Testing Tailored to Your Needs
We provide comprehensive polygraph examinations for a range of issues, as listed below. Whether you’re concerned about a client’s honesty, a spouse’s fidelity, or a child’s conduct, our services can offer the clarity you need. Contact us with any questions or to inquire about additional services.
What We Are Expert At
Practice Areas
Pre-Employment Screening
Police and Correction Officers, Firefighters, Sheriffs and Security Companies
Immigration
Asylum, Violence Against Women, Adjustment of Status
Domestic Relationship
Infidelity, Internet Activity, Therapeutic Disclosure
Sex Offender Testing
Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing (PCSOT)
Attorney Exams
Pre-Trial and Criminal Examinations
Family Conflicts
Physical or Sexual Abuse, Missing Money or Property, Illegal Drug Use
Sexual Accusations
Accusations of Molestation, Sexual Assault or Rape
Customized Approach
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Pre-Employment Screening
Invictus Polygraph provides comprehensive pre-employment screening services for both private businesses and governmental agencies. Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, certain entities such as government bodies, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, private security firms, medical organizations, and companies with government contracts can mandate polygraph examinations for prospective employees. Other businesses may offer these tests on a voluntary basis, with the applicant’s written consent.
Our pre-employment polygraph tests are designed to ensure that applicants are honest and have fully disclosed their backgrounds. These examinations focus on verifying the truthfulness of the information provided in applications, uncovering any history of drug use, theft from previous employers, and other behaviors that could negatively impact the organization.
Typical roles that may require pre-employment polygraph testing include:
- Police Officers
- Correction Officers
- Deputy Sheriffs
- Firefighters
- Armored Car and Alarm Security Personnel
- Employees in companies that manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled substances
By integrating polygraph tests into your hiring process, you can enhance your ability to select trustworthy and reliable candidates who meet the high standards required for these critical positions.
Immigration
We offer polygraph examinations to support various immigration cases, helping federal courts make informed decisions. Polygraph tests can play a crucial role in verifying applicants’ statements. Here are the types of immigration cases where polygraph tests make a difference:
- Asylum: Polygraph tests help verify claims of persecution based on race, nationality, religion, or political beliefs, assisting courts in deciding on asylum requests.
- Violence Against Women: Polygraph exams confirm the extent and duration of abuse for visa petitions under the Violence Against Women Act, supporting requests to suspend deportation proceedings.
- Adjustment of Status: Under the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act, polygraph exams help validate the necessary elements for individuals eligible for permanent resident status but with previous immigration violations.
- Marriage Fraud: Polygraph tests verify the authenticity of marriages to prevent fraudulent unions for immigration purposes.
- Terrorism: Polygraph exams can refute allegations of involvement with or support of terrorist organizations, aiding in immigration issues.
- Human Trafficking: Polygraph tests verify the statements of trafficking victims, ensuring they receive the protection and legal status they deserve.
Several Federal Court rulings support the use of polygraph examinations to verify client credibility:
- Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. (1993): Guides the application of Federal Rule of Evidence 702, setting the standard for the admissibility of expert testimony.
- United States v. Crumby (1995): The court noted that polygraph exams are widely accepted in federal courts.
- United States v. Cordoba (1997): The Ninth Circuit ruled that excluding polygraph evidence outright is inconsistent with the flexibility granted to trial judges.
- Mohamud v. I.N.S. (2002): The court admitted polygraph evidence to corroborate an asylum claim, ruling in favor of the petitioner.
- Goel v. Gonzales (2007): The Ninth Circuit ruled that Immigration Judges may consider polygraph evidence during removal hearings.
Domestic Relationship
When trust is broken in a relationship, rebuilding it can take years, if it happens at all. Often, evidence of infidelity is inconclusive, making a personal polygraph test from a qualified examiner essential to uncover the truth. Invictus Polygraph offers several types of infidelity-related tests to help partners find clarity and move forward:
- Cheaters / Fidelity / Infidelity Test: This test determines if one partner has had sexual contact, including intercourse or oral sex, with anyone other than their significant other. It can also address behaviors such as dating, kissing, contacting ex-partners, placing personal ads, and visiting strip clubs.
- Personal History Test: This test verifies aspects of a partner’s background, such as sexual history, drug or alcohol habits, gambling issues, health concerns (especially STDs), and financial obligations.
- Internet Activities Test: Not all infidelity involves physical contact. This test assesses the extent of “sexual” activities conducted online, such as visiting pornographic sites, engaging in sexual chat rooms, or having cybersex with someone other than their partner.
