My Polygraph Experience | Former Green Beret

[@FNGACADEMY]

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[@iRagin179413]

Cover the psych exam I’ve ever seen anyone talk about it

[@depbugg]

Read it already!! Good stuff

[@jamescregg694]

It seems like every Special Operator is making a living on the internet, I don't mind, I enjoy the stories!

[@FNGACADEMY]

They have to find an outlet, it helps

[@faith4916]

Thanks

[@cristofierro2076]

The genuine happiness in “I’m here to get you guys selected” is why I keep coming back

[@FNGACADEMY]

👊👊

[@ArmedGringo45]

Couldn't agree more with this. I took my first with Homeland Security, was accused of cheating and totally bombed it. Took my next one with a police department, gave the same answers to the same questions and passed with flying colors. The two polygraphers were a night and day difference. Rule #1: never change or doubt an answer. Rule #2: see rule 1

[@josephgaray6933]

@FRWD its like flipping a 🪙. You can be truthful and have a clean record and you can still fail because the machine says so. Relax just go in there answers the questions and hope that you pass because its no you to pass. Its the machine and the poligraph examiner that decide whether you pass or not. It it was reliable you would see so many physchos working law enforcement. My best advice is to have a plan b. I failed the bp poligraph, i was truthful with a clean record and still failed. I dont feel bad because i already knew it was 50 50.

[@deker0954]

Not admissable in court.

[@Brickswol]

@@deker0954 Yeah, once I learned this it was a no brainer. I couldn't care less if they think I'm lying or not. It's literally just their dumba** interpretation of what they want to see. They don't know sht.

[@heron123100]

Exactly! If you doubt your answer that machine will pick up the slightest bit of nervousness. Some questions will be vague or you might not know how to answer them so you give your best answer and will naturally doubt yourself so it will think you are lying

[@pizzaparty-r1c]

My mom was a detective and polygraph examiner for a police department. When I was a teenager, she would take me with her to some of her training classes. I got to be a test dummy for the students there. I've probably been hooked up to at least 30 polygraphs. I can state for a fact that there is no pass or fail. Its all on how the examiner interprets the data on the graph. Some test I lied and still passed, others i told the truth and failed. Departments are really passing over good applicants over such a broken device. I was a bad kid growing up. Got into all kind of trouble. Smoked weed, stole things. Took a polygraph in my 20s for a correction officers position. I lied on every question. Guess what? I still got the job. One thing I learned and stuck by my whole life was to never ever confess to anything. Wise advice from my mother and my air force recruiter.

[@elvisacosta6666]

Negative. The examiner is interpreting the examinee's physiological responses to the relevant issued questions. Therefore, I, as the examiner, am not interpreting anything. I am simply counting the numbers on the graphs that were produced by the examinee when asked the relevant issued questions.

[@EndlngAnthem]

⁠@@elvisacosta6666 if you’re an examiner you have no idea what you’re talking about. Per IG in a report to congress an opinion is rendered based on interpretation of the readings. Meaning that opinion can be incorrect or correct, hence why people say there’s a 50/50 shot of passing one. TLDR if you’re examiner isn’t a dumbass maybe you’ll get a fair shake, if your examiner is a dumbass (I have personally caught one lying and he looked like a deer in headlights when he was caught because he realized he messed up) well like the author of this vid said you’re in for a ride.

[@Manderley1938]

For me this is what I suspected and you've confirmed. They're not worth a damn. So, thank you, what you've said is really valuable. (P.S. The 'bad' kids are always the most interesting.)

[@EndlngAnthem]

@@Manderley1938 dude it’s just typical interrogation methodology police are authorized to used. If you’re a capable interviewer you don’t need the box. I worked in a job previously where I supervised criminals and did the same thing (difference being I had physical evidence ahead of time before going down that road). People should be honest when applying for govt jobs, and I do not recommend trying to beat the system. What I will say is polygraphers need to be held to the same standard when they lie and try bullshitting people. IE they should be subject to disciplinary action when they go off the rails. If any polygrapher wants to disagree or say I’m wrong, well they should go read the OIG report sent to congress in 2006.

[@muldrowe]

I had to take a poly for my city's PD. The guy prefaced the test with a whole speech about his career as a detective and how he's done polygraphs to get confessions from all kinds of people. He was completely convinced his machine could tell him things I didn't even know I was thinking about. He left the room and came back in multiple times saying I was lying, calling me a thief, etc. He kept asking me questions in different ways trying to get me to change my answers, and got more and more frustrated when I didn't. He even told me I failed twice, but was going to "let me try again". Eventually I told him, "Look, if I failed, I failed. I'm not going to sit here and confess to something I've never done, so if we're done here could you please unhook me so I can go home? I don't want to break anything by taking it off myself." and he was like "WAIT, hold on, settle down. There's a WHOLE lot more to this test than just this." I'm not even sure what he meant by that, but then he left again and came back into the room with a different set of questions. After I answered those, he told me to grab my keys and walked me out. He wouldn't tell me if I passed or failed. Turns out I passed lol. Worst interview experience of my life. The keys to success: Don't change your answers from you pre-interview packet, and don't let him talk you into changing your answers during the interview/interrogation.

[@elvisacosta6666]

If you passed, then he is supposed to say, "You came out NDI, or "You passed so far." However, as part of this process, your charts will go up to our Quality Control folks at HQs. If they don't agree with my call, are you willing to come back and take the test again?" 99% of the time, if the examinee really wanted the job, they will say, "Yes, I'll take the test again." If you go, "NO," he is supposed to give you another polygraph exam that same day. But not more than two exams a day. Here again, however, how they administer the polygraph will be determined by the parameters or thresholds that agency is wanting that determines the types of questions being asked.

[@David-ug8jc]

@@elvisacosta6666wtf are you talking about? He has to retest the same day but can’t take 2 in one day?

[@elvisacosta6666]

The examiner went overboard. However, he is also providing you with his resume in order to tell you that he is experienced and knows how to run exams, in case, you're one of those idiots that try to beaty the instrument.

[@heron123100]

HAHAA these guys take their job too serious!

