There are examiners out there that sell on cheap price and amount of questions asked not on a high reliability and validity properly conducted polygraph examination, be careful, you get what you pay for. It’s like finding a cheap surgeon or attorney….is that who you want helping you? I have competitive rates and a lot of experience.

There are examiners that use techniques that were used 100 years ago and these techniques are outdated and have low reliability and validity and are under scrutiny of the American Polygraph Association (APA). Those old techniques are quicker and easier for the examiner, but are less accurate for you, the customer, and your family. I am a true professional that uses high reliability and validity testing procedures confidentially. I treat all Polygraph exams with the same importance whither it be rape, robbery, murder, sex offender testing, theft, drug usage, or infidelity.

I believe in treating every examination as if it was for my family. I run a specific issue Polygraph Examination “Lie Detector Test” or Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) Test, that has a high reliability and validity.

I do not base my polygraph services on the amount of questions as other examiners would do. I would be glad to discuss with you to see how I may help solve your issue and explain if a polygraph test can or can’t help you. Again, I understand how important reliability and validity are to all of my clients and would treat you and your family with the same respect and confidentiality that I would want to have for my own. As you will learn about me, I’m certified through the:

Northeast Counterdrug Training Center Polygraph School
American Polygraph Association
And the National Polygraph Association

I believe in following all rules and regulation to conduct a high reliability and validity Polygraph Examination confidentially and with confidentiality.

My equipment and experience can detect countermeasures (which is any alteration of a test to change the outcome). Please remember I utilize up-to-date technology and use modern techniques, I do not utilize the old techniques from 30+ years ago which some examiners will use because it’s easier, faster, and much quicker. Those techniques have very low accuracy rates.

Again, the polygraph examination is only as good as the polygraph examiner. Choosing the best polygraph examiner makes all the difference.

I will use the same polygraph techniques for you as I would for me or anyone in my own family.

Selecting a qualified examiner can be a difficult process, considering what is sometimes at stake and I understand the importance of this decision. If done correctly, polygraph on average is 90 to 95% accurate. Please review the qualifications listed below so you can see that I’m the best examiner for your situation.

Primary Training – Make sure the examiner has attended and graduated from an accredited polygraph training school. The American Polygraph Association is currently the only accrediting organization for these schools and assures that the schools meet a minimum standard for instruction of primary polygraph students. Don’t hesitate to contact the school and/or the APA (www.polygraph.org) for verification of accreditation. I did attend and graduate from an APA Accredited School, at the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center, Elmer Criswell was the main instructor.

Overall Experience – Make sure the person you plan to hire has sufficient experience. The more polygraph experiences an examiner has, both in terms of years in the business and number of total exams, the more likely it is that this examiner can deal with any situation or resolve a difficult testing issue. I have been an examiner since 2010 and I have approx. 500 exams completed. There were conducted while I was a detective with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police and also in the private sector, as the owner of Precision Polygraphs and Investigations, LLC.

Written reports – Do not trust an examiner who will not put his/her opinions in writing. If you hire Precision Polygraphs and Investigations LLC, you are entitled to a written report of your exam at no additional charge. This report should include the purpose of the exam, the relevant questions asked, the answers given, and the examiners opinion regarding the client’s truthfulness when giving those answers.

If your exam is being conducted at the request of an attorney, any information obtained during the course of this examination is covered under attorney/client privilege and can not be disclosed to anyone outside of this relationship. If privilege is not attached, information obtained during the course of this examination will only be disclosed to our client, or to anyone authorized by our client. There are a few exceptions, such as mandated reporting – please contact me for further details or questions.

Most times, I will provide a verbal report immediately to you. Sometimes, you will receive the results within 24 hours. A written report and a DVD copy of the entire interview and test will be provided to you, within 7 to 10 days.

U.S. Government and American Polygraph Association studies previously concluded that the single-issue (one question) polygraph exam, conducted properly by a qualified examiner, is 95 percent accurate on average. However, new research has determined that some polygraph techniques are more accurate than others, and has “validated” those techniques which demonstrate a 90% or better accuracy rate for specific issue tests. It is the most accurate tool available today for determining truth or deception. Accuracy of the multi-question exam drops to around 80 percent due to a number of psychological factors. These statistics do not include “inconclusive” results in which no opinion can be made from the polygraph charts, which happens about 5 to 10% of the time.

