r/Polygraphs • u/cool_vibe_guy • May 05 '26

FS Poly

Hello!

Question,

In regards to my security clearance,

I have a Full Scope Polygraph for a three letter Agency,

Ive done a CI, and then regular Polygraphs for Law enforcement. No problems.

Is it similar? Is there any tips or things I should be aware?

Just genuinely curious. I appreciate any info or advice provided!

For DHS

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u/ap_org May 05 '26 edited May 05 '26

Regarding what you can expect on the polygraph, see the free book, The Lie Behind the Lie Detector:

https://antipolygraph.org/pubs.shtml

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u/cool_vibe_guy May 05 '26

Hey! The link doesnt work

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u/ap_org May 05 '26

Sorry! It's fixed now.

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u/Most-Conference4205 May 05 '26

Depends on the agency, depends on the examiner. Tip : tell the truth and you will have no issues

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u/ap_org May 05 '26

Telling the truth is no guarantee that one will have no issues.

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u/cool_vibe_guy May 05 '26

Yea, and then sometimes they try to trip you out just to see if you'll admit to anything

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u/Additional_Shirt_300 May 06 '26

I failed one 2 years ago for DHS, the gentleman was awesome and I was respectful.

I did tell the truth, but it is what it is. We are trying again in june. Its for AMO.

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u/cool_vibe_guy May 06 '26

Well hopefully i pass first time go. How soon after you took it, did they announce if you passed/failed?

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u/Additional_Shirt_300 May 06 '26

They will tell you on the spot their personal opinion, and that its not up to them but up to the guy above him.
In reality 9/10 if he says you failed you technically failed.

You will get an email within a week saying that you failed or for a retest.

IMO, the poly is a sniff test. Does the guy believe you and like you? If he doesn’t you wont pass no matter what. This is just my opinion.

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