[@snowroaches]

I take a polygraph every time my wife asks if I completed a chore.

[@b_m3998]

😂🤣😂

[@FNGACADEMY]

those are not passible

[@ricojacobs6530]

@@FNGACADEMY that’s for damn sure

[@jose.ramoscaban]

😆😆

[@abusiness7450]

🤣🤣🤣

[@truth6851]

Nice info as always, I was /am certified as a voice stress analysis operator. Same function as a polygraph but detects stress levels in your voice so it can be used over the phone if needed. Point is, everything Buck is saying is 100% correct. These test only detect stress levels and plenty of people have stress when they know they are being questioned. The objective is to show you the chart and point out that you are being deceptive to see if you will change your story. Bottom line is they are tools to get a confession , not a magical box that knows when you lie.

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks brother! 👊

[@muldrowe]

CVSA is garbage. I was told by the lieutenant that the microphone could "measure my subconscious" by analyzing my voice. Complete comedy.

[@truth6851]

@@muldrowe ha , yeah that’s funny ! It does detect stress in your voice by showing a tightening of the chart pattern during answers. But that’s all it does.

[@elvisacosta6666]

VSA isn't as accurate as the polygraph instrument. And its not because I'm a polygraph examiner. I won't say where I was but I was in charge and they were using the VSA for their interrogations when I first arrived there. The mere fact they were using multiple relevant issue questions in there lengthy interrogations, skewed the results, unlike polygraph exams, where is only one issue being tested. Moreover, the training for the VSA in minimal, at best, compared to the 14 weeks of graduate level classes offered by the fed when training to become a polygraph examiner. Lastly, most police departments go for the VSA because it takes less time to train someone up and they are cheaper to buy than a polygraph instrument.

[@ghostscript2044]

@@truth6851 what happens if you naturally have tremors in your voice? (I have essential tremor disease)

[@Nekroman111]

I took 4 with CBP... 2 good polygrapher, and 1 bad one. Passed one the rest inconclusive. I got really really hit me and brought me down. If youre watching this because you were in a similar situation...DONT beat yourself up. Like he said, dust your shoulder off and keep trying!! I got into another law enforcement agency and i cant not imagine working with CBP and being unhappy. Everything happens for a reason, but dont quit, keep trying.

[@RagedContinuum]

CBP is awful - there's a vested interest in not passing applicants

[@Abeldlg]

Just failed the CBP poly. I agree, cannot make sense of it at all. I was told I was lying when I was not. They try to make you agree with the results no matter what. no matter what you say they basically try to make you lie and tell them something that never happened just because they say they have a reaction on the question being asked. I am no sure if it was only me but my experience also gave me a lot of cringe when the examiner stared at my face for like 3 straight minutes while saying nothing even asking him multiple times to continue or what was next?. I am so disgusted after that polygraph so I am not planning on reapplying in two years.

[@Poseidon_r35]

I failed the CBP polygraph two days ago. Totally ridiculous.

[@robjose5669]

This literally blows my mind cuz they are severely understaffed and hurting for people lol. All my buddies failed the cbp poly and they were all army and deployed and even spoke spanish.

[@latrailboss]

😭 just failed CBP, but passed LAPD I don't get it!!!

[@micaschnell5963]

So I had commented on your last vid when I was literally on my way to the recruiter. And I got my 18x contract brother! Got meps tommorow!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Nice!!!

[@ericbellgardt9909]

Any way you can share your experience on how that went and what you did leading up to it brother? And congrats man, go kill it !!!

[@micaschnell5963]

@@ericbellgardt9909 ya man. So my I have a friend who hooked me up with a local recruiter. He went ahead of me cause I had work and told them what I wanted and what not. So my recruiter stayed after hours for me to get there when I got off work. So when I showed up he had a idea of what I wanted. So when I got there he just asked me 18x huh? I said yes sir. Just asked some questions about me and what not. Then he had me take a practice Picat which is how they're doing the asvab now. Got my score back and got like a 75 AFQT score. He said that pretty good. Then before we went any farther he looked to see if there was any actual contracts out. There was one. So some how some way he reserved it for me until I took the actual Picat last night. Had me stressed out all night and morning cause you don't know the score. I called this morning and told them I finished the test. Went during my lunch break to see what I actually got. I sit down and he was like "what do you think you got?" I had no idea. I thought I flunked that shit. He smiles grab the sheet and it says 95 on it. I met and went beyond the score I needed. He then said you surprised me man. These contracts are extremely hard to get. Then we talked about meps and the confirmation test that I gotta take to lock that score in.

[@bigchicknboi6579]

Good luck bro

[@soldierski1669]

Don't drink Milk before the CS chamber. But it's fun to watch .

[@82lowe36id]

I applied with two departments when I ETSed. One was a Sheriffs Dept. After I took the poly test, they sent a letter and said I did not fail it, but I did not pass it. The letter went on to say that due to this I am banned from ever working for that department for life. The other poly I took was with Houston, TX PD and passed no problem. In the end I did not end up becoming an officer and with the way things are these days I am beyond thankful!!!

[@solutionmdd9]

Man so far the best video that talks about the polygraph, great work. I myself don't believe in the polygraph, I failed mine and I was calm and saying the truth and still failed so Goodluck for who ever needs to take it but honestly I haven't seen anyone explain it better than this!

[@jimmyvalzone5686]

A polygraph is used to calibrate your breathing, heart rate, and sweat glans. So they will ask calibrating questions first. Is your name ______, is your shirt this color, etc. Once they calibrate your levels, then they ask you questions to compare your bodies reaction to those questions. THEN......they will always say something to the affect of "You know on question #8 your heart rate changed. Is there something maybe you forgot to put on your background check that maybe you just remembered?" So Buck is correct. They are trying to not detect a lie, but to get you to admit that there is a discrepancy on your background application. It is only meant to get you to admit something that you didn't mention. A polygraph test is not admissible in court for a reason. They don't work. The investigator is the one who finds your lie.

[@taldozer]

spot on

[@mgoblue0970]

So basically you just repeated the video.

