How Do You Deal With A Police Polygraph Test?
Many police departments give a polygraph test as part of their hiring process- refusal to take it will almost certantly bar you from getting the job. If you have something to hide, you’ll need to know what to expect if you want to pass it. This also applies to other cases in which you have to take a polygraph- lying when taking a polygraph test for other reasons, though, may end up with you getting convicted for perjury or worse, so keep the truth close to heart. • Take a background interview. The polygraph examiners will look at your background package before giving you the exam. As a rule, it is best to be honest here. If you are trying to hide something, though, and you believe you may have to lie about it later, when you are hooked up to the polygraph, you should lie here as well. • Be Consistent. The entire purpose of the polygraph exam is to see if they can make you change your story. Know what you have written in your background package and be mentally clear about what you are g
