Considerations regarding deception detection in investigative activities

Abstract

The analysis of deception in investigative activities represents a process taking place in the domains of verbal, written and nonverbal communication through the presence of indicators that necessitates both fusion and conjugated interpretation. These indicators are not proof of deception; however, they mark the existence of inadvertencies that require further exploration. Additionally, bio-psychological and social traits of persons engaged in the investigation, and cultural factors, all corroborated with the limits of analytical techniques, contribute to underlining the complexity of the investigation. The acknowledgement of these limitations allows one to diminish subjectivity, but not to fully eradicate it.