[@doccholo905]

Haven't, taken one, but I've taken a Voice Stress Analyzer. Guess it works somewhat similar, but with the voice levels.

[@thedesertrat_9514]

Took a polygraph yesterday. Not sure if I failed or if it was inconclusive, but long story short I’m disqualified from my application. They asked me relevant calibration questions like “Did you write the number 3?” and “Did you write the number 1?” to see what the reaction to a lie would be. The problem was I was nervous as shit and one of the questions on the test which was too open worded hit close to home with me and I remembered an incident that I felt guilty about that wasn’t on my background. This wasn’t anything criminal or serious, but something I knew was wrong that I had managed to move on from and forget. Unfortunately this guy used interrogation techniques and it worked. I wrote down the incident, which probably got me disqualified since it wasn’t on my initial background

[@elvisacosta6666]

You're wrong. And here's why. Polygraph exams are another investigative tool used during the course of a special government project requiring access to certain classified information or programs. Some call it a, "discriminator." Polygraph results are not the only vehicle used to filter applicants or existing employee. The instrument does get calibrated, but by the instrument's software. The questions you are referring to are called, "irrelevant issue questions." Pre-test interview is where the administrative aspect of the polygraph is discussed with the examinee. Health, Drug use/medications, pregnancy, etc. Then there is the acquaintance test. "Pick a number from 0 - 8 not being 0 or 8." So let's say you pick the number 4. I would tell you, when I ask you the question, "Did you write the number 4, I would want you to lie (directed lie)." This test is conducted to show the examinee that the instrument does work. Your physiological parameters will respond to the directed lie thus proving to you that the instrument does detect those physiological changes that do occur when the subject feels threaten by the question (discovery). Then the in-test, which is the actual polygraph exam itself. Three charts per test, with no more than two test a day. Otherwise, you have to give them 24-48 hours to recover before administering the test again. At times, the agency will bring in a different polygraph examiner to do the new tests. State agencies have different and less stringent standards than the feds even though the feds are trying to get the entire polygraph community on the same sheet of music. Standardized the requirements. Depending on what type of polygraph examiner you are, simply, are you a fed working for "the agency" requiring the polygraph? Are you a fed working for a federal law enforcement agency requiring the polygraph? Are you an intel polygraph examiner and do Counter-Intelligence (CI) scope polygraphs? The purpose and subsequent questions surround the type of job or mission the examinee is going to be either exposed to or actually participate in. Polygraph examinations are admissible in court but it depends on what federal court district you're in, and whether the prosecution proffers, with the defense's concurrence, to drop the charges, let's say, if the examinee comes up, "No Deception Indicated." Here again, depending on what the need is determines what types of questions are formulated to ask the examinee. Where the polygraph might not be admitted during trial, it can be used in a sentencing hearing. "Inconclusive ," is no longer used. Its now called, "No Opinion." Here again, there are similar reasons for coming up with a "No Opinion" call as I've already discussed in an earlier post. The main reason is, "What is the exam testing and the examinee's understanding of the questions. Therefore, if the physiological parameters (pneumos, galvanic skin response, and blood pressure and volume, are weak, its an indicator the examinee is either, 1) not paying attention to your questions, 2) doesn't understand your questions, and therefore needs clarity, or 3) they are simply conducting countermeasures. There are only two calls I am concerned about as an examiner; a "Deception Indicated, (DI)" and a, "No Opinion (NO)." Why? When an examinee goes DI, its my job to get him/her to admit or confess the thing. I then have them clarify, I re-write the question based on the new info, and then ask the question again in the new format. An "NO" is concerning because you never want an "NO" as an examiner because, 99% of the time, you did not psychologically set the examinee for the examine so its on you, and not the examinee.

[@jessiebedlam6094]

I've taken two in my life. The most professional one was conducted on me by the USSS during their applicant process. The person was very detailed in describing me what was going to happen. This test was 5 hours long so I did my part to ensure that I had plenty to rest and a good meal prior to the next day. Being relaxed is key as well as being honest. If you don't understand a question, don't be worried if you have to ask the question again, as you need to be 100% sure of what the interviewer is wanting from you. I stared at the wall so hard I thought it turned into liquid by the end of the test but I was explained I did well and continued in the applicant process.

[@cheezet100fyi]

LOL, I just took a polygraph and the wall started to play games with me, started to look like animals and by the end I swear the wall was turning into liquid as well.

[@bryancorrales9997]

Glad I’m not the only person with the wall experience

[@noyou9847]

One of the things I love most about you and your channel is the “I’m here to get you guys selected.” Down to earth, no BS advice and planning that can translate over to any other SOF/LEO group, or even other aspects of life. Much respect man! I’ll be taking the plunge when I finish up LE (or after last summer maybe sooner lol)

[@elvisacosta6666]

My only problem with this channel and similar channels that are "helping" people "get through" SFAS, is that no one, officially, gave them the authority to create these platforms and help, those who otherwise would not have been selected had it not been for channels like these. Why are you helping people that don't take their own initiative to work out on their own, and figure it out through trial and error and not a "gimme?" Simply, let the real assessors make the decision as to who gets selected. If they come to SFAS weak, then so be it, they get dropped. Same for the Q course.

[@danog129]

You've helped me pick my life back up and get in the grind! Nothing but love man keep up the good work

[@FNGACADEMY]

That’s awesome bro! 👊👊

[@hifiandrew]

I agree with what he said. It's a whole head game. That's it. It's just another interview. The reason agencies use them is because people fall for it, it does weed out stupid people. The name of the game is getting you to admit to stuff. So don't do it, don't change your story. Part of the head game is they will tell you that your answer was suspicious or you might be lying on something. -- they're bluffing. Don't fall for it. My advice: just play the game, be cool and calm, pretend to take them seriously, don't fall for their bluffing, stick to your guns and you'll be fine.

