The Security Professional's Guide to the Lie-Detector

Name: The Security Professional's Guide to the Lie-Detector
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A Resource for Detecting Deception

Created byCole Morris

Last updated 10/2021

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What you'll learn

Students will determine the difference between lie detector myths and realities.
You will learn the history of the polygraph and why the U.S. government restricts its use.
Understand the accuracy of current polygraph technology.
As a business owner, HR professional, security professional, what are the restrictions and limitations of conducting a polygraph examination?
How to select a polygraph examiner
Anatomy of a Polygraph Examination

Course content

4 sections • 11 lectures • 37m total length

Welcome! Here's What's on the Horizon...1:46
For those interested, here's a brief bio of your instructor, Cole Morris.
Why Regulation?1:35
This lecture explains why the government decided to regulate the polygraph industry.
Does the Polygraph Work?2:01
Instructor, Cole Morris asks if this contraption works? Should you depend on it for making important security, business, and career decisions? Although the course is about the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, understanding some of the technology and controversy regarding this technology is essential.
The associated resources with this lecture provide Internet links for your consideration. As a professional, investigate. Evaluate. Look deep.
Then make your own decision.

When Technology Meets the Law3:05
Our second lecture provides a brief history of the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988. This includes:
Who is impacted by this law?
What federal agency enforces this legislation?
Why are public sector and private sector employees treated differently under the EPPA?
What exceptions may apply to private sector contractors working on sensitive government contracts?
This lecture also includes an annotated .PDF of the actual law that you can download.
The EPPA in the Private Sector2:41
After completing this lecture, the learner will be able to describe exceptions to the EPPA. These permit the private security practitioner to administer a polygraph examination. Administrative requirements are also covered.
The Polygraph: History and Theory of Operation1:55
This lecture provides a very short history of the polygraph. We also explain the basic theory that drives this technology.
Learning Check #1

Legal Exceptions3:58
As a general rule, polygraph results are not admissible in court. However, this lecture discusses some exceptions to this restriction.
Learning Check #2
Emerging Lie-Detector Technologies4:58
In this lecture we discuss some of the technologies that are competing against the polygraph for market share. The instructor warns one should accept effectiveness claims with a grain of salt-- and understand others may have motivations to inflate the accuracy of their products. As with the polygraph, machines such as described here, also fall under the EPPA.
Learning Check #3

Two Organizations1:30
The instructor introduces you to two organizations that will help round out you polygraph awareness. First is a company using eye (ocular) to detect deception. The second organization is the American Polygraph Association.) Links to both organizations are found in the Resources Section.
Selecting a Polygraph Examiner6:37
Despite the restrictions of the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, you may still want to move forward with a polygraph examination. Your instructor has "been there" and got the T-shirt.
This lecture has suggestions you may want to consider when selecting a polygraph examiner.
A poorly conducted examination can have catastrophic results-- for the interview subject, the examiner, the client, and the person who hired the examiner...
Anatomy of a Polygraph Examination7:52
In this lecture, Cole describes the stages or phases of a polygraph examination. He reminds the learner this information can be valuable if your organization needs to retain a polygraph examiner. It can also be important if YOU ever find your the subject of a lie detector test.
Learning Check #4
Final Course Assessment

Requirements

None.

Description

This course introduces the polygraph-- or so-called, "lie-detector." Popular culture, movies, talk shows, reality TV and other venues are the primary sources for information. It is usually incorrect.

Quite simply, as a security practitioner, your understanding of this topic can't be based on re-runs of Dr. Phil, The Bachelor or Jerry Springer.

Instead, this course is designed to provide timely, effective and accurate training to help move your career forward.

This program sets the record straight and will help you avoid everything from career embarrassment to expensive civil lawsuits. It may also give you an edge in your next job interview.

Here is a partial list of what we'll cover:

History of the Polygraph
Technology of the Polygraph
Accuracy of Polygraph
Implications and Requirements of the (U.S) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
The Polygraph Examination Process/How to Select a Polygraph Examiner
Emerging Lie-Detection Technologies

Based on the instructor's diverse four- decades as a security professional, he selects "real world" scenarios where this course can be critical:

When your boss orders an employee be given a lie detector test (You need to educate her on the law)
When a suspect demands to take a lie detector to prove his innocence (You need to explain what his demand entails, regarding the law)
When you are being interviewed for an HR/security leadership position and you are asked about the topic. (Ace the interview, get the job!)
When you are the examinee in a polygraph examination and need to know your rights under the EPPA. You may be suspected of wrongdoing, or simply trying to apply for a job. However you landed in the "hot seat," this course serves as a basic survival manual on what to expect.
When an internal investigation meets the legal requirements for a polygraph examination, how do you select a professional examiner?

Who this course is for:

Current and aspiring private security staff seeking to increase their skill-sets.
Corporate and Private Investigators. Security Consultants
Human resource professionals
Small business owners concerned about internal theft.
Employees accused of wrong-doing and being "threatened" with a lie-detector.
Public law enforcement officers
Employment Law/Civil Rights attorneys.
Students of criminal justice, business, human resources, psychology and security administration.
Job applicants (seeking sensitive positions)

The Security Professional's Guide to the Lie-Detector

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Welcome to the Course!3 lectures • 5min

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire?3 lectures • 8min

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (1988)2 lectures • 9min

Nuts and Bolts...3 lectures • 16min

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