Polygraph Unit

The New Jersey State Police Polygraph Unit was initiated in 1952. It consisted of one detective, the first examiner in the eastern United States. The value of polygraphs was quickly recognized, which resulted in the unit’s quick growth to thirteen members. The New Jersey State Police Polygraph Unit was the sole agency in the state that conducted polygraphs for many years.

Today, the Polygraph Unit conducts polygraph examinations for federal, state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies. The Unit’s goal is to provide the highest quality of service to those agencies. Unit members further offer the service of statement analysis. Statement analysis aids investigators in determining the veracity of statements a victim, suspect, or witness gives.

The Polygraph Unit’s success rates are directly attributed to the members’ expertise in interview and interrogation. The three-day Interview and Interrogation Course conducted by Unit members remains one of the most requested specialized schools at the State Police Academy in Sea Girt. If you are a law enforcement agency requesting the services of the Polygraph Unit, please use the contact information below.