[@lv2run1]

I am a Sex Offense Specific Therapist. We use polygraphers all the time. In Colorado individuals convicted of sex offenses are required to take a poly every 6 months. We are trying to get disclosures from the clients in order to increase public safety through disclosures, not necessarily whether or not they are truthful or deceptive. As far as reliability, my humble opinion is that although it is useful, it really is hard for me to say that I trust the results 100% of the time. I would say I trust them 70% of the time and the person doing the exam makes a HUGE difference. Some individuals seem to do better than others, lots of different variables to consider. I think what Mr. Rodgers is saying is valid, great info for the public! Especially on a polarizing topic that is loaded with myth and misunderstanding. Thanks!!!

[@G19xray]

I’m considering law enforcement once I’m out. I appreciate you going over this man!

[@FNGACADEMY]

got you bro

[@tomsteen2492]

Chose wisely on what cities and agencies that seek out.

[@G19xray]

@@tomsteen2492 i appreciate this response man, I’ll call around and do my research so I can make and informed decision

[@G19xray]

@@CM-hd4pb thanks man I appreciate the solid info you gave me!

[@bootLima]

Awesome video brother! Have a lot of buddies in law enforcement and sometimes it’s hilarious how hard they try to get you to admit something

[@FNGACADEMY]

they overdo it for sure lmao

[@xChristine]

There are 3 types of questions that show up on a typical Poly: Irrelevants - Questions such as "Is your name Bob?" The polygrapher tells you that these are control questions, but they're not. They're totally irrelevant and don't really get considered in your chart. Control Questions - These are questions designed to make you think they're relevant. The polygrapher will tell you they're designed to tell if you're the "type of person" who would commit a crime. They sound like, "in the past year, have you lost your temper with a loved one?" The polygrapher wants you to say No about this, and they expect everyone to be lying. This is the control, as it is designed to elicit what a "lie" looks like for the suspect. Relevant Questions - These are direct questions about the thing you're being interrogated on. They're phrased like, "Did you kill Jane Doe" or "Did you steal the money from the safe." If your responses to the Relevant Questions spike higher than the Control Questions, the polygrapher makes the determination that you're showing deception. None of the things being measured on your body are indicators of honesty or deception. Spikes in the test can be caused by any number of things: eye movement, gas pains, reflux, itches in your body, tics, mental/learning disabilities such as ADHD, GAD or Autism Spectrum... even simply being stressed about the nature of the question can elicit a response. If you're being investigated for the murder of a loved one and you're innocent, you can fail a polygraph simply through the stress of being ASKED whether you're guilty of the crime. You can also fake these responses quite easily (control questions - hint hint). Polygraphers will tell you they can tell the difference. But, when put to the test, no polygrapher has been able to demonstrate this ability at any better rate than chance. Personally, I would never EVER voluntarily submit to a polygraph without consulting with an attorney, and I would never take a polygraph for any job, rank or clearance. It's an absolute injustice that the government uses these tests to determine anything... much less who is worthy of protecting our country.

[@elvisacosta6666]

And when did you go to poly school? And which one?

[@Mycole]

Can't tell what's making feel like this guy is the cool supervisor that always lays it out straight for you. Thank you!

[@pyeitme508]

Useful bro and third 🥉...

[@FNGACADEMY]

👊👊

[@pyeitme508]

@@FNGACADEMY thanks for the like, wish for video about your preferred tactical gear while u were in the Green Berets.

[@corneliusduplessis3108]

Lots of love and Respect for you and what you're doing Sean, please don't get tired of doing what you are doing, I know there is a young kid somewhere watching your channel getting inspired by this and will keep them on the straight and narrow for the time being until going in Selection, I am buying your book, please advise me on the process to get your signature, [e-mail]

[@samsquanchf4321]

Heading out on an 18x contract on 4/27. Thanks for the free info brotha. Love the videos.

[@higherscores2677]

Yeah I guess I wasn't so lucky, it was the last step in my CBP hiring process and she had me off and on the machine for eight hours convinced I was trying to manipulate the machine. Insane the amount of power given to one person who happened to changed the course of my life and not for the better. No wonder Border Patrol has a hiring problem.

[@truly-oni3945]

Same happened to me. I was told I was manipulating the test when I legit don't know how.

[@noshow22]

They're not trying to hire anyone.

[@latrailboss]

What state did you take your poly?

[@elvisacosta6666]

If she felt that way, andf not knowing her agency's policies on administering poly exams, she should have stopped the exam and tested you using a countermeasures format to determine whether, and if in fact, your were using countermeasures. Albeit I never made mentioned about this in my other writings on this channel, some departments cannot afford to send their examiners to the federal poly school so, they go to civilian run schools that might be a bit easier than the fed school. I went to the fed school in '99, for then, legacy US Customs Service, now HSI. Once I retired from the fed, I became a civilian/private examiner using federal standards when administering poly exams.

[@marconopolo5723]

And there’s dudes who get thru just to go on and beat the shit out of their wives and get fired 😂😂😂

[@adamkreuz9068]

They never told me I failed but the PD rejected me 6 months later. Holy shit the polygraph was a horrible experience. Every time they asked a prodding question I felt my heart jump out, I just couldn't calm down. I felt like I was strapped in to the electric chair.

[@elvisacosta6666]

If a metal bowl was not placed on your head, then it wasn't an electric chair.

[@backyardexercise.2217]

lol, I just wanna thank you Buck for your many videos, I really wanna thank you man, I know you aint making very much money from this channel, and I just appreciate your actual detail in your videos.

[@MrPetey007]

Congratulations on the book! Just ordered it , can't wait to read it .

[@bryanbaldwin8284]

Buck, can you please do a video on the language course. It’s long and I’m sure there’s a lot that goes into it, tests, day to day while in the language portion. Also can you test out if you’re bilingual? Keep the good stuff comin’

[@BlackCapGaming]

Also Ive heard people who speak a second language already can skip the course? Is this true and what language skill level do they need to be at?

[@jackdowdell6684]

I heard it was removed from the Q in 2020

[@jimgood1949]

I understand that if you are already bilingual, they will probably send you to a course for a different language to expand your capabilities.

[@micaiahwooten]

I forgot get which video it was is, but Buck said if you were bilingual, the army would try and double dip and send you to a different language.

