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The document outlines the four phases of a polygraph test: the initial interview, pre-test interview, in-test phase, and post-test interview. Each phase involves specific procedures, such as formulating questions, explaining the polygraph process, and collecting physiological data. The examiner assesses the subject's truthfulness based on the results and decides whether to conduct further interrogation or release the subject.

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4-Phases-of-Polygraph-Test

The document outlines the four phases of a polygraph test: the initial interview, pre-test interview, in-test phase, and post-test interview. Each phase involves specific procedures, such as formulating questions, explaining the polygraph process, and collecting physiological data. The examiner assesses the subject's truthfulness based on the results and decides whether to conduct further interrogation or release the subject.

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FOUR PHASES

OF THE
POLYGRAPH
TEST
DEAN GESTONI C. RECTIN
Phase 1. INITIAL INTERVIEW
WITH THE INVESTIGATOR
HANDLING THE CASE
(investigator and examiner)
 the information supplied by the investigator
handling the case becomes the basis for the
formulation of questions of the polygraph
examiner to be asked during the instrumental
test

as much as possible, information must be


supplemented by crime scene sketches,
statements taken, photographs, laboratory
results and available background information
on the subject
During this first
phase, the
examiner will:
1. inform the examinee of
the specific issue that is
being investigated;
2. advise the examinee of his
or her constitutional rights,
of their right to an attorney
and of the voluntary action
of submitting to a polygraph
examination;
3. complete the
necessary
documentation;
4. provide the examinee with a
detailed explanation of the
polygraph instrumentation with its
components and how these work;
 a blood pressure cuff that is
secured around the examinee's
upper arm and centered over
the brachial artery for the
purpose of obtaining a
continuous tracing of his or her
cardiovascular activity (i.e.,
heart rate, blood pressure,
blood volume);
 two convoluted rubber tubes —
called "pneumographs" — that
are fastened around the
examinee's chest and abdominal
area for the purpose of
obtaining a continuous tracing of
his or her respiratory activity
(i.e., breathing pattern);
 two protruding electrodes each
with an insulated seating — called
"galvanometers" — that are
attached to two of the examinee's
fingers for the purpose of
obtaining a continuous tracing of
his or her electrodermal activity
(i.e., sweat gland activity).
5. answer any questions that the
examinee may have;
6. obtain the examinee's version of
the facts regarding the specific
issue under investigation;
7. formulate and review with the
examinee all the questions that will
be asked of him or her during the
polygraph examination.
Before moving on to the in-test phase, the
examiner will fasten various painless
components to and around the examinee's
body, thereby connecting him or her to the
polygraph instrument. These components are
equipped with sensors that serve to collect,
measure and record, onto polygraph charts,
the examinee's physiological data obtained
from three major systems in the body, as he or
she answers the set of previously formulated
and reviewed questions during the course of
the polygraph examination.
Phase 2 PRE-TEST
INTERVIEW WITH THE
PERSON TO BE EXAMINED
(subject and the polygraph
examiner)
 conducted to condition the subject
psychologically for responses

the subject is informed of his right


against self-incrimination and his
written consent is taken

the personal data of the subject is


also taken
 the mechanics of the polygraph
examination and the functions of the
polygraph machine is explained to the
subject

the subject is made comfortable and


relaxed in preparation for the
instrumental test

the period is usually from twenty to


thirty minutes
Phase 3 In-test
Phase (Chart-collection
Phase) or
CONDUCT OF THE
INSTRUMENTAL TEST
( subject and the
polygraph)

the main part of the examination

the prepared questions are asked


to the subject while all the
components of the polygraph are
attached and functioning
Phase 4 POST-TEST
INTERVIEW (subject and
the examiner)
 the polygraph is still attached to
the subject but is no longer
functioning

if, based on the result of the


examination, the polygraph
examiner is convinced that the
subject is lying, he will conduct a
short interrogation
 if, based on the result of the
examination, the polygraph
examiner is convinced that the
subject is telling the truth, he
will just release the subject and
thank him for his cooperation

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