Let’s be honest—it’s anxiety inducing for anyone to take a truth verification examination, even if you have nothing to hide. Even law enforcement personnel who take truth verification exams as part of pre-employment screening find it stressful. Now, imagine you are...
Law enforcement
How CVSA Helps Law Enforcement Overcome the Challenges of Interviewing Sociopaths and Psychopaths
I fell in love with a sociopath. This man could quote Foucault or win any debate. He could command a room with his brilliant, witty discourse, and dozens of women fell for his charm, even when it became apparent it was calculated. He wore an alluring mask, but,...
Exposing Institutionalized Deception in Law Enforcement Through the Use of CVSA Technology
I’ve worked with a lot of police officers over the years, and I’ve come to appreciate the “all for one and one for all” loyalty the men and women in blue hold dear. I’ve seen how they celebrate each other’s lives outside of work when someone has a baby or gets married...
The Reid Technique vs. the CVSA Interviewing Process: Are Adversarial or Empathic Interviews More Effective?
Encouraging a suspect or witness to communicate is one of law enforcement’s greatest challenges. When you have a defensive, hostile, or frightened individual in front of you, it becomes difficult to initiate a dialogue. Most investigators attempt to build rapport at...
Uncovering Deception in Police Recruitment With Innovative CVSA Technology
When I worked as an Investigations Manager for a Private Security Company, I often hired guards and investigators who were using these positions as stepping stones to careers in law enforcement. Even with my experience in the field, identifying the individuals best...
Verbal and Non-Verbal Leakage and Finding Deceptive Cues Through CVSA and Body Language
He hasn’t even opened his mouth, but you have a gut feeling—this is your suspect. You know something is off because the subject is looking you straight in the eye, but his body is turned slightly away from you. That sixth sense you are feeling is a combination of...