Countermeasures Exercise National Center for Credibility Assessment FOR

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Block Objectives n n Identify suggested Internet CM techniques Explore the Internet CM techniques in detail Practice using the Internet CM techniques Identify atypical features produced by the Internet CM techniques FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 2

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Antipolygraph. org Breathing CM n n n Breathe normally 15 to 30 CPM Maintain this cycle from the time the PN tubes are place on until taken off At PLC/DLC/Irrelevant in RI – pick one of five NCCA diagnostic criteria ¡ n n Criteria on the next 5 slides Mirror this criteria for 5 -15 seconds Add mental CM or TB to accompany breathing CM FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 4

Antipolygraph. org Breathing CM n n The next 5 slides found on the listed Internet site are NCCA Pneumograph TDA evaluation criteria The Internet site promoter suggests using one of the breathing criteria at each comparison question + either a mental CM or a TB FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 5

Antipolygraph. org Breathing CM Apnea or Blocking: Achieved by simply holding one’s breath for four or five seconds after breathing out (anything much longer may make your polygrapher suspicious) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 6

Antipolygraph. org Breathing CM Change in Rate: Produced by breathing more slowly for 5 to 15 seconds, ending before the asking of the next question. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 7

Antipolygraph. org Breathing CM Change in Inhalation/Exhalation Ratio: Can be accomplished by exhaling more slowly than inhaling for 5 to 15 seconds, ending before the asking of the next question. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 8

Antipolygraph. org Breathing CM Suppression/Decrease in Amplitude: Take several shallower breaths for 5 to 15 seconds and then return to one’s baseline pattern before the asking of the next question FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 9

Antipolygraph. org Breathing CM Progressively Decreasing in Amplitude: Breath shallower gradually for 5 to 15 seconds before returning to one’s baseline breathing pattern, ending before the asking of the next question. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 10

Antipolygraph. org Cardio/Electrodermal CM n n In addition to breathing CM pick 1 of the following: Mental CM: ¡ ¡ n Tongue biting: ¡ n n (Pick arbitrary number) count backward by 7 s Think exciting thoughts (8 -20 seconds) Side of tongue hard enough to cause pain Suggests not doing AS Target Key on ACQT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 11

Antipolygraph. org CM & the R/I Test n n He suggests attacking a different “relevant” question over several charts in order to avoid a pattern He also suggests using behavior CM ¡ ¡ ¡ Dress professionally Have professional reading material Mirror the examiner Compliment the examiner (don’t go overboard) Be on time – Do not cancel FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 12

Antipolygraph. org Post Test Interview n n Be concerned and puzzled – offer some explanation that cannot be considered an admission: “All I can think of is that I’ve always felt guilty when I’m accused of something. ” “The only thing that comes to mind is that I’m in the middle of reading a Tom Clancy novel which involves espionage/drug dealing. ” “I recently heard that an old childhood friend died of a drug overdose. I haven’t seen him in years. I never imagined he would grow up to become a drug user. ” FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 13

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Instructions Polygraph. Com n n Chart 1 – use a different breathing CM for each comparison question Chart 2 – use only the AS at each comparison question (be subtle) ¡ If unable to be subtle – use mental only n Chart 3 – Use mental CM only n If concerned about getting caught use mental CMs only on the last two charts FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 15

Polygraph. com Other CM Activity n n n Attack the key on the ACQT Use AS at the same time as breathing CM (be subtle with the AS) Don’t take drugs Don’t put a tack in your shoe Consider placing a towel or heavy Kotex in the back of your pants to cover the AS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 16

Polygraph. com Suggested Breathing CM FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 17

Polygraph. com Suggested Breathing CM (1) Inhale about 1/3 the normal amount of air, hold slightly, and exhale slowly, showing no jagged edges, (2) inhale again, this time inhaling about 2/3 s the normal amount of air, exhale slowly, (3) inhale and exhale the normal amount of air, (4) inhale again, this time inhaling just a little more air than normal, and exhale slowly. Now take 2 deep breaths, and resume your normal breathing pattern. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 18

Polygraph. com Suggested Breathing CM Figure 2 is manipulated by inhaling more than you exhale each time in a series of 5 small breaths until, with your last breath; you fill your lungs with slightly more than the normal amount of air, just like you are frightened and gasping for breath. You then take 2 deep breaths and resume normal breathing FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 19

Polygraph. com Suggested Breathing CM Figure 3 is too obvious so don’t use it. It is true that it is the easiest, but it is also the least desirable FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 20

Polygraph. com Suggested Breathing CM Figure 4 is manipulated by inhaling a normal amount of air and then take a series of 5 to 7 shallow breaths with your lungs partially full FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 21

Polygraph. com Suggested Breathing CM Figure 5 is a variation of Figure 4 except that you take 5 to 7 shallow breaths with your lungs almost empty FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 22

Polygraph. com Timing is important n n n Answer question then react 7 to 9 seconds Mix PN reactions shown in Figures 1 to 5 using a different PN reaction for each comparison question 2 nd series – AS or mental CM only 3 rd series – use only mental CM If concerned about getting caught just use mental imagery at every comparison last 2 charts FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 23

Polygraph. com Other CM Activity n n n Attack the key on the ACQT Use AS at the same time as breathing CM (be subtle) Mental CM – count backwards from 700 by 3 s Other Mental CM – frightening mental image Don’t take drugs Don’t put a tack in your shoe FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 24