PPC-106

Polygraph Testing Techniques

Minimum Contact Hours: 40

Instructor(s):

Ray Nash

Mark Handler

Steve Duncan

Course Topics:

• Screening and diagnostic polygraph testing
• Single-issue, Multi-faceted, and Multi-issue testing
• Standardized and validated polygraph testing protocols to include:
• Directed Lie Screening Test
• UTAH 3RQ Diagnostic Test
• Raskin 4RQ Test
• AFMGQT v.2 – 2RQ, 3RQ, & 4RQ Tests
• Federal Zone Comparison Test
• Federal You-phase Test
• Concealed Information Test
• Essential components of each testing format to include:
• numbers of presentations
• numbers of charts
• question sequence rules
• scoring protocols
• Polygraph testing lab to practice and demonstrate proficiency with each
• testing format
• Other issues regarding polygraph techniques and procedures.

Course Materials:

IPP PowerPoint™ presentation – Polygraph Techniques

Fundamentals of Polygraph Practice – pp. 136-145, 156-184

Polygraph instrumentation and software

Journal articles, reading materials, and video recordings relevant to the course topics

Exam:

A comprehensive exam will be administered at the conclusion of this course of instruction with a minimum passing score of 80% required for successful completion. A proficiency exam proctored and evaluated by a course instructor is also required. Additional and/or remedial training will be administered as needed.

*Instructors are subject to change depending on availability. Qualified instructors may be substituted on an as-needed basis.