Law enforcement roots. Next-gen technology.

At Deception Detection, we take pride in being leading experts in polygraph and modern credibility assessment—committed to solutions tailored to your needs.

Our story

Built by investigators who know what stakes look like.

Owned and operated by two retired police detectives, Deception Detection was created to bring state-of-the-art lie detection options to the tri-state area. We formerly conducted police candidate pre-hire polygraph examinations for the New York / Connecticut Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), testing hundreds of candidates.

We are centrally located in East Berlin, Connecticut. Due to the portability of our testing equipment, we travel throughout the tri-state region.

Authorized Converus Service Partner

Why choose us

  • Unrivaled expertise — seasoned professionals on every case
  • Precise, reliable testing — modern equipment and proven methods
  • Customized solutions — protocols matched to your concerns
  • Confidentiality assured — privacy is non-negotiable
  • Prompt, professional service — efficient scheduling and clear reporting

Leadership & examiners

The team behind the tech.

Owner

Gary Chute

Retired Sergeant with the New Britain Police Department. Assignments included patrol and field training; detective work in auto theft, burglary, and white-collar crime; and sergeant of the Traffic Safety Bureau. Licensed private detective for over a decade; principal owner of Sub Rosa Investigative Group LLC, dba Black Taurus Associates.

Owner

Patricia “Trish” O’Connor

Retired New York City Detective with 20 years of service. Served in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Detective Squad on confidential, highly sensitive investigations specializing in fraud and long-term cases. Since retiring in 2013, has conducted private-sector investigations including marital and custody matters, insurance fraud, stalking, witness location, cold case homicide, and business fraud.

Credibility Assessment Examiner

James Streifel

B.A. in Criminology, Central Connecticut State University (2015). Polygraph training at The Maryland Institute of Criminal Justice. Former full-time examiner conducting PCSOT polygraph and EyeDetect exams for The Connection Inc. (Adult Probation, Parole, and Federal Probation in Connecticut). PCSOT-accredited; certified for police department exams through Connecticut POSTC. Thousands of exams across PCSOT, police pre-employment, interpreter, fidelity, and criminal testing for state and federal attorneys.

Awards: Connecticut Polygraph Association Case of the Year (2017); American Polygraph Association David L. Motsinger Horizon Award (2018). Active APA Standards & Specialized Training committee member; guest speaker, APA 2025 San Diego seminar.

Partner with examiners who understand the work.

From agency screening to private matters—professional, discreet, technology-forward.

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