movements to detect certain physical countermeasures.

INSTRUMENTATION UTILISED

During the polygraph examination, the Examinee will be connected to a Lafayette - LX 4000 computerized polygraph system which simultaneously record thoracic and abdominal breathing, electro-dermal activity as well as relative changes in pulse rate, pulse amplitude and blood volume. Countermeasures will be monitored and measured using the Pneumatic Activity Sensor Seat.

PRE-TEST INTERVIEW

• Advise the examinee of his/her rights, both legal & polygraph rights. Discuss the case facts with the examinee.
• Assess examinee’s ability to take the polygraph test (mental & medical history)
• The examinee signs the consent form as well as the agreement of cooperation during the polygraph test.
• Generate and review test questions.