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The Moment Of Truth
A computer screen displays results as Lawrence J. Mangan undergoes a polygraph examination at a testing center in downtown Leesburg.
(Photos By Tracy A. Woodward -- The Washington Post)
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Have you ever stolen anything worth over $100 in value? No.
Partway through, DeBow asked Mangan to breathe more evenly.
Have you told the complete truth to the best of your knowledge?
Yes.
"Okay, you can relax."
Back in the waiting room, Mangan was anything but relaxed.
"It's the weirdest feeling, because you feel your heart in your throat and your heart's pounding," he said. Knowing he had a secure job to fall back on took some of the edge off, he said, but he was nervous anyway.
Reviewing the peaks and valleys fed by each of the instruments on the screen, DeBow said he didn't see any problems. His assessment: DeBow passed with flying colors.
"You get very few really clean whistles. It's nice to interview someone like that. It restores your faith in humanity," he said.
Maybe there are angels in this business after all.
Tomorrow, Mangan will start his new job as an officer with Leesburg police.
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