The polygraph has been used as an effective tool for verifying the truth and for lie detection over decades. Many countries such as Canada, USA, South Africa, Japan and the UAE use the Polygraph for law enforcement testing, and as part of their national security.

Distress Services can assist you by using the latest techniques and instruments in a variety of situations for either personal or commercial purposes:

Infidelity
Whenever trust becomes an issue within a relationship it is important to tackle the problem with care. We specialise in using the polygraph to verify truth or deception within personal relationships, allowing the couple the opportunity of moving on with their lives. The decision to take a lie detector test can be a big step for any couple so contact us for free advice.

Sexual Abuse
Following additional dedicated training, Distress Services examiners hold specific certification on the testing of sex offenders. Whether you are a victim, or have been accused of an offence, we will offer you a reliable, honest and sympathetic appraisal of your situation. Advice is always free.

Theft
If you suspect someone of theft, whether in the home or at work we can help uncover the truth. Likewise if you have been accused of theft we can provide an objective solution by testing your honesty on this issue.

Fraud
Fraud within an organisation can be extremely costly. We can test an individual's honesty on nearly any situation where trust is an issue. For example, consider the following: theft of merchandise or money, forged documents, missing computer information, transfer of information to competitors and misuse of company equipment.

Confirmation of Innocence
During many years of use world wide, the Polygraph has proved thousands of individuals innocent of crimes they did not commit and lies they did not tell. We can help you by testing your honesty in the only way possible, remember our advice is free. Refer to the case of Joe Steele cleared of murder, following a polygraph test by Distress Services.

Pre Applicant Screening
With over 25% of job applications containing a lie about serious matters such as previous convictions or drug taking, your company could be exposing itself to unnecessary risk. The present day threat of terrorism has also exposed many organisations previously not at risk to a new and real danger. Please contact us for further information on how our services can assist you in the recruitment of personnel and the security of your business.

Sunday Mail Feb 16th 2003

For 18 years Joe Steele has been in prison for killing six people in the notorious ice cream wars murders in Glasgow. In February 2003 the Sunday Mail commissioned Distress Services to complete a polygraph test on Joe to establish the truth over his claim that he had no part in starting the fire that ripped through the Doyle family home.

In 1984 six members of the Doyle family perished after a fire engulfed their flat in Glasgows Ruchazie. The family were victims of a turf war over lucrative ice cream van runs through Glasgows housing schemes. Steele was convicted of the killings, but has always maintained his innocence.

Bruce Burgess of Distress Service Polygraphs made history by being the first person to test a Scottish prisoner and conclusively found him innocent of any involvement in the crime.

Sunday Mail March 21st 2008

After 18 years in jail for murder Joe Steele was released in March 2008 following the appeal courts decision to overturn his conviction. Joe was released following a long campaign to prove his innocence.

In February 2003 he became the first Scottish prisoner to undertake a polygraph test which conclusively proved his innocence. Distress Services polygrapher Bruce Burgess who carried out the test said Joe Steele told the truth when he answered my questions. The results show there was a terrible miscarriage of justice.