Focused Truth Verification for a
Clearly Defined Incident
When an accusation, incident, or dispute remains unresolved, uncertainty can damage working relationships, personal trust, and important decisions. The Specific Issue Polygraph Test provides an objective way to assess the truthfulness of the people involved and establish greater clarity about what happened.
Book a ConsultationWhat Is a Specific Issue Polygraph Test?
A Specific Issue Polygraph Test is used to examine a single incident where the facts are disputed or unclear. Unlike general screening, which may cover several areas of a person's history or behaviour, this examination concentrates only on the event being investigated. An Integral Polygraphs examiner prepares the questions around that incident and reviews them with the examinee before the test begins.
During the examination, professional polygraph equipment records physiological responses while the examinee answers the agreed questions. This focused approach allows the examiner to assess the relevant issue without introducing unrelated topics.
Why Choose a Specific Issue Polygraph Test?
Focused on One Incident
The examination deals with one clearly defined event. This keeps the questions relevant and prevents unrelated issues from affecting the process.
Clear and Structured Questions
Every question is carefully prepared and reviewed with the examinee before testing begins. There are no trick questions or unexpected topics.
Greater Clarity for Decisions
The findings can help separate facts from assumptions, clear innocent people from suspicion, and provide a more objective basis for deciding what happens next.
When Is a Specific Issue Polygraph Test Used?
In a workplace investigation, Integral Polygraphs can help management narrow its focus without making assumptions about every employee involved. The examination may also help remove suspicion from truthful employees and reduce tension within the business.
For private individuals, the test provides a structured way to respond to an accusation or resolve a dispute when ordinary discussions have failed to establish the facts.
The findings should be considered alongside other available information, company procedures, and relevant professional advice.
Every matter is different, but targeted polygraph testing is commonly used when the facts surrounding a specific incident are disputed or unclear.
Workplace Theft and Fraud
Used to investigate suspected theft, fraud, financial irregularities or unauthorised transactions within a business.
The Specific Issue Testing Process
Confidential Consultation
Integral Polygraphs discusses the incident, the people involved, and the exact issue that needs to be examined.
Question Preparation
The examiner develops a focused set of questions relating only to the incident being investigated.
Pre-Test Interview
The full process and every relevant question are explained to the examinee before the examination begins.
Polygraph Examination
Professional polygraph equipment records physiological responses while the examinee answers the agreed questions.
Assessment and Findings
The Integral Polygraphs examiner analyses the recorded responses and provides the relevant findings or report.
Professional, Respectful and Confidential Testing
Integral Polygraphs understands that undergoing a polygraph examination can feel stressful. Every test is handled calmly, professionally, and without judgement.
The examinee is allowed to understand the procedure and discuss the questions before testing begins. Our role is not to intimidate anyone or force a particular result. It is to create a controlled environment in which the relevant responses can be properly assessed.
All information relating to the incident, the examinee and the findings is treated with strict confidentiality and shared only with the appropriate parties. Specific Issue Polygraph Tests can be conducted at the secure Integral Polygraphs offices in Cape Town. Where greater convenience or privacy is required, our mobile polygraph testing service can also conduct the examination at a suitable location.
Get Clarity About What Really Happened
You do not have to allow an unresolved incident or accusation to control your next decision.
Speak to Integral Polygraphs about your situation in confidence. Our team will explain the process, help determine whether a Specific Issue Polygraph Test is suitable, and guide you through the next steps.