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Read the latest industry news and commentary on the best use of lie detector tests to solve real-world problems.

Robots – The Lie Detection Examiners of the Future?

By Todd Mickelsen, President and CEO − I remember with fondness watching The Jetsons on TV as a child in the early 1970s.  At that time, the thought of having robots do domestic duties seemed plausible and practical. Since then we’ve seen this idea come to fruition in more than one way ... Read More
April 30, 2014Russ Warner

Corruption Devastates the Poor

By Stephen Shepherd, Marketing – When I worked in Brazil, I lived for a time in a small Amazonian city called Coari. One day, a Brazilian friend of mine and I were walking near the edges of a poverty-stricken neighborhood when we approached an abandoned region full of half-constructed buildings. It ... Read More
April 28, 2014Russ Warner

Respectful Deception Detection for Family?

By Jeff Pizzino, APR, Corporate Communications – Dealing with corrupt individuals can create difficult interpersonal situations. Most of us want to put distance between the accused, and ourselves, because distance can make it feel more acceptable to harshly treat the accused for their behavior. But in the case of deception detection of ... Read More
April 25, 2014Jeff Pizzino

How Compliance Officers Can Effectively Control Bribery and Fraud

By Adam Decker, Marketing − Every organization is potentially at risk from corruption, whether it’s internal theft, misuse of corporate funds, bribery, or fraud. Criminal employees must be very crafty in the way they plan to gain access to money and cover up their tracks, knowing that getting caught will lead to ... Read More
April 23, 2014Jeff Pizzino

Corruption in State Officials Increases Spending on Certain Sectors

By Russ Warner, VP Marketing & Operations – If money is involved, corruption may be nearby. Whether in private or in public affairs, individuals sometimes take advantage of their power and position to make a situation more profitable. Bribery, extortion, and under-the-table business deals have become increasingly common as individuals become more ... Read More
April 21, 2014Jeff Pizzino

The Truth Lies in Our Eyes ?

April 21, 2014Jeff Pizzino

Our Lying Culture

By Stephen Shepherd, Marketing – I’ve been going to the gym a lot these days, but it seems I’m the only one that’s noticed a difference so far. Progression and growth occur by degrees. You’ve probably learned this if you’ve ever started working out, learned a new sport or musical instrument, ... Read More
April 18, 2014Russ Warner

The Third World Forum Addresses Corruption

By Jeff Pizzino, APR, Corporate Communications – Corruption in government is not just something that “happens.” There are causes and pieces that work together to make it happen. There are structures in the public sector that enable corruption to abound, and there are links that perpetuate and encourage it. This is ... Read More
April 16, 2014Jeff Pizzino

Polygraphs, MRIs and EyeDetect- Three Lie Detection Methods

By Adam Decker, Marketing – Consider the following statements: No, I did not have sexual relations with that woman. No, Your Honor, I had nothing to do with that bombing in Chicago. No, officer I had nothing to do with that missing child. What would happen to law enforcement if we could ... Read More
April 14, 2014Jeff Pizzino

Forming a Team and Strengthening Compliance

By Devin Ballam, Marketing – Most people have taken part in a team event and have probably perceived that a united team performs better than a team without that bond of unity. When a union is formed, team members work better together because they have trust, established goals, a vision to ... Read More
April 11, 2014Russ Warner
 

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