1.1 This guide establishes essential and recommended elements in procedures for conducting psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD) examinations for clinical applications with individuals in treatment, on probation or parole for sex offenses. This includes, but is not limited to, Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing.

1.2 This guide ensures that such examiners for this application are specifically trained in issues associated with supervision and treatment of sex offenders.

1.3 This guide is not intended to encompass any other PDD examinations.