POLYGRAPH TESTING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80M00165A001200170003-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 21, 2006
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: March 3, 1977
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
FROM: Director of Central Intelligence
SUBJECT: Polygraph Testing
1. I have reviewed the package you sent me on the question
of polygraph testing. I would appreciate the following backup
information:
a. Of the samples indicated, a large percentage
of new applicants were rejected on the basis of poly-
graph alone. Were the additional forms of investigation,
such as interviews with friends, completed or was the
applicant rejected on the basis of polygraph before
the testing went forward? What did the polygraph show
and how did we know it was a clear-cut case for rejection?
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b. In the two test cases cited, what was the
questioning like? What checks do we have to prevent
the questionable and embarrassing interrogation tech-
niques e. uestions on sexual behavior) that
alleges were formerly used?
2. Would you give me a simple statement in layman's language
summarizing the generally accepted view of the validity of polygraph
techniques. What standards do the many agencies that use the
polygraph use to measure the reliability of a polygrapty"test?
STANSFIELD TURNER
Admiral, U.S. Navy
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