17 Questions
Which instruments are recognized as tools used to help investigators determine the truth of statements provided by victims, witnesses, or suspects?
Polygraph instrument and Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA)
What is the purpose of the pre-test phase in a polygraph examination?
To conduct a brief explanation of the polygraph instrument
Who should conduct the administration of examinations and the evaluation of the results using deception devices?
Personnel trained in deception device procedures
What are the four phases of a polygraph examination?
Pre-test, test, post-test, and interview/interrogation
When are polygraph examination and CVSA used?
During criminal investigations
What is the post-test phase of the polygraph examination?
The phase where the charts are evaluated
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
What is the use of the computerized voice stress analyzer (CVSA) primarily restricted to?
Determining truth or deception in statements given by victims
How long should a polygraph examiner maintain all records relating to an examination?
2 years
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
In what phase does the examiner gather background information to aid in preparing test questions?
Pre-Test Phase
What is a requirement for using a computerized voice stress analyzer (CVSA)?
The subject must be present during the examination
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
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
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
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
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
Learn about the departmental standards and policies governing the use of deception detection devices in criminal investigations for the Boca Raton Police Services Department. Explore the proper training requirements for personnel operating the polygraph instrument and the Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA).
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