ASTM E2062-10

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Designation:E2062–10
Standard Guide for
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PDD Examination Standards of Practice
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2062; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4.2 No examination shall be conducted unless the instru-
ment is functioning in accordance with the manufacturer’s
1.1 This guide establishes essential and recommended ele-
specifications.
ments in the procedures for the conduct of a psychophysiologi-
4.3 Where permitted by law, the conduct of the PDD
cal detection of deception (PDD) examination.
examination should be recorded by audio or audio/visual
1.1.1 Other unique PDD applications are addressed sepa-
means in its entirety.
rately.
4.3.1 The recording shall be continuous in nature and any
2. Referenced Documents stops or pauses must be fully explained on the recording.
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4.3.2 All PDD recordings shall be retained and maintained
2.1 ASTM Standards:
for a minimum of one year.
E1954 Practice for Conduct of Research in Psychophysi-
4.3.3 All PDD examinations shall be conducted utilizing a
ological Detection of Deception (Polygraph)
separate data channel specifically designed to record covert
E2000 Guide for Minimum Basic Education and Training
body movements.
of Individuals Involved in the Detection of Deception
4.4 An examiner should not conduct more than five PDD
(PDD)
examinations on a calendar day.
E2031 Practice for Quality Control of Psychophysiological
Detection of Deception (Polygraph) Examinations
5. Pretest Practices
E2065 Guide for Ethical Requirements for Psychophysi-
5.1 The examiner shall adhere to the following practices:
ological Detection of Deception (PDD) Examiners
5.1.1 Verify the correct identity of the examinee to the
E2080 Guide for Clinical Psychophysiological Detection of
degree practicable.
Deception (PDD) Examinations for Sex Offenders
5.1.2 Obtain the consent of the examinee prior to testing.
3. Location and Test Conditions 5.1.3 The examiner shall ensure that the examinee is a fit
subject for testing to the extent legally practicable.
3.1 Conditionsunderwhichtestingoccursshallbefreefrom
5.1.3.1 Mental, physical, and medical conditions of the
distractions that would interfere with the ability of the exam-
examinee should be reviewed.
inee to appropriately focus on the issues being addressed. The
5.1.3.2 At any time during the polygraph examination that it
examination site should be reasonably free from outside noise
becomes apparent to the examiner that the examinee is not
and distraction. This is not intended to address examinations
suitable for testing, the examination will be terminated.
conducted for demonstration purposes.
5.2 All examinations shall be conducted in compliance with
4. Preparation
governing local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
5.3 The examiner shall display objectivity.
4.1 An examiner shall, prior to the examination, dedicate
5.4 Sufficient time shall be spent to discuss the issues to be
sufficient time to identify the issues and unique circumstances
tested and to allow the examinee to fully explain his or her
in any area of testing.
position.
5.5 The examiner shall formulate all test questions in
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E52 on Forensic
compliance with recognized professional practices.
Psychophysiology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E52.05 on
5.6 The examiner shall allow sufficient time to introduce
Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD).
each test question to the examinee in a manner which complies
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2010. Published March 2010. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as E2062 – 07. DOI:
with recognized professional practices.
10.1520/E2062-10.
5.6.1 Sufficient time shall be spent to ensure the examinee
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5.7 Sufficienttimeshallbespenttoensurethattheexaminee 7.1.1 Acceptable evaluation methods are those which have
understands the polygraph process and that cooperation is known error and accuracy rates established by independent
required. research.
7.2 The examiner shall maintain all records of test data
6. Intest Prac
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