About Owner & Chief Examiner Richard Smith-
When retaining
a polygraph examiner, it is very important to consider their experience level in the polygraph field specifically, and whether this is detailed on their website, to include the dates of attendance at basic polygraph
training. While
law enforcement experience can only enhance a polygraph examiner's abilities, it is important to law enforcement officers
know very little of the exclusive field of polygraph. Another important consideration is an examiner's dedication to continuing education, and whether they
can provide documentation of it.
–Richard Smith has dedicated himself to
continuing education by regular attendance at advanced APA accredited polygraph training seminars hosted by the Northwest
Polygraph Examiner's Association since 1994–
Richard Smith is a 1993 graduate of Western Oregon University's School of Polygraphy, an American Polygraph
Association accredited school, administered by Dr. Stanley Abrams, Phd. in clinical and forensic psychology, as well
as a notable polygraph expert and author.
Richard Smith is retired from 23 years as a fully commissioned law enforcement officer, and
has worked in the field of polygraphy since 1993 as both a law enforcement and private practice examiner focused on resolution
of criminal issues, pre-employment screening examinations, civil issues, fidelity issues, and Post Conviction Sex Offender
Testing. Mr. Smith has retained peace officer certifications in both Washington and Alaska.
RELATIONSHIP/MARRIAGE/FIDELITY
EXAMS-
In recent years, requests for fidelity testing has increased. Fidelity testing is considered
only after a careful assessment of an individual case, to ensure that polygraph testing is an appropriate path to a resolution.
It is this examiner's professional opinion that polygraph should not be utilized as the sole means to resolve trust issues
in any relationship, but serve to compliment therapy or counseling. There has been a dramatic increase in referrals to Olympic
Polygraph by professionals specializing in relationship and marital counseling.
Examinations are conducted at the sole discretion
of the examiner. Many factors must be considered in determining whether or not to proceed with a polygraph examination, such
as clarity of the test issue, and the physical and emotional status of the examinee.
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