Welcome!
No Deception Indicated is a newsletter and archive built for working polygraph examiners who care about competence, clarity, and common sense.
The name comes from the diagnostic opinion familiar to all of us — but it also reflects the purpose of this project: to present information with no fluff, no politics, and no deception. Just thoughtful, experience-based insight into what works, what doesn’t, and what’s coming next in the world of polygraphy.
Who This Is For
If you’re a practicing examiner — whether working in law enforcement, clinical settings, or private practice — you’ve probably noticed how much noise exists in the polygraph world. Research that doesn’t reflect real-world testing. Opinions masquerading as standards. And constant debates that do little to improve how we actually do the job.
This site cuts through that.
Here you’ll find:
- Plainspoken articles on evolving test formats and techniques
- Critical looks at polygraph research — the good, the bad, and the biased
- Discussions on scoring, psychology, and AI integration
- And tools and templates developed from real-world experience
Who’s Behind This
About the Author
I'm a career polygraph examiner and instructor with decades of field experience both in the U.S. and abroad. Over the course of my career, I’ve conducted thousands of polygraph examinations, trained law enforcement professionals at every level, and developed curriculum used by major government agencies and international training programs.
My work has taken me across the United States and to countries including Canada, Mexico, Iraq, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and Barbados — delivering instruction in polygraphy, intelligence, public corruption, and criminal investigation.
I’ve contributed to published research in peer-reviewed journals, served as a curriculum developer and instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), and authored the professional text Focused Interviewing, now in its third edition. I'm a court-recognized expert in polygraph, interview and interrogation, and investigative procedures.
As a Nationally Certified Forensic Law Enforcement Polygraph Examiner (AAPP #1646), I hold a certification recognized globally and awarded only to law enforcement professionals. I’ve also served as a government adviser, program manager, and mentor with deep expertise in HUMINT, narcotics enforcement, and operational planning.
I’ve been honored to serve as a Train-the-Trainer for instructor development programs, and I maintain instructor-level certification through POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training).
I am a full member and certified instructor with:
- The American Polygraph Association
- The American Association of Police Polygraphists
- The National Polygraph Association
🔍 Areas of Expertise
- Advanced Polygraph Examination & Instruction (including PCSOT)
- Interview & Interrogation Techniques
- Criminal Investigations (Domestic & International)
- Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Source Management
- Public Corruption & Human Trafficking Investigations
- Intelligence Evaluation & Dissemination
- Instructor Development & Curriculum Design
- Tactical Operations & Operational Planning
This site — No Deception Indicated — reflects my effort to give back to the polygraph community with practical insights, proven methods, and honest commentary. Whether you're just starting out or have years behind the instrument, I hope you find the content here useful, challenging, and above all, credible.
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Welcome to a space where integrity meets experience — and where, hopefully, no deception is ever indicated.