[@DavidLopez-vg7gr]

im under the impression for every language you get bonus pay for like up to 4 languages so if you only speak two theres still motivation to better yourself so if youre gonna skip the course just because you know two youre not gonna be the best of the best and isnt that why you want to be SF

[@georgel.3357]

Many, many moons ago, I applied to my local PD. One of the steps in the application process was a polygraph test. I lied on it, not all or most of it, just on 1 or 2 questions....and I passed. As long as you believe the lie, the machine wont be able to tell the difference. Also, don't volunteer any additional info, tell them what they need to know and move on.

[@elvisacosta6666]

Bad advise. As a polygraph examiner, I know that life throws crazy shit at us, and at times we have done things that we're not proud of. I get it. But being deceptive about it does not help you. The instrument does in fact tells the difference.

[@josecavazos1869]

@@elvisacosta6666 well he passed the exam.

[@elvisacosta6666]

@@josecavazos1869 Well, he was lucky.

[@ismaelsaldivar1951]

@@elvisacosta6666 not really because if you believe what you are saying then ur telling the truth

[@elvisacosta6666]

@@ismaelsaldivar1951 your post made no sense. What you believe and what is factual makes all the difference in how you respond to the relevant issue questions.

[@Ghostweston]

Dude I had the same experience. Did it for my local police department and passed it no problem. Was kicked out of process for whatever reasons later on. I applied to another department and went though polygraph and failed it three times in a row. I wasn’t lying, I told them literally everything I’ve ever done. But they seemed convinced I was lying and it made me nervous not because I was lying but because I felt like I was doing something wrong and was worried I was going to fail. End of the day, I said fuck it, wasn’t my fault. Special Forces sounds like a better career choice to me anyways.

[@djcity1]

It's an outdated system. My polygrapher tried to get something out of me and looked suspiciously at me just because I've never been in any real trouble, almost to the point where I sorta felt guilty because of it. After the mind games, he passed me.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

It's old but it isn't outdated, because people do regularly slip up and lie and are caught in the process of trying to trick the polygraph and lose sight of the big picture. Like he said, the only bad part is if the person conducting the test doesn't know what they are doing, but think they do. Even false rejects work because no one who is told they failed a polygraph thinks they should lie, they are motivated to be more truthful the next time around to pass. That in itself is the magic of it.

[@jshmlmprt]

Bro. Caught you on ones ready, heard a bit of your story, caught the book plug and realized I purchased it THE DAY it came out. I'm almost finished with it but almost don't want to because its such a good read. Without getting into the sauce, I connect with you on your childhood traumas and your perspective was just what I needed to get shit going. I'm just getting acquainted with my "dragon" but I'm feeling motivated. Much love brother

[@hallojaf]

Just grabbed this on audible. Looking forward to listening to it.

[@rolandosantiago8045]

I had a bad polygrapher who insisted that I was “lying too well” and that I needed to lie like I meant it. 🤷‍♂️

[@FNGACADEMY]

Lmao

[@maverickthegr8]

Was it for Customs? Lmaooo...

[@rolandosantiago8045]

@@maverickthegr8 na bro. My clearance 😆. Dude was pissed.

[@taldozer]

There are SOF "jobs" that require a poly and specifically there are "jobs" in SF that require it. Buck is correct a poly is not needed for a TS or TS/SCI. However, some TS/SCI require a CI Poly. Now, generally you will not take a life style poly in SOF. In my time I have taken at least a half dozen CI polys and one life style. The CI poly is good for 5 years but many be required to be updated for security reasons. So depending what rabbit hole you go down in SOF or in SF you will be required to have a poly. Buck congrats on the book!

[@FNGACADEMY]

appreciate the insight! and thank you!

[@calebkillough8571]

Book will arrive at my house Sunday! Super pumped!!

[@brandonflaherty5692]

Took one for border patrol. Was honest throughout the whole process, and when it came to the polygraph, I was honest and didn’t lie, but failed. Very sad.

[@alz.7716]

Same background as you. The polygrapher I had was exactly like the bad stereotype that you described. Great G-2 on your part.

[@FNGACADEMY]

its the worst, I actually met a dude who had the same exact polygraph examiner and had the same terrible experience

[@m2024532]

I had to do a retake today for a polygraph. The first time the fire alarm went off, and he told me that I was a Russian Spy...( I wanted to ask if he sees my skin color). When I went to retake it today, he said I did well on the Foreign Affairs/Security questions, but the suitability he told me I was failing the test. He had to move the blood pressure cuff, and the finger monitors to the palm of my hand. He left the room for 5 mins at one point, and came in and asked if i had anything to hide. I said no, he continued the test, and once again asked if had anything to hide. I said no, and then he sent me on my way (the last part was the interview after the polygraph)

[@adambilliot932]

This video is old but helped me take my polygraph today. I passed! I had remembered that the polygrapher was not my friend.

[@kurtweber7085]

"They know if you got nervous." Classic.

[@michaelnyden8056]

It's not so simple, I was in the final step of being hired on in a federal LEO position and was completely honest in my application screen, then on the poly I was all worried and nervous because a homicide detective friend of mine told me they once had a polygrapher that said five time throughout his career that someone was guilty when the detective proved beyond any doubt that the person was innocent, so after my poly I was so relieved and thought to myself why was I so worried that was not that bad and I knew I had passed with flying colors as I wasn't guilty of any of the things they were concerned with and shift in anyway from the info on my pre poly application/screen, no new information was introduced because I already disclosed everything. Long story short, I got a one sentence email the following week saying I failed and am banned from that agency for life, so yes they do in fact go off the polygraph readings if you are nervous or react in any way even if you are not guilty of that thing or have never done that thing, it's not just about admitting to something verbally...this is a big rumor that I've seen and heard and is false, they will take the actual readings off the device and fail you, if you are a nervous person or have trouble being calm and even find the question and serious nature of the question the least bit jarring or even if you hear the question and understand it's important to passing this test, etc you will react in a normal human way unless you are slightly sociopathic or something. I have found from talking to others that those with no drug history usually fail as they are super suspicious of those individuals and assume going into the test you are a liar and assume everyone has done drugs. After this I lost all respect for the polygraph and for the agent administering my test as well as somewhat for the agency in terms of the implications of those they actually let in and those they keep out, it's a joke of a test and just a way to "cull the heard" of applicants at the final stage. My recommendation is not to roll the dice, if you are very clean cut individual, nervous person when it comes to tests, do not waste a year or two in a pipeline for a job only to be cut at this last stage on a junk machine as laid out in this video. Failing this test also really makes you bitter for a while and messes with your psyche in many ways. Just read all the comments about people who had to take the test multiple times or with many times with different departments here, if a poly was accurate in any way, it would be impossible to fail one time and pass another time with same or similar questions! My polygrapher did everything possible to get the device to fail me in my opinion, he did the walk out for a few minutes, inflated the blood pressure cuff higher on my arm to tourniquet pain levels where my arm was tingling, moved the electrodes on my hands, he clearly thought I was cheating or just wanted to meet some quota of failures to show he was "protecting" the agency from bad applicants or just generally didn't like me and was determined to get some kind of reading to fail me. You've been warned on the poly, it's junk and from 1st hand I can tell you it will fail you even if you are being honest on things depending on your personality.

