CSI Africa employs seasoned polygraphists who are members of SAPFED and accredited by the American Polygraph Association. Our strict code of ethics and rigorous quality assurance cuts through deception to deliver reliable results of the highest caliber.
All CSI Africa polygraph examiners are certified and accredited by the Southern African Polygraph Federation (SAPFED) as well as the American Polygraph Association (APA). We operate according to the highest professional, ethical and scientific practices as determined by both SAPFED and the APA.
As technology evolves, so does the polygraph industry. Our polygraphists stay abreast of emerging trends in polygraph technology and forensic psychophysiology through continual training.
CSI Africa's polygraphists have clean quality assurance records with SAPFED. We also control our case loads to deliver consistency in the quality service we deliver.
We'll always strive to work with the most reliable state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that our assessments are as detailed and accurate as possible.
CSI Africa’s diagnostic polygraph testing is an investigative tool that can help speed corporate and criminal investigations to a successful close. These polygraph examinations typically focus on a single issue (hence “diagnostic”). They can also be extended to focus on events, dates, times, etc., about a specific issue.
Questioning in a diagnostic polygraph test is very specific, and is related to the event under investigation. This specificity allows for a more accurate assessment of truthfulness or deception.
Identify possible suspects
Diagnostic polygraph testing allows you to trim large pools of suspects down to those individuals who can help your investigation move forward.
Verify what you know
The results from diagnostic polygraph testing can be used to verify suspicions and uncover valuable leads, saving time, money, and investigative resources.
Fully customisable
Diagnostic polygraph tests can be customised to suit case- or investigation-specific requirements.
The pre-employment polygraph test uncovers truths which normal employment screening methods can’t detect. These include undetected crimes, drug and alcohol abuse, and possible syndicate affiliations – to name a few.
Every pre-employment polygraph test can be customised to suit your industry or business. Armed with the exact information you need, efficient hiring is easy and bound to benefit your bottom line in the long run.
Reduce loss
Pre-employment polygraph testing can expose undetected previous workplace crimes for which no paper trail exists. Now it's easier to make safe hiring decisions.
Know your candidates
Uncover traits which could jeopardize your business. Pre-employment polygraph testing can reveal substance abuse, financial problems, and qualification fraud.
Protect yourself
Worried about sly competitors? All tests can be customised to screen for industrial, corporate, and commercial espionage, as well as organised crime affiliations.
Periodic polygraph testing is the ideal tool to verify the integrity of existing employees. Use it to reaffirm trust in employees with access to sensitive systems and information, and rule out affiliations with criminal syndicates or competitors.
CSI Africa’s periodic polygraph testing follows a screening format: instead of focusing on a single event, it can cover a wider rang of topics over an extended period of time. The aim is to ascertain information about a candidate’s past behavior or character, which might include illicit drug use, involvement in criminal activities, or violations of company policy in previous employment.
Identify compromised employees
Suffering inexplicable losses of stock or capital? Use the periodic polygraph test as a first step to identify the weak links in your teams.
Deter workplace crimes
Knowing the next polygraph test is just around the corner is enough to deter acts of theft, fraud, and other forms of illicit conduct.
Prevent criminal affiliations
Periodic polygraph testing lets you screen existing members of staff for competitor or syndicate affiliations, and other 'white collar' crimes.
Domestic polygraph tests identify those individuals who can be trusted in and around our homes. It’s a preventative measure, too, helping homeowners keep valuables inside their homes instead of pawn shops or the greedy hands of criminal syndicates. As such homeowners are increasingly relying on science to put their minds at ease.
Domestic polygraph testing can be focused on one specific issue (e.g. suspected theft from the home), or over a broad range of topics unrelated to a specific event, time, or date (e.g. past or present criminal or syndicate affiliations, previous drug abuse, and so on).
Know who you're hiring
Domestic polygraph testing lets you uncover truths which can't be detected through normal background screening methods.
Maintain an environment of trust
Scheduled periodic polygraph testing encourages good conduct and deters unlawful actions such as theft, fraud, and possible abuse.
Protect your family and home
Find out whether those who enter your home every day have been approached or influenced by criminal syndicates targeting residences.
A polygraph, often referred to as a lie detector test, is an instrument used to gauge various physiological responses in an individual during a series of questions. It operates under the premise that deceptive behaviors trigger certain physiological shifts.
A polygraph functions by recording several physiological factors, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductance. These measurements are recorded while the individual is asked a sequence of questions. Substantial alterations in these responses could suggest potential dishonesty.
Polygraph tests can provide useful information, but it’s crucial to remember that they aren’t infallible. The accuracy of polygraph findings can fluctuate, and both false positives and false negatives can occur.
The acceptability of polygraph test results in court is variable. In many legal jurisdictions, polygraph outcomes are generally not accepted as direct evidence due to reliability concerns. Nevertheless, in some instances, they may be employed to reinforce or contest other evidence.
While individuals may attempt to alter their physiological responses during a polygraph test, skilled examiners are typically proficient at identifying such endeavors. Established techniques and protocols are in place to reduce the likelihood of successful deceit.
A polygraph does not directly identify lies. Instead, it records physiological responses that could suggest potential dishonesty. These responses are interpreted by a trained polygraph examiner who factors in various aspects to form their professional judgement.
Indeed, several elements can influence the accuracy of a polygraph test. These may include the test subject’s emotional condition, physical health, medication usage, and the level of cooperation during the test. Adherence to proper testing protocols is crucial for obtaining the most accurate outcomes.
Generally, participation in a polygraph test is optional unless it’s mandated by legislation or as part of a job requirement. Nonetheless, there may be particular scenarios where an individual is legally obliged to take a polygraph test, such as for certain government or security clearances.
The application of polygraph tests in pre-employment screening depends on specific company policies.
