FAQ

• It is important to understand what a polygraph examination entails. A polygraph instrument will collect physiological data from at least three systems in the human body. Convoluted rubber tubes that are placed over the examinee's chest and abdominal area will record respiratory activity. Two small metal plates, attached to the fingers, will record sweat gland activity, and a blood pressure cuff, or similar device will record cardiovascular activity.
• Up to date polygraph examiners will use a computerized polygraph instrument.
• A typical polygraph examination will include the following 3 procedures/periods referred to as a pre-test, a chart collection phase and a test data analysis phase.
• In the pre-test, the polygraph examiner will complete required paperwork and talk with the examinee about the test. During this period, the examiner will explain the instrumentation that is to be used and also discuss the questions that will be asked and familiarize the examinee with the testing procedure.
• During this phase of the test the examiner will also establish whether or not the examinee is suitable to undergo a polygraph examination i.e. Medical and mental history.
• During the chart collection phase, the examiner will administer and collect a number of polygraph charts. Following this, the examiner will analyze the charts and render an opinion as to the truthfulness of the person taking the test.
• The examiner, when appropriate, will offer the examinee an opportunity to explain physiological responses in relation to one or more questions asked during the test.

The polygraph technique allows for a person’s general nervous tension. Most people will be nervous before and during a polygraph examination. This however only affects the level from which recordings are made and does not affect the result of the examination. In other words, the level of nervousness will not have any negative affect on the test.

Every conscious effort is made to ensure that the privacy of the examinee and the client's information is kept confidential. All files are restricted to those immediately involved in the procedure. The information will only be disclosed to those who (and others as may be required by due process of law) are entitled to the facts concerning the results.

No, a polygraph records physiological response to a series of questions presented to an individual by a QUALIFIED polygraph examiner using a validated testing format. The examiner is then able to decipher the chart Polygraphs and render a diagnostic opinion as to the veracity of the subject being tested.

As we are constantly busy we prefer to work by appointment, but we realize there are times you might need a polygraphist very urgent, feel free to contact us at 0766995276

We can normally provide a testing slot within two or three working days of an appointment being requested (see quotes and bookings).

Before making a booking please note the following important requirements:

1. The person to be tested must be properly consulted and informed (not just told or instructed) about the intended polygraph exam, to ensure that he/she would be completely willing to sign a written consent to the polygraph examiner. If a person is deceived, or refuses, the polygraph session will be terminated and the appointment would have to be paid for in full. (see terms and conditions)
2. Determine if an interpreter is needed and inform us accordingly, beforehand. If the person is not completely fluent in English or Afrikaans, he/she would have a right to have an interpreter present. The interpreter must be an independent person who is trained and experienced in the complexities of polygraph exam interpretation and must be approved by the polygraph examiner.
3. Determine if the person to be tested is/would be reasonably well-rested and reasonable healthy. We cannot test someone who has just completed an entire night shift, someone who has not had sufficient sleep recently, someone who is emotionally upset, someone who is ill or injured, someone who is in pain, someone who is distressed, someone who smells of alcohol, and a female who is pregnant.
4. Obtain a quotation from us as well as a copy of our Terms & Conditions of service, so that you know precisely the relevant cost implications as well as our requirements/terms & conditions.
5. Please refer to our Booking Tab or phone us once you have adequately deal with the above points 1 to 4.
6. Provide us with the relevant facts needed/case background, e.g. if it is a theft, the approximate date and place/address, what was stolen, the value etc.
7. We have a polygraphist (black ) speaking 5 fluent black official languages, please ask for Andrew to assist once booking is placed.