ASTM E2062-07
(Guide)Standard Guide for PDD Examination Standards of Practice
Standard Guide for PDD Examination Standards of Practice
SCOPE
1.1 This guide establishes essential and recommended elements in the procedures for the conduct of a psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD) examination.
1.1.1 Other unique PDD applications are addressed separately.
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Designation:E2062–07
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 polygraph
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 it’s 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:
foraminimumofoneyearorlongerasmayberequiredbylaw.
E1954 Practice for Conduct of Research in Psychophysi-
ological Detection of Deception (Polygraph)
5. Pretest Practices
E2000 Guide for Minimum Basic Education and Training
5.1 The examiner shall adhere to the following practices:
of Individuals Involved in the Detection of Deception
5.1.1 Verify the correct identity of the examinee to the
(PDD)
degree practicable.
E2031 Practice for Quality Control of Psychophysiological
5.1.2 Obtain the consent of the examinee prior to testing.
Detection of Deception (Polygraph) Examinations
5.1.3 The examiner shall ensure that the examinee is a fit
E2065 Guide for Ethical Requirements for Psychophysi-
subject for testing to the extent legally practicable.
ological Detection of Deception (PDD) Examiners
5.1.3.1 Mental, physical, and medical conditions of the
E2080 Guide for Clinical Psychophysiological Detection of
examinee should be reviewed.
Deception (PDD) Examinations for Sex Offenders
5.1.3.2 At any time during the polygraph examination that it
3. Location and Test Conditions becomes apparent to the examiner that the examinee is not
suitable for testing, the examination will be terminated.
3.1 Conditionsunderwhichtestingoccursshallbefreefrom
5.2 All examinations shall be conducted in compliance with
distractions that would interfere with the ability of the exam-
governing local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
inee to appropriately focus on the issues being addressed. The
5.3 The examiner shall display objectivity.
examination site should be reasonably free from outside noise
5.4 Sufficient time shall be spent to discuss the issues to be
and distraction. This is not intended to address examinations
tested and to allow the examinee to fully explain his/her
conducted for demonstration purposes.
position.
4. Preparation
5.5 The examiner shall formulate all test questions in
compliance with recognized professional practices.
4.1 An examiner shall, prior to the examination, dedicate
5.6 The examiner shall allow sufficient time to introduce
sufficient time to identify the issues and unique circumstances
each test question to the examinee in a manner which complies
in any area of testing.
with recognized professional practices.
5.6.1 Sufficient time shall be spent to ensure the examinee
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E52 on Forensic
recognizes and understands each question.
Psychophysiology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E52.05 on
5.7 Sufficienttimeshallbespenttoensurethattheexaminee
Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD).
understands the polygraph process and that cooperation is
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2007. Published December 2008. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as E2062–00. DOI:
required.
10.1520/E2062-07.
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6. Intest Practices 7.2 The examiner shall maintain all records of test data
analysis in accordance with ASTM standards.
6.1 Examiners shall use techniques and formats in accor-
dance with ASTM standards. 7.3 The examiner shall not disclose the results of the
6.2 Acontinuous recording shall be made and maintained of examination until the test has been adequately and sufficiently
the d
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Designation:E2062–00 Designation:E2062–07
Standard Guide for
1
PDD Examination Standards of Practice
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 2062; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide establishes essential and recommended elements in the procedures for the conduct of a psychophysiological
detection of deception (PDD) examination.
1.1.1 Other unique PDD applications are addressed separately.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 1954 Practice for Conduct of Research in Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (Polygraph)
E2000Guide for Minimum Basic Polygraph Training and Education 2000 Guide for Minimum Basic Education and Training
of Individuals Involved in the Detection of Deception (PDD)
E 2031 Practice for Quality Control of Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (Polygraph) Examinations
E 2065 Guide for Ethical Requirements for Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) Examiners
E 2080 Guide for Clinical Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) Examinations for Sex Offenders
3. Location and Test Conditions
3.1 Conditions under which testing occurs shall be free from distractions that would interfere with the ability of the examinee
to appropriately focus on the issues being addressed. The examination site should be reasonably free from outside noise and
distraction. This is not intended to address examinations conducted for demonstration purposes.
4. Preparation
4.1 An examiner shall, prior to the examination, dedicate sufficient time to identify the issues and unique circumstances in any
area of testing.
4.2 No examination shall be conducted unless the instrument is functioning in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications.
4.3 Where permitted by law, the conduct of the polygraph examination should be recorded by audio or audio/visual means in
it’s entirety.
4.3.1 The recording shall be continuous in nature and any stops or pauses must be fully explained on the recording.
4.3.2 All PDD recordings shall be retained and maintained for a minimum of one year or longer as may be required by law.
5. Pretest Practices
5.1 The examiner shall adhere to the following practices:
5.1.1 Verify the correct identity of the examinee to the degree practicable.
5.1.2 Obtain the consent of the examinee prior to testing.
5.1.3 The examiner shall ensure that the examinee is a fit subject for testing to the extent legally practicable.
5.1.3.1 Mental, physical, and medical conditions of the examinee should be reviewed.
5.1.3.2 At any time during the polygraph examination that it becomes apparent to the examiner that the examinee is not suitable
for testing, the examination will be terminated.
5.2 All examinations shall be conducted in compliance with governing local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E-52 on Forensic Psychophysiology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E52.05 on
Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD).
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 2000. Published April 2000.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E52 on Forensic Psychophysiology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E52.05 on
Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD).
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2007. Published December 2008. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as E 2062–00.
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, Vol 14.02.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5.3 The examiner shall display objectivity.
5.4 Sufficient time shall be spent to discuss the issues to be tested and to allow the examinee to fully explain his/her position.
5.5 The examiner shall formulate all test questions in compliance with recognized professional practices.
5.6 The examiner shall allow sufficient time to introduce each test question to the examinee in a manner which complies with
recognized professional pr
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