ASTM_E_2062_-_11.pdf

Designation:E206211Standard Guide forPDD Examination Standards of Practice1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2062;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This guide establishes essential and recommended ele-ments in the procedures for the conduct of a psychophysiologi-cal detection of deception(PDD)examination.1.1.1 Other unique PDD applications are addressed sepa-rately.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E1954 Practice for Conduct of Research in Psychophysi-ological Detection of Deception(Polygraph)E2000 Guide for Minimum Basic Education and Training ofIndividuals Involved in the Detection of Deception(PDD)E2031 Practice for Quality Control of PsychophysiologicalDetection of Deception(Polygraph)ExaminationsE2065 Guide for Requirements for Psychophysiological De-tection of Deception(PDD)ExaminersE2080 Guide for Clinical Psychophysiological Detection ofDeception(PDD)Examinations for Sex Offenders3.Location and Test Conditions3.1 Conditions under which testing occurs shall be free fromdistractions that would interfere with the ability of the exam-inee to appropriately focus on the issues being addressed.Theexamination site should be reasonably free from outside noiseand distraction.This is not intended to address examinationsconducted for demonstration purposes.4.Preparation4.1 An examiner shall,prior to the examination,dedicatesufficient time to identify the issues and unique circumstancesin any area of testing.4.2 No examination shall be conducted unless the instru-ment is functioning in accordance with the manufacturersspecifications.4.3 Where permitted by law,the conduct of the PDDexamination should be recorded by audio or audio/visualmeans in its entirety.4.3.1 The recording shall be continuous in nature and anystops or pauses must be fully explained on the recording.4.3.2 All PDD recordings shall be retained and maintainedfor a minimum of one year.4.3.3 All PDD examinations shall be conducted utilizing aseparate data channel specifically designed to record covertbody movements.4.4 An examiner should not conduct more than five PDDexaminations on a calendar day.5.Pretest Practices5.1 The examiner shall adhere to the following practices:5.1.1 Verify the correct identity of the examinee to thedegree 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 fitsubject for testing to the extent legally practicable.5.1.3.1 Mental,physical,and medical conditions of theexaminee should be reviewed.5.1.3.2 At any time during the polygraph examination that itbecomes apparent to the examiner that the examinee is notsuitable for testing,the examination will be terminated.5.1.3.3 To protect against the elevated possibility of errone-ous polygraph results,examiners shall not conduct polygraphtesting of any individual who has undergone intensive accusa-tory questioning until,in the examiners judgment,sufficienttime has elapsed between such questioning and the polygraphsession.Examiners directed by superiors to conduct testing inviolation of this standard shall inform their superiors of thestrong possibility of either erroneous or inconclusive polygraphtest results.5.2 All examinations shall be conducted in compliance withgoverning local,state,and federal regulations and laws.5.3 The examiner shall display objectivity.5.4 Sufficient time shall be spent to discuss the issues to betested and to allow the examinee to fully explain his or herposition.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E52 on ForensicPsychophysiology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E52.05 onPsychophysiological Detection of Deception(PDD).Current edition approved April 1,2011.Published May 2011.Originallyapproved in 2000.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E2062 10a.DOI:10.1520/E2062-11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.5 The examiner shall formulate all test questions incompliance with recognized professional practices.5.6 The examiner shall allow sufficient time to introduceeach test question to the examinee in a manner which complieswith recognized professional practices.5.6.1 Sufficient time shall be spent to ensure the examineerecognizes and understands each question.5.7 Sufficient time shall be spent to ensure that the examineeunderstands the polygraph process and that cooperation isrequired.6.Intest Practices6.1 Examiners shall use techniques and formats