No. No person other than the examiner and the examinee are permitted in the exam room during the exam, with a few exceptions. I have found that examinees tend to be more open and honest when they are in the room alone with the examiner. Of course, if an interpreter is used, that person will have to be in the room. The examiner may have an assistant or second examiner present for training or quality control purposes. In some cases, the examinee’s attorney may insist on being present during the exam, but this only happens on rare occasions, and usually only happens during the pre-test interview, not during the “in-test” phase.

A standard polygraph instrument records changes in blood pressure, pulse rate, pulse strength, galvanic skin reflex (sweat gland activity) and upper and lower breathing patterns. It does not matter if the examinee is “nervous” during the testing process – that is to be expected. The polygraph records significant changes from the subject’s “norm” when specific questions are asked. A person intending deception to a particular question will activate his/her Sympathetic Nervous System as a “self defense” mechanism when that question is asked on the test. The SNS activation will cause recognizable changes in one or more of the physical responses.

No. In fact, polygraph equipment does not measure nervousness. Being nervous is a generalized condition that is expected to exist throughout the entire exam. The reactions that polygraph examiners look for only last a few seconds. In other words, a person isn’t “nervous” just when certain questions are asked. If you are taking the exam, try to relax and remember that this is your opportunity to show people what the truth really is. Make it work for you.

For the fee listed you will receive a polygraph exam administered by myself, a trained and experienced polygraph examiner. Once the exam has been completed, you will receive a written report of my findings, and a DVD copy of the entire interview and test, at no extra charge. The fee you are quoted is for testing on weekdays during business hours. In some cases, I will charge extra for weekend exams, evening exams, and for travel, depending on location. Please contact me for those additional costs.

The prices per exam will appear next to each location name. The average price for an exam in the United States is about $600, but my prices vary, depending on what type of test you are asking for, and if travel is involved. Discounted rates are available for multiple exams. Please contact me for a price quote.

This acronym stands for “Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing” and is a specialized certification for polygraph examiners who wish to provide testing for persons convicted of sex crimes who are required to take periodic polygraph exams to verify issues surrounding their parole/probation and/or therapy/treatment. This certification process requires the examiner to complete a 40-hour APA-accredited training program and to meet other mandated requirements.

Yes, of course. Some of my clients come to me because they were not pleased with the outcome of a previous polygraph exam. Not all examiners are created equal, and frankly some are not very good at their job. If you feel you received a substandard exam I would be happy to provide you with an independent test.

If you are innocent, it may be a good idea to take a private polygraph. A large number of the exams we provide are in defense of criminal charges or allegations. While many (but not all) states prohibit using polygraph evidence at trial, it is still used extensively by police and prosecutors to help decide whether to move ahead with a case. If the exam is done through an attorney, the results will only be released if they are favorable to your case. If you have been asked by law enforcement to submit to a polygraph, you should not do so without advice from your attorney.

Three sectors of society use polygraph examinations for various reasons and purposes.

Private Sector Individuals, Families, Therapists and Employers use polygraph examinations to verify statements and find out the truth on a variety of issues including infidelity, drug use, addictions, sex offenses, employee theft, criminal activities, abuse and all other matters.
Legal Community Polygraph is used extensively by attorneys who wish to provide the best possible defense for their clients. Most attorneys will submit their own clients to the exam, while others will use the polygraph to verify statements made by witnesses and other parties to litigation. Now known as Psycho Physiological Detection of Deception (PDD), an experienced examiner can provide evidence in connection with any type of criminal or civil matter. I have a great deal of experience working with attorneys in private practice, and have helped many clients in preparing defenses that would otherwise have been unavailable to them. With the recent establishment of polygraph standards by ASTM, polygraph has gained great strides in credibility with the scientific community. These standards, approved by a combined body of experts, now provide a template for the increased acceptability of polygraph results.
Law Enforcement, Federal Agencies, Military and Local Police, U.S. Military Branches and Government Agencies such as the FBI, CIA, NSA and Department of Defense all use polygraph examinations for applicant screenings, criminal investigations and matters of national security.

Anyone can request a polygraph exam for any reason, provided the test does not violate any local, state or federal laws. The person taking the exam must be willing to do so, and can not have any physical or mental impairments that could affect the ability of the examiner to collect valid data. Note that in the U.S. there are significant restrictions on employers wishing to test employees.