- Therapeutic Disclosure: In this test, the examinee prepares a written disclosure of any acts or behaviors that might concern their partner. The polygraph is then used to verify the accuracy of this disclosure. This method is often used in therapeutic settings, especially for diagnosed sex addicts, to address multiple issues simultaneously.
Sex Offender testing
Many states and countries have established programs to treat and monitor sex offenders during their parole or probation periods. These programs often require initial and periodic polygraph exams to verify treatment compliance, detect parole violations, and assess the risk of recidivism. The American Polygraph Association (APA) and ASTM have set standards for Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing (PCSOT), necessitating special training and certification for examiners.
- Instant Offense: This test determines whether the subject committed the original crime. Denial or rationalization of the offense can impede effective treatment.
- Sexual History Disclosure: Successful treatment requires full disclosure of the subject’s sexual history. This test verifies whether the subject has withheld crucial information from their background.
- Monitoring Testing: This test ensures that the subject has not committed new sexual offenses while in the program, verifying ongoing compliance.
- Maintenance Testing: This test addresses issues related to parole, probation, or therapy, such as contact with children, viewing pornography, contacting previous victims, or grooming new potential victims. It helps psychologists or parole/probation officers monitor compliance with specific guidelines.
Attorney Exams
Polygraph testing is a powerful tool for defense attorneys, not because of its admissibility in court, but due to its effectiveness in pre-trial negotiations and case building. Polygraph tests are extensively used by attorneys to provide the best possible defense for their clients. Attorneys often submit their clients to polygraph exams or use them to verify statements made by witnesses and other parties involved in litigation.
While polygraph results are sometimes admitted as evidence, the real value lies in their use outside the courtroom. Most criminal cases never reach trial, making polygraph tests essential for defense attorneys. Wise attorneys use polygraph tests to strengthen their cases before trial, often making a trial unnecessary. Polygraph tests can be used to:
- Convince prosecutors that charges against a client are unfounded
- Secure more favorable plea bargains and sentences
- Determine if a client is a victim of false accusations
- Undermine the credibility of prosecution witnesses
- Raise doubts about the truthfulness of alleged victims
Family Conflicts
When trust erodes within a family, nagging doubts, accusations, and conflicts can disrupt the peace of your home. Whether you are the accuser, the accused, or caught in the middle, finding the missing element of truth through a polygraph test can be life-changing. Polygraph tests can be invaluable in resolving a wide variety of family-related issues. Below are some situations where polygraph testing has helped restore trust and resolve conflicts:
- Sibling Physical or Sexual Abuse: Verify allegations of abuse between siblings to ensure safety and address concerns.
- Skipping School: Determine if a teenager is being truthful about their attendance and activities.
- Shoplifting Addiction/Denials: Confirm or refute accusations of shoplifting to address behavioral issues.
- Illegal Drug Use & Sales: Identify involvement in illegal drug activities to take appropriate action.
- Prescription Drug Abuse: Assess misuse of prescription medications to provide necessary intervention.
- Issues with Alcohol/Smoking: Verify concerns about underage drinking or smoking.
- Verbal Abuse Accusations: Address allegations of verbal abuse within the family.
- Fighting/Cheating at School: Determine the truth behind accusations of fighting or cheating in school.
- School ‘Zero Tolerance’ Accusations: Investigate the validity of accusations under zero tolerance policies, ensuring fair treatment.
- Damaged Property: Resolve disputes over damaged property within the home or extended family.
- Missing Money or Property: Identify the truth behind missing money or property to resolve conflicts.
Sexual Accusations
Sexual assault is a deeply sensitive issue, with around 463,634 cases reported each year in the United States (RAINN). In 80% to 90% of these cases, the victim knows the abuser. Whether you are accused of molestation, sexual assault, or rape, or you suspect someone has harmed a loved one, we can uncover the truth.
Victims often struggle to disclose their experiences due to shame, loyalty, fear, or even a lack of understanding, especially if they are young. Our experienced examiners ask probing questions to bring the truth to light.
Protecting your reputation is crucial, as accusations of molestation, sexual assault, or rape can have long-lasting effects. If you have been wrongfully accused, we will help you prove your innocence, protect your reputation, and maintain the trust you have earned.
In addition to working with private citizens, we assist law enforcement officials by providing polygraph examinations in sexual assault criminal cases. Our extensive post-conviction sex offender training equips us to understand the nuances of sex crimes and the psychological profiles of offenders.
