About Us
Get The Truth with
Belinda Rossouw
Belinda was the Commander of Khayelitsha Cluster Cold Squad, Acting Branch Commander at Lingelethu West SAPS and Strand SAPS, Group Leader of Serious & Violent Crimes (SVC) Lingelethu West, Khayelitsha and has several High Court Case convictions.
Belinda received several rewards including Certificate of Commendation from Provincial Commissioner SAPS Western Cape & Monetary Award Khayelitsha Cluster Group Commander. She was commended for perseverance, dedication, and speed securing arrests in serious and violent crimes (SVC) cases by Khayelitsha Cluster Office Management and the National Prosecuting Authority.
Belinda is an experienced and innovative Investigator with high personal integrity and able to relate to and create trust in all. She is the Director of Get the Truth (Pty) Ltd – Detection of Deception and a certified fraud examiner & member of ACFE South Africa with a 96,4% success rate.
Services
What services
do we offer
We offer a variety of polygraph testing which are all listed here. Apart from the polygraph tests listed we also do background checks as well as SAPS case docket analysis with recommendations ito the way forward including outstanding investigation
Specific Testing
Specific testing is when where individuals are tested relating to a specific incident or crime (all crime categories including theft, fraud, anonymous phone calls, robberies & murder)
Confirmatory Tests
Confirming of truthfulness of statements, especially if two conflicting statements are submitted regarding the same issue (he says, she says)
Periodic Screenings
To determine the honesty of your existing employees normally done every three months and is an effective tool to prevent theft and dishonesty at the workplace
Pre-employment Tests
Employment history verification and honesty with regards to an individual’s employment application. This test confirms any involvement in theft, criminal activities, or drugs/alcohol which would help you to avoid problems once the person is hired.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the polygraph examination?
The polygraph technique is very accurate. More than 250 studies have been conducted over the past 25 years on the accuracy of polygraph testing. It is estimated that the accuracy of the results is in the range of 85-95%. More recently, research has shown that the accuracy of computerized polygraph testing is 98%.
Polygraph remains the most accurate technology presently available to identify deception.
Can someone beat a polygraph test?
Polygraph examiners are trained to spot any attempt to “trick the machine”. The examiner looks for specific physiological reactions.
When someone tries these stunts, it will be obvious to the examiner and it will immediately have a negative effect on the results. Experience is key and a well-trained, experienced investigator like Belinda who has excellent interview skills cannot be fooled.
Who designs the questions?
The examiner works closely with the client to design test questions that are best suited to resolve the issue/s under investigation. The question design is a collaborative effort so that the examination can serve its intended purpose.
Each examination is thus custom-made. It normally consists of relevant, comparison, sacrifice relevant and neutral questions.
Does being nervous affect the outcome of the polygraph test?
It is quite normal for an innocent person to feel nervous and the Polygraph examiner is very aware of this. Nervous reactions that recorded on the polygraph charts are not interpreted by the polygraph examiner as deception.
Nervous reactions are completely different from those reactions that are recorded when a person is deliberately lying.
How can I pass a polygraph test?
There is only one way to pass a polygraph test. Telling the truth and nothing but the truth.
What is the minimum age for a polygraph test?
Anyone 18 years of age and older can legally consent to a polygraph examination. Under 18 years, requires written permission from the parent or guardian. Most examiners will not test children younger than 12 years of age.