Okay guys, I need your help. I am looking to become a police officer. I have a two year degree in CJ and am currently working on my 4 year degree, after which I am going to get my masters in CJ Administration. I interned with the State Department in the Diplomatic Security Service which required a Secret Security Clearance. My question is, during my stay at the DSS, I learned all about polygraphs, how they work, how you can beat them, how they are conducted, everything. We had gotten on the conversation because you do not get a polygraph with State, so they explained why. Anyway, with this knowledge, do I tell a polygrapher with a department I am applying to this or do I keep it to myself. The reason is, I have heard that they go either way. Some will drop you because they can't complete a polygraph, others will pass you on, but generally, they won't want to conduct them. What is your advice when it comes polygraph time?