when i was in high school I stole an mp3 player. I was sitting in class one day and the guy sitting behind me had an mp3 player. to annoy me he put the headphones up to the back of my head and turned up the volume. so the next day as we were leaving class I swiped it when no one was looking. a few days later he realized that it was me that took it and confronted me. I gave it back to avoid getting in trouble.
so will this disqualify me when I take the polygraph test?
And would it be any diffrent if I join sheriff or highway patrol?
2007-09-06 13:56:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I doesn't sound like you really stole it, it sounds like kids stuff. If it comes up, I would mention it. It shows honesty and it also shows that you are concerned about even something minor like that. I would imagine if you tried to evade the question, given how you feel about it, it might look like you trying to hide something. I've always heard that it's best to be honest when you take a polygraph or apply for a clearance. Good luck!
2007-09-06 14:08:28 · answer #1 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you were not charged with anything so you have no record but like the other guy said I would explain it to the polygraph tech prior to the polygraph so he can adjust his questioning for that.
they ask you if there is a crime you have commited but where not caught for and you might fail that portion.
I was a sheriff's deputy and I had an arrest on my record for criminal tresspassing. I snuck into a locak waterpark and went skinny dipping with some girls. I just explained the situation prior and it did not affect me.
Good luck
2007-09-06 14:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by Geoff C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's so soft, I wouldn't even worry about it. You didn't even steal it right, you gave it back. Besides, there are ways to throw off a poly test. I'm a Psych major and we're learning about that in my Test and Measurements class. A polygraph test tries to operationalize "integrity" by measuring physiological responses. It works sometimes, but more often than not, it's total crap, but a lot of county/local/gov't jobs require them. Yay to more wasted tax money.
2007-09-06 19:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most large police agencies (State, County, and Local) are so desperate to hire qualified candidates, that would not be an issue. Usually you would have an interview before taking a polygraph and that would give you an opportunity to be open and up front about it so it wouldn't be an issue then.
2007-09-06 17:59:34 · answer #4 · answered by Todd S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You need to explain this in the same detail to the poly tech and he can fashion the questions where they skirt that occasion. But remember he will only do this for legitimate excuses and only a very few.
good luck
2007-09-06 14:04:30 · answer #5 · answered by Charlie Fingers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were under 18, you juvenile record is sealed. If asked about this , tell the truth, and admit that you did a stupid thing.
2007-09-07 00:29:48 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just have to be honest in the test. it wasnt stealing afterall. if interviewed, explain how it happened and you didnt intend to keep it for yourself. remember to show remorse anyway for causing the trauma to the boy!
2007-09-06 14:20:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
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2007-09-06 14:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by PK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