Polygraph Case Study: Confession of an addict
Substance abuse in the workplace is more common than you might think. According to Recovery Direct’s Guide for Employers Dealing With Addictions, as much as 15% of the South African workforce is “actively addicted to some harmful substance or behaviour”. Labour Guide says that absenteeism among employees with a substance abuse problem is three times […]
Polygraph Case Study: Desperate dad confesses to stealing client property
I’ve previously written about a polygraph examination where the examinee admitted to stealing construction equipment worth R60,000 and sold it for R3,000 to support a drug habit. It’s a clear-cut case legally and morally. But what if theft is act of desperation by a father trying to afford medical care for his 4-month old son? […]
Polygraph Case Study: Foreman sells equipment worth R60k for R3,000
Forensic psychologist Theresa Gannon studied the phenomenon of confessions during polygraph examinations on sex offenders in the UK in 2014. Gannon and her colleagues found that 75% of the offenders studied are more likely to disclose relevant information during a polygraph examination. Our figures show a similar benchmark, with roughly 80% of examinations resulting in […]
[Case Study] The Road Less Travelled
Polygraph testing might not be a glamorous job. It may not even be all that exciting. Every now and then, however, we come across a case worthy of a quizzical raised eyebrow. Such is the case of an employee who claimed he was robbed, and then got more than he bargained for from his employer.
[Case Study] A Careful Ear
A while back we got called in by a prominent gold mine in the Gauteng area. Their records indicated that some of their diesel stock went missing on a regular basis. But a loss of diesel wasn’t their only concern as it turned out – thanks to a careful ear.
Polygraph Testing Proves Innocence In ‘Non-white’ Toilets Race Case
“Down stairs toilets for non-whites or if you black wearing EPWP overall-by order councillor office” – thus read a notice pasted on the front door of Port Elizabeth’s Kuyga Community Hall. Furious residents were quick to demand answers from Ward 40 DA councillor, Jason Grobbelaar. This unfortunate turn of events came about after three Extended […]
How to clear your good name
Sit for a polygraph test. Sounds incredibly simplistic, but it works – in this case to the benefit of two individuals wrongly implicated in a theft, and to the detriment of the ex-colleague who implicated them. Please note that names and certain non-essential details regarding the case below have been omitted or changed to protect […]