Polygraph Standards
These are the standards that every polygraph examiner of PEAI adheres to:
1. Equipment Minimums
A valid polygraph requires that the polygraph examiner conducts the examination with the following, functioning, equipment: A seat Sensor, A set of pneumographs, A cardio-cuff, E.D.A’s (Electrodermal activity sensors), Proceedings should be video – and audio recorded.
2. Examination Maximums
PEAI members should adhere to the following rules in terms of the maximum number of tests conducted in a 24-hour period: Maximum number of tests = 7, Advisable number of tests = 5.
3. Testing Venue Guidelines
Suitable lighting and ventilation, a sturdy table, 2 solid chairs, one of which should preferably not have seat padding.
4. Examination Requirements
Written consent from the Examinee A STIM (Stimulation) test must be completed A valid polygraph technique and scoring techniques to be applied Technique depending, a minimum number of 3 and a maximum number of 5 charts have to be run in order to gather sufficient data for analysis.