[@jensb6522]

Failed mine miserably today. The examiner spends 15 minutes between each “test” talking about all the questions that will be on the next section, how I feel about them, this that and the other thing. Then is like “just focus on my voice and nothing else.” Wtf. How is that possible? There is no way you can spend 15 minutes talking about something and not dwell on it when they ask you the question.. and then you fail. I honestly believe that it didn’t matter if I would have said yes, no, spaghetti, or any other word you can think of I still would have failed. Abolish the polygraph.

[@checo8187]

Once you are flagged as having to much baggage, the department will fail you even if Jesus himself was answering for you.

[@jmanj3917]

2:00, lol...yessir! Also, don't think you're going to "outsmart" the machine...They have a pretty good idea about false results from meds and other "tricks".

[@adammiller9628]

If you're not subscribed then what are you doing with your life?

[@FNGACADEMY]

👊👊

[@insert-name-here3350]

A good interrogator could do their job without a polygraph. A bad interrogator will let the polygraph do their job for them.

[@FNGACADEMY]

agreed. detectives do it all the time

[@ryanjones4917]

Perfectly stated.

[@elvisacosta6666]

That's inaccurate as well. Again, its a tool used by the investigators to assist him in corroborating the information he has been provided during his investigation. As a senior special agent/polygraph examiner for legacy US Customs, I would always tell the special agents, to ask their subjects if they were willing to take a polygraph. Now, I did notice that many of these agents would not want to use the polygraph because if I got an admission or confession from the subject, the special agents would feel that I had taken all of their glory; that I would be credited with closing the case. Personally or professionally, I don't care who gets the credit.

[@arianmoore4474]

Hands down the best video on polygraphy probably on the Internet on the Internet. I've taken 3 myself for myself for 3 different 3 letter agencies in my experience was similar to yours except it was 2 bad ones and a good one. Had "bad" cop, "good" cop, the actual professional polygrapher that didn't try to lie about the machine and what it did. (No bs numbers test) etc. Whether you pass or fail 100% depends upon the dynamics between you and the interrogator/polygrapher

[@FNGACADEMY]

couldnt agree more

[@elvisacosta6666]

My job as a polygraph examiner is a seeker of truth. The word, "truth," is based on the examinee's physiological responses to the relevant issue questions. Good cop bad cop - Not in polygraph exams. Yes, do I have to make you like me? Of course, you're not going to admit or confess to an asshole, are you? And keep in mind, I'm analyzing everything about you from the minute I get your application, police report, etc., and confirm it when I interview you. Here too, what are the thresholds/tolerance levels, that the agency that is requiring you to take a polygraph consider acceptable? That determines the types of questions being posed. Simple example, If I ask you, "Have you ever taken any illegal drugs that were not prescribed to you by a medical doctor." If you respond with, "I smoked weed for a year." My next question would be, how many times a day did you smoke weed for that year. Then I would re-write the question to read, "Other than what you told me, have you ever taken any illegal drugs that were not prescribed to you by a medical doctor. If you told me everything you should clear that question. if you don't, then you felt threatened by your discovery and responded in a physiological manner that indicated deception.

[@EndlngAnthem]

@@elvisacosta6666 so ill go by posts you have posted on here. It seems like everytime someone who has some deal of credibility, in this case its a green beret who went through sere school, questioned the use of this machine. An individual who identifies themselves as an examiner comes into counter the message. This happened on another video where the video maker was a retired DEA SA. Part of me suspects, maybe you have decent intentions, and are trying to educate people. The other part of me believes that you're coming on here to do damage control. Ie an applicant will watch this and when they have to go take one of these, the polygrapher won't get a reading on them since they watched this video and think the detective, SA, or officer is full of shit when talking to them. Here is the last thing I will say about the usage of this in hiring. There have been a number of times where a person has passed a polygraph, and then derogatory information is developed during a background investigation. I.E usually information that should have been disclosed, or if the person administering the exam is so fantastic at conducting the exam they would have obtained this information. Now if the exam was used after an investigation where field work has been done, to verify information different story. What I just described doesn't happen, because doing the exam before a background (costs thousands of dollars) is more cost efficient. To put it bluntly obtaining the truth takes longer than 45 minutes or 4 to 5 hours, which is how long exams can last.

[@Roger-il8iw]

A lot of times the secret service will tell people they failed to get a reaction. Then a few days later you learned that you actually passed. The rude questions are part of the polygraph. Every examiner has their style. If you fail, don’t be surprised if they call you later and say you passed.

[@thebunnisher109]

I had a good friend not even make it to the first question (with a three-letter) because they were convinced he was trying to cheat it because he was so nervous.

[@daconqueror101]

This is 100%. Two types of polygraphers and that determines the outcome.

[@dlvox5222]

Attended SERE in 1987. Fun stuff. Won’t elaborate and spoil it for others but would just say enjoy it. You will learn a lot about yourself mentally.

[@600GRANT]

There is a reason we cannot submit polygraph results as evidence in criminal investigations but we can use two other techniques that can detect deception in both verbal and written statements.

