ACCURACY OF THE POLYGRAPH TEST

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According to studies done by the American Polygraph Association (APA), polygraph has an accuracy rate of 98%. To make up for the other 2%, we use a global approach, where we include various additional truth verification methods such as micro-expressions, forensic interviewing and body language.

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OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS

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Ian Pienaar

Ian is an internationally qualified Advanced Forensic Psycho-Physiologist who leads the Bastion team of Polygraph Examiners. He started his career in military intelligence and played a major role in the core training of the National Traffic Police in South Africa during 2015. He completed his education in the polygraph field and qualified top of his class as a Forensic Psycho-Physiologist in 2016. Ian has conducted countless incident-specific examinations in Eswatini and is the current president of the Eswatini Polygraph Association.

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Anne-mari van Staden

Anne-mari is a past Director of the Southern African Polygraph Federation (SAPFED). She has several years’ experience in the field of forensic interviewing, investigations, and polygraphs. She is one of only a few experts to successfully compile evidentiary Scientific Content Analysis (Statement Analysis) in high profile government cases. Anne-mari, a leader in her field, has been interviewed on numerous radio stations, in addition to appearing on the season finale of the TV series, "Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week," which aired on BBC.

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Anton van Staden

Anton is a highly qualified Advanced Forensic Psycho-Physiologist and Past Director of the Southern African Polygraph Federation (SAPFED). He began his career in law enforcement at the SAPS and later became lead investigator in the Air Force Police of South Africa. Anton also lectured at the University of Pretoria, on Interviewing Skills, Forensic Assessment Interviewing Technique and Information Seeking Interview Techniques. Anton further also lectured at the Polygraph Academy in South Africa. 

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Our Experience Includes

We have completed assignments for various public, private and government sector clients, including:​

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• Assisting with cold-case investigations of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate

• Counter poaching polygraph examinations

• High profile investigations for SAPS and Hawks

• Investigation into leaked privileged information

• Periodic polygraph examinations to curb losses in the workplace

• Pre-employment polygraph examinations for screening new employees

• Resolving theft at companies

• Labour related irregularities including financial and misconduct issues

• Retail investigations

• Obtaining and analysing written statements to verify their truth

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Our Team is Internationally Recognised and hold individual memberships with:

• Eswatini Polygraph Association (EPA)

• British and European Polygraph Association (BEPA)

• American Polygraph Association (APA)

• International Society of Polygraph Examiners (ISOPE)

• Southern African Polygraph Federation (SAPFED)

• Southern African Professional Polygraph Association (SAPPA)

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

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