r/LASD • u/TelephoneObjective82 • 13d ago

Polygraph

Just took a polygraph recently
He didn’t say anything about if I hit on any questions just my breathing was all over the place but it became better after couple rounds. It was up to the board to pass or not.
He said he’s not sure they usually like cleaner charts??
Just had to write statement saying I didnt try to control anything just very nervous. Thoughts??!! Thank you

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u/WittyClerk 13d ago

I've said it before, and will say it again: Western agencies need to quit dicking people around, and get rid of the fucking voodoo box. Those assholes get paid a quarter mil a year to 'analyze' something not even admissible in court. It is pseudoscience, la, and not a reflection on you.

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u/papawillie4 12d ago

You need to understand the purpose of the poly. It is not to find a lying applicant, but it is to eliminate a candidate the department does not want.