Things have changed greatly in the polygraph business. Today, this long-term tool for legal issues is being used for more personal situations. More specifically…..

Infidelity or sexual contact outside the relationship. Other related items may include questions about dating, kissing, having contact with “exes,” placing personal ads, visiting strip clubs, etc.
Verifying background information, such as sexual history, gambling, drug or alcohol habits, and health issues (particularly STD’s)
Internet activities (since not all cheating requires sexual contact), such as visits to pornographic sites, dating sites, sexual chat rooms, interactive sexual web sites, or having “cybersex” (sexual chat) with someone who is not his or her partner.
Financial situations such as hidden bank accounts, credit cards, or unknown obligations like undeclared child support or bankruptcy.
Business and family theft.

Polygraph testing is used by every major law enforcement agency in the United States and most foreign countries. Prosecutors use polygraph (lie detection) testing to assess a case before filing and to verify the truthfulness of witnesses. Defense attorneys use testing to determine defense strategy.

In Colorado, courts and probation officers are making regular polygraph and lie detector testing a condition of probation. The use of polygraph testing in the corrections area has greatly reduced the number of repeat offenders.

Post-Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing (PCSOT) is sweeping the nation. Probationers and parolees are required to take periodic polygraph tests to ensure they are complying with the conditions of release. The results are convincing; the behavior that was the originating issue is being greatly curtailed through the use of polygraphs.

It is a highly specialized type of testing and quite different from the usual criminal or PCSOT (sex offenders) testing. Lie detection for relationship needs is done in a low-profile, non-condemning approach by “specially trained” examiners who are experts in therapeutic polygraphs. If infidelity, relationship, or theft is the issue for which you need lie detection, we strongly suggest you avoid examination companies that deal in PCSOT testing. Relationship testing is done in a low-profile, non-condemning manner by “specially trained” examiners who specialize in therapeutic polygraphs. If relationship, infidelity, or theft is the issue for which you need lie detection, we suggest you avoid examination companies that deal in criminal testing.

Relationship testing is uniquely designed as “a bridge for healing” by uncovering and verifying truth. It is a very powerful process. Proof Positive Polygraph has done thousands of this type of exam and is considered to be the Colorado specialist in this area of lie-detection testing.

Relationship healing has many steps. After all the disclosures and changes have been made, many times doubt and fear on the part of the spouse remain. An offender who has changed their life and habits to improve cannot be questioned continually under suspicion and continues to heal. Lie detection can provide the bridge to truth needed. This is the only way for the offender to offer proof that they have indeed corrected their behavior. Without this absolute proof, how can both parties move forward?

Some medications and medical conditions can influence physiological responses and diminish tracings, but they do not produce erroneous outcomes. Examinees should continue taking their normal medications as prescribed by their doctors. If you are taking medication, notify your counselor or examiner, and they can evaluate any possible effect on the test.

We recommend that you stay with your usual routine concerning medications. However, if a client has a heart condition or is pregnant, we need to be informed, as there are stress levels in the testing process which should be addressed.

If someone has a medical condition, which could be negatively affected by increased stress levels, we would ask for approval/release by the treating physician.

Generally, most of our testing is done at one of our Proof Positive Polygraph offices, either in Denver or Colorado Springs.

However, some therapists prefer that we test their clients at their office locations. This is usually fine if planned in advance.