[@illuminat9604]

My first polygraph test was for loyalty to my new employer. The employer wanted to know if I'll be loyal to him. What happened 20 minutes and eight questions later ,I failed. The polygrapher was very inexperienced if. A month later, I went through another polygraph test with a different polygrapher and I passed it.

[@NO_ID94]

I took it the investigator knew everything about me before I even said anything. Then we went into my employment credit and education. A bunch of yes and no questions 3hr interrogation

[@gabrielsanchez2]

Just finished your book in two days. I’m hoping for another book from you. Come on Buck! I would like to read about your combat experience.

[@FNGACADEMY]

more to come!

[@gabrielsanchez2]

@@FNGACADEMY I will definitely buy any book from you. I’m now going back to continue reading Eagle Down: the last special forces fighting...

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I was injured prior to this test. I went through this when I worked for the DOJ. I didn’t lie, I’m just that messed up!

[@ChrisWatson762]

I did one for a three letter agency and I'd describe the Lifestyle Poly as 'mind rape'. Seriously. I was told I passed but after all that shit I went through the contract got cancelled. Go figure.

[@saint52vvs]

Luv seeing this dude get his come uppins

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks brother

[@saint52vvs]

@@FNGACADEMY nah man, thank you for sharing your life with us and your service.

[@codym3380]

Man the polygraph gave me so much anxiety and I honestly have lived a pretty clean life. Just a stressful thing. Told them about smoking pot when I was 19 and got dismissed from my conditional hire. Waited a couple years and applied again and the same guy administered my poly even though it was with a different agency. He was a dickhead but passed it, start FTO next month

[@b49730]

Some agencies have policies about drug use. Most agencies don’t want you smoking weed or any other drug within 3-5 years. Maybe it was because of the time of smoking weed?

[@Cbr978]

BS Polygraph almost cost me not to get a job in the career I wanted to do, thankfully I was hired anyway. Polygraphs can ruin the lives of good people.

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

It ruined my life. I didn't lie about anything. I was accused of so many things.

[@theeotakufam6825]

Mine was a shit show. That polygraph exam stressed me out

[@marke6261]

Ask for a retest if you suspect an incompetent examiner. Good Advice!

[@HectorMalone-j6f]

A great book to read about polygraphs is The Polygraphist. It's a novel but it tells you all the tricks they use.

[@ShadowSid_]

I've got that outro song stuck in my head and I'm lovin it

[@FNGACADEMY]

i like it!

[@Blackbay1010]

I failed my Poly for FBI police in NYC. There wasn’t an option to ask for a second try or another tester ? Idk if I can try out again but man horrible experience. One of the worst experiences

[@elvisacosta6666]

FBI polygraph examiners are not the best examiners out there. But then again, I've said this before, there are good and bad of everything in this world, to include polygraph examiners.

[@georgeramos3437]

Did you lie on the exam?

[@himehime1629]

they're not meant to provide if you're telling the truth or not, it's meant for you to admit to something that might not make you a suitable candidate. There's people who can lie on the thing and pass it. The polygrapher may even come off as more of an interrogator through the process because he really wants to make you give the most honest answer

[@gameocalypse6040]

Your story reminds me of an episode of forensic files where king shit private detective used a polygraph and other science and pseudoscience techniques to catch the bad guy. The other side in the case tore apart all of his work because he had no idea how to do any of it properly. That stuff gets dangerous when you think about the potential to let in people to one of these agencies who may have normally failed the test..crashed and burned it.. compared to keeping people out who would pass with flying colors normally. Hopefully the people that get screwed know enough to ask for a do-over with a different polygrapher, and of course more than just this test would be put under a microscope to keep the crazies out either way.

[@BostonsF1nest]

That’s why polygraph results are inadmissible in court as evidence even tho a lot of times, especially in high profile murder cases, the defense team will give their client a polygraph to decide on whether or not they should take the stand. The results of the test aren’t made known to the prosecution, or even the fact that they did it, it’s usually just a pre-trial thing for the lawyers of the defendant. For example, in 1994 when OJ Simpson hired Bob Shapiro as his lead attorney, Bob gave OJ a polygraph test before the trial started and he failed miserably. The only two other people who knew about it at the time were F. Lee Bailey and Robert Kardashian.

[@elvisacosta6666]

Your first half of your reply i s incorrect. Read my other posts. The second half is correct from the stand point, that OJ's attorneys gave him a polygraph exam to see if he would pass or fail in case the prosecution asked him to take one. So, the defense's tactic was very plausible. Had he passed, I'm sure his attorneys would have provided the results to the prosecution. The prosecution would obviously request the defense's examiner's resume, and qualifications. If the prosecution sees the poly results and is satisfied with the examiner's qualification, then more than likely, they will drop the case? Of course, the severity of the crime is also at play in the decision making process to try or not try the defendant.

[@titustoro7661]

Hey man, love the channel. Can you please make a video talking about PSYOP, specifically if and in what capacity does PSYOP attach to SF?

[@nswfuramadi1508]

37F can be attached to SF units or like mine, working with Navy bubbas in Iraq. Have to be on the Tactical side of PSYOP to go have Fun..alot has changed since I retired from Bragg. Good Luck!

[@broflo3875]

The Psych exam for police was more intense than the polygraph.

[@iRagin179413]

That’s bs too lol

[@broflo3875]

@@iRagin179413 Yea, but there has to be some sort of way to weed out applicants.

[@Steven_DunbarSL]

I get my asvab scores next week. I'm hoping I didn't do to bad on auto and shop, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information. The rest of it was pretty easy.

[@FNGACADEMY]

Can always retake it 👊

[@Steven_DunbarSL]

@@FNGACADEMY is it normal to not do the Assembling Objects category? I'm not sure if its because it was administered by my school or what.

[@G19xray]

@@Steven_DunbarSL yo dude, the GT score is the one that counts. Focus on Vocab(WK) math(MC) and the word math problems(AR). If you did well in Those three you should have a good gt score. The lowest score for sf right now is 105. Forget about the afqt score. Just focus on the gt

[@devildeathhell547]

Thanks again wow i really am just keeping all this knowledge

[@Spanishproject123100]

Hey, Great video as always. Just listened to your podcast on Cleared Hot. Super interesting. I know you mentioned your childhood, but that was pretty insane. I loved the story about the long-haired OGA dude. The whole series of stories around that deployment was super interesting. Thanks for all the content you put out.

