How to Choose the Right Certified Polygraph Examiner in Oklahoma

 Working with the right certified polygraph examiner significantly affects the reporting and verification you need to move forward with any investigation. Whether that is trying to confirm the previous history of a potential employee or confirming assumptions in an ongoing legal battle, you want expertise and experience to end with a consistent outcome. Here are some of the aspects you should always look for in a potential examiner.

Verify Credentials

A certified polygraph examiner should be . . . certified! You don’t want some charlatan without the proper stamp of approval trying to fleece you, your team, or your company out of money. Always make sure there is a certification involved with an easy-to-trace confirmation number.

The same is true for any Oklahoma licensing. Without these credentials, you cannot be sure the examiner offers the detailed analysis, insight, and consistency you would need in a polygraph.

Look for Memberships

Another clear indication you have a professional on your side is to double-check for any association memberships. For example, our founder, David Otwell, is a full member of the American Polygraph Association, the American Association of Police Polygraphists, and the Oklahoma Polygraph Association. He carries these associations as well as the insurance for our business at Truth Verification Polygraph Services.

Request a Curriculum Vitae

The point of a “Curriculum Vitae” is to confirm the history and education of a potential examiner. The other name for the Curriculum Vitae is CV (otherwise known as a resume). In most cases, your practitioner will have a LinkedIn profile or website where you can verify the school they attended, work experience from the past, and any other connections that better assure you have a professional capability of handling your specific examination request.

Ensure Ongoing Education on Techniques and Tools

The more the certified polygraph examiner you choose is open to learning new techniques and technologies surrounding the industry, the better. This demonstrates they want to remain on top of their game and are open to finding the best potential solution with the most consistent results to further the role of examiners. Accuracy and reliability are the bread and butter of polygraph examiners.

Ask Questions!

Our last bit of advice is to feel comfortable asking questions. The examiner you are selecting should be open to your questions (within reason) and willing to answer as completely as possible without violating any NDA or privacy concerns. That willingness speaks volumes to their commitment to excellence and customer service.

Start with Our Team

Of course, the best way to ensure you’re working with a certified polygraph examiner with years of experience, an incredible work/education history, and many clients from agencies, law enforcement, businesses, and legal teams is to hire Truth Verification Polygraph Services. 

Led by David Otwell, we have consistent reporting and attention to detail that provides the peace of mind you’ll get answers to all your questions. Give us a call today, and let’s schedule an appointment for your upcoming polygraph session.