Detection of Deception Devices

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Which instruments are recognized as tools used to help investigators determine the truth of statements provided by victims, witnesses, or suspects?

Fingerprint kit and Ballistic testing equipment

Breathalyzer and DNA analyzer

Drug testing kit and Surveillance camera

Polygraph instrument and Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) (correct)

What is the purpose of the pre-test phase in a polygraph examination?

To monitor internal body changes during the test phase

To evaluate the results of the examination

To interrogate the suspect

To conduct a brief explanation of the polygraph instrument (correct)

Who should conduct the administration of examinations and the evaluation of the results using deception devices?

Legal advisors

Untrained personnel

Personnel trained in deception device procedures (correct)

Outside consultants

What are the four phases of a polygraph examination?

Pre-test, test, post-test, and interview/interrogation Signup and view all the answers

When are polygraph examination and CVSA used?

During criminal investigations Signup and view all the answers

What is the post-test phase of the polygraph examination?

The phase where the charts are evaluated Signup and view all the answers

When can a polygraph examiner be exempted from being licensed by the State of Florida?

When employed by a municipal, county, state, or federal agency and conducting official duties for the Department Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of the computerized voice stress analyzer (CVSA) primarily restricted to?

Determining truth or deception in statements given by victims Signup and view all the answers

How long should a polygraph examiner maintain all records relating to an examination?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

What action follows if the subject is determined to be truthful in his or her answers during the test phase of a polygraph examination?

The polygraph examination is finished and the subject is thanked for their cooperation Signup and view all the answers

In what phase does the examiner gather background information to aid in preparing test questions?

Pre-Test Phase Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for using a computerized voice stress analyzer (CVSA)?

The subject must be present during the examination Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary use of a polygraph examination?

To determine truth or deception in statements given by suspects, victims, or witnesses in a criminal investigation Signup and view all the answers

What action should a CVSA examiner take after conducting tests relating to criminal investigations?

Maintain all records related to the examination for a minimum of 2 years Signup and view all the answers

Who must attend a detection of deception school licensed by the State of Florida prior to being authorized to conduct polygraph examinations?

All polygraph examiners Signup and view all the answers

In what situations can polygraph examinations be used?

To determine truth or deception in statements given by victims, witnesses, or suspects in a criminal investigation Signup and view all the answers

What action must be taken if deceptive reactions to relevant test questions are determined during the post-test phase?

The interview/interrogation phase of the examination is started Signup and view all the answers

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