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks bro 👊

[@Mzgoldenhoney]

I'm reading your book now. Awesome but kinda sad. 😊

[@TheMisterOctober]

My inner grunt makes me want to lift weights with this dude.

[@simohammed2011]

My experience with the polygraph examiner wasn’t great at all. The examiner showed some anger attitude the whole time, she made me nervous because she kept threatening me to ask me to leave( she asked me a ton of date and details about some traffic violations I had 7 years ago, I told her I don’t remember dates of many years ago, I need to check my application form so I can give you the right dates; she goes: ok, then she was like, never mind, I will put that you aren’t prepared)..this was before she started to polygraph test. She was talking with an anger tone the whole time, she warned me that she would ask me to leave if I’m not specific with the answer and ask her again for an explanation…because I got nervous and uncomfortable, I gave her the wrong year date of my diploma because I was feeling nervous and uncomfortable. I don’t know if I’ll be able to pass the test, but I had a terrible experience and I feel like I was abused psychologically.

[@EndlngAnthem]

That's the point, its an interrogation. They do it to try prying other info about you, because most people omit things from their application. Its like anything else some examiners are good some are flat out terrible at their job because they're shitty interviewers. The actual interview is far more important than the machine readings. The problem with how they conduct these things is that in a typical interrogation (criminal related) they have evidence to confront a person with. In polygraphs all theyll have is your application you submitted.

[@shahnawazelahi1802]

Can you do a video on completing a security interview for a top secret clearance? Or give me some tips?

[@CarloAmador]

I love this video. I’m going to take my polygraph in a week for Deputy Sheriff position. I’m 19 years old. I’m not proud of the stupid shit I did as little kid. I need this job. My life depends on it. My daughters life depends on it.

[@WisdomGuy777]

Later in my hiring process with the CBP, I will be taking one. I’m nervous, but I will tell the truth.

[@joec4251]

Had to do it twice in 4yrs, for TS/BI, then again 2yrs later for TS/SBBI with SCI billets...96B/35F...first time was weird, second one was by my CI friend, wasn't bad...

[@mariomantilla287]

Buck man did a lot of small guys make it through selection? Feel like if you’re 155 or under you don’t stand a chance with all the rucking.

[@vatolocooperations6111]

Some security companies and security training centers require u to take a polygraph as well. Even when I provided armed security and executive protection to certain people in aviation industry ((cough drone makers)) I equally hate polygraphs and voice analysis exams.

[@elvisacosta6666]

Yes, as a condition of employment, or if there is a theft issue, security, pharmaceutical and financial institutions can require a polygraph exam.

[@huskyaonecee7568]

Rock on! Another great video!

[@Nonya007]

I took a polygraph for border patrol and apparently the polygrapher said I was showing deception when being asked about committing a serious crime, and the dude was basically trying to get a confession out of me, like what?! 😂 he ended up failing me lol

[@alemartinez1323]

did he told you right away you fail, or they send you an email with results?

[@willowwonderbull7100]

i have failed 2 different tests on both the stock questions and the actual ones

[@StatmanRN]

My cousin was a homicide detective. Told me about one interigation where they used a printer that said SUBJECT IS LYING and got a confession

[@FNGACADEMY]

lmfao!

[@marc8178]

Just bought the book today

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thank you!!

[@michael-4481]

Just finished your book. Definitely recommend it!!

[@FNGACADEMY]

thank you!!

[@oshdallas]

Just curious does SF do a CI polygraph, lifestyle, or both?

[@KaiserDragonTV]

I have PTSD anixty misc tic discord ... and passed it about 3 times in the south / pretty sure they let me pass with the inconclusive i got I went for sheriff in VA and the guy did seem to be trying to witch hunt and was diging in questions in areas outside the standard I was recently outa a divorce and dateing and all that and he was digging in and I got inconclusives

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

“Hot garbage juice” Hahahahaha I love this guy.

[@starguy2718]

I was in Signal Corps (enlisted), held a TS/Crypto clearance; never took a polygraph test.

[@ShadowF305]

I gotta take mine next month for TS for DOD , I’m a little nervous but i have nothing at all to hide lol

[@thegoathimself9023]

I can’t believe how fast your channel grew, it seems like you were at 5k yesterday you’re killing the KZbin game man!

[@rob_7775]

A truth, wizard in combination with one of these machines, I bet would be a deadly combination.

[@ericingham3343]

Did you ever get the chance to work with Air Force SOST? If so, could you do a video about them? Great content you're putting out btw! Possibly one of my favorite channels

[@1KDave]

I personally know a few guys that have been though it all. They said the paperwork for the clearances was a lot worse. One was a secret special access.... filled out the huge pile of paperwork... a digit on an address from like 15 years prior was off and he had to do it all over again. Had a neighbor that was a computer guy.... one day got a knock on the door and was told that he had applied for a clearance and they were investigating him and had questions.... told them I did not know him that well but seemed to live a normal life and never saw anything out of the ordinary.... they thanked me for my time and went to the next neighbor. Was obvious it was not the normal special access investigation. I can handle being grilled.... went though a long custody battle in court that lasted years.... but paperwork? Can’t stand it

[@Hayden_981]

Hey, I hope you (or anyone with Military experience). I want to join the Army and get a degree and would also like to join SF. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with Scoliosis. I was wondering what can I do to stay under the 20 curve degree limit and are people with Scoliosis allowed in SF?

[@danielcarrillo4385]

I failed my first one but I'm hoping one of the next 3 agencies will hire me....had a friend fail 5 before he passed one

[@jm8997]

Polygraph sucks but just stick to your question and don't change it. Relax and you will breeze through it

[@tgreen603]

Nerve racking! Ive done one in the past and it sucks. It fucking sucks! And my book hasn't come yet!!!!!! Sad times man!