Pre-Employment Polygraph Examinations: What Agencies Should Know

Hiring the right personnel is one of the most critical responsibilities of any law enforcement agency. A pre-employment polygraph examination is designed to support that mission by helping ensure the integrity, suitability, and honesty of applicants entering positions of public trust. When conducted by a qualified, APA-certified examiner, polygraph screening can serve as a reliable component of an agency’s background investigation process.