A lie is a false statement with the intentional intent to deceive, a falsehood, or a falsification. Since the beginning of time when Adam and Eve were created by God and Adam lied about eating the apple, lying and deception have been the consistent future of human behavior or sin. The history of the polygraph has a similar long history with the reliable means of detecting deception. Researchers believe that this type of work should be considered carefully and cautiously as those who tell lies know that they are being researched and equally know that they are not behaving as comparatively as they would in real life. Numerous studies have been conducted that attempt to identify specific verbal and nonverbal behaviors associated with lying. The polygraph does not detect a lie; detects breathing and cardiovascular activity. The assumption is that liars will become more nervous than truth-tellers. In an attempt to deceive the test through unconscious actions, many different behaviors have been associated with deceiving the liar, including gaze aversion, increased or decreased movements, amount of pauses or hesitations, slowing speed of speech and language errors. the polygraph has become a valuable tool used by different varieties of law enforcement as both investigative information and evidence. Likewise, used as a hiring process in different departments. It is used to determine the veracity of suspects, witnesses, victims, informants and employees. However, there is doubt about the accuracy of the results when they turn out not to be as expected and whether or not they should be used in the hiring process. This article will explore and discuss the art of using… the medium of paper… regardless of its validity or reliability to bring safety to communities. Works Cited Warner, W. J. (2005). Polygraph test. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 74(4), 10-13.Schofield, D. L. (1993). Hiring standards. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 62(11), 27.Ben-Shakhar, G., Bar-Hillel, M., & Lieblich, I. (1986). Polygraph trial: scientific and legal issues in the detection of lies. Behavioral Science and Law, 4(4), 459-479.Grubin, D., & Madsen, L. (2005). Lie detection and the polygraph: A historical review. Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, 16(2), 357-369. doi:10.1080/14789940412331337353LEWIS, J. A., & CUPPARI, M. (2009). The polygraph: the truth is inside. Journal Of Psychiatry & Law, 37(1), 85-92. Slate, R. N., & Anderson, P. R. (1996). Lying people on probation and probation: The issue of polygraph surveillance. Federal test, 60(3), 54.