R J Goan and Associates’ certified forensic examiners are skilled in the Canadian discipline of forensic polygraph and are committed to the highest level of excellence and professionalism, with the goal of achieving clarification on the matter in question.

OUR FOCUS

The Acadian Polygraph Division of R J Goan and Associates is committed to providing excellence within the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD).  Our examiners are skilled in the Canadian discipline of forensic polygraph and are committed to the highest level of excellence and professionalism, as we serve our clients by protecting what matters to them most.  

With state-of-the-art Lafayette Polygraph software and equipment, R J Goan and Associates highly trained examiners use validated testing formats in accordance with the American Polygraph Association and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).  Our polygraph exams are conducted in a private setting, with only the client and examiner present.  Although our examiners will travel to conduct examinations on an as needed basis, our main office provides a quiet and confidential atmosphere for interviews and testing. With the goal of achieving clarification on the matter in question, our examiners provide credibility assessment and compressive documentation as needed, for each of our clients within the following areas of focus:  

Criminal Defense Exams
With strict adherence to attorney and client privilege, R J Goan and Associates will provide an experienced examiner to conduct a clear and non-objective examination and assessment of your client’s case, for the purpose of establishing both credibility and prosecutorial direction.  

Employment Screening
With greater than 25 years of experience working at the local, state and federal levels of government, our examiners provide employment screening services for government security and law enforcement agencies, specific to hiring, promotion, or simply screening employees within the areas of credibility, security clearance and matters pertaining to internal investigation.  

Civil Matters
R J Goan and Associates provides credibility assessments and analysis on even the most sensitive and personal matters.  These services are 100% confidential and include but are not limited to:

• Relationship or Marital Issues to include infidelity

• Domestic Violence

• Illicit Drug Use

• Gambling

• Theft

Professional Competitions
Our highly trained examiners have a vast amount of experience providing exam services within the areas of professional sporting events and tournaments to include but not limited to: beauty pageants, body building competitions, fishing, golf, and adventure racing. The polygraph can validate a winners compliance to league rules and industry standards where large prizes and contracts are often awarded for success.

Post-Conviction Sexual Offender Testing (PCSOT)
Forensic Polygraph is commonly used to treat and supervise the convicted sexual offender residing in the community. Also known as the Containment Approach, our examiners will work in collaboration with the client’s therapist and probation officer, to provide sexual history and maintenance polygraph exams, to assist with the supervision and treatment the sexual offender.  

Consultative Services and Expert Testimony
R J Goan and Associates provides consultative services and expert testimony within the area of forensic polygraph.  Consultation and testimony include areas specific to; case law, client interviews, quality control, validated testing techniques, scientific research, polygram chart review, question formulation and suitability.  With a vast amount of experience in courtroom testimony, our consultants have a clear understanding of case law specific to forensic polygraph and the rules of evidence.   Our examiners have experience professionally within both the law enforcement and private sector, conducting analytical case review for both criminal and civil proceedings.  Our experts within this area of focus can review case files and documentation to provide direction for legal proceedings or guidance to the individual client.