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by EllaMentry 4670 days ago
I would have thought this would be common sense by now - don't submit to a polygraph ever - it cannot help you, only hurt you. And don't submit to any kind of interrogation without a talking to a lawyer first. Relevant video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXkI4t7nuc
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It can still help you if you are actually guilty and know you can pass it.
No, because the people who administer them know that they're pretty much worthless for establishing guilt/innocence so if they don't get the damaging report they want they'll just throw it out.
That's a great video. Everyone should watch it.
Mandatory!