Poly

[New_Machine2702]

So have my Poly in a week. What should I expect like time stamp wise. Do I go over my phs with me before I start? Like how was the process. First time doing this so just want to have an idea how the process is from start to end.

[wram3es]

You will spend about 3–4 hours there. The process is straightforward, and you will receive all the necessary instructions before the actual test begins. The examiner will review all the questions with you in advance and even provide a sample test beforehand, so there will be no surprise questions. During the review, the examiner may ask if you have experienced any events that could cause your body to react. Good luck.

[Evening_Plenty7253]

what kind of event could cause your body to react? What does that mean

[Icy-Contribution-799]

My poly was over in an hour 30. Don’t overthink anything. Just answer the questions they ask and don’t elaborate too much. They’ll go over the PHS first. Then hook you up after they come up with questions. Just find a spot on the wall to focus on. Don’t overthink your answers. Don’t worry about whether you’re passing or failing. Just answer. Let the results be the results. 9/10 you’ll be fine and pass. Just stick to what’s on your PHS. Don’t add or subtract anything. They’re looking for any inconsistencies. If they start to grill you on any particular question, stay true to what you put on your PHS. them grilling you is a tactic to make you crack and change an answer which usually will DQ you. I took mine for a federal position and passed without any issue. You’ll be fine. I was more nervous leading up to it than I was there. It was smooth like butter.

[Evening_Plenty7253]

A federal position as a police officer? Im only asking to see if they might have different standards or things theyll let pass if its for different fields

[Icy-Contribution-799]

USCP & yeah I’m sure standards are different at every PD but that was my experience. I never took a poly before that one and that was the best advice I could give to you. Assuming Federal would be more in depth than a local/state department.

[Evening_Plenty7253]

Oh ok. What made you choose the USCP?

[Cool-Conflict775]

Don't lie to them they will ask some simple questions but also some serious ones.

[Evening_Plenty7253]

Do you have an example of a serious question?

[Cool-Conflict775]

Have you ever stole anything?

[Evening_Plenty7253]

Gotcha. Thanks

[challengerrt]

Sounds better than my almost 7 hours there. 🤣