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Narco Analysis Techniques in Forensic Psychology

The document discusses the technique of narco analysis, also known as truth serum testing. It was first used in 1922 by a Texas physician using scopolamine. The technique involves inducing hypnosis through barbiturates or other drugs to reduce inhibition and make it difficult to lie. It aims to extract information from an accused person during this semi-conscious state. The document outlines the procedure and personnel involved in narco analysis testing, as well as similar techniques like brain mapping tests.

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Narco Analysis Techniques in Forensic Psychology

The document discusses the technique of narco analysis, also known as truth serum testing. It was first used in 1922 by a Texas physician using scopolamine. The technique involves inducing hypnosis through barbiturates or other drugs to reduce inhibition and make it difficult to lie. It aims to extract information from an accused person during this semi-conscious state. The document outlines the procedure and personnel involved in narco analysis testing, as well as similar techniques like brain mapping tests.

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  • Narco - Analysis: An introductory slide setting the stage for discussions on Narco-Analysis as a forensic technique.
  • History: Provides a historical background on the coining and mainstream introduction of Narco-Analysis.
  • Narco-Analysis Test: Explains the use and purpose of the Narco-Analysis Test in forensic psychology, including the drugs involved.
  • Principle: Describes the principle behind the Narco-Analysis test, focusing on the use of imagination and truth extraction.
  • Team of Expert: Lists the team of experts involved in conducting a Narco-Analysis test.
  • Procedure: Details the procedural steps from pre-test interviews to the semi-narcotic state and post-test interview in Narco-Analysis.
  • Narco-Analysis in India: Explores the practice and legal considerations of Narco-Analysis in India.
  • Legal Status: Discusses the legal ruling and views regarding Narco-Analysis as per the Indian Supreme Court.
  • Brain Mapping: Introduces the concept of brain mapping as a forensic tool and its methodologies.
  • History: Provides a historical overview of brain mapping, as introduced by Dr. Lawrence A. Farwell.
  • Brain Mapping Test: Describes how the brain mapping test is conducted to identify 'guilty knowledge'.
  • Procedure: Explains the procedure of brain mapping including sensor attachment and brain activity monitoring.
  • Important cases: Mentions significant legal cases where brain mapping or Narco-Analysis played a role.

 Term was coined by Horseley.

 First reached the mainstream in 1922, when


Robert House, a Texas Physician used the
drug scopolamine on 2 prisoners.
 It is a technique used in Forensic Psychology
for the purpose of Investigation.
 A diagnostic & Psychotherapeutic technique
that uses Psychotropic Drugs.
 Also known as Truth Serum test or Drug
Hypnosis or Narco Interview Technique.
 Hypnosis is induced by using Barbiturate’s or
other Psychotropic drugs as a means of
releasing repress feelings.
 Assumed that by using imagination a person
is able to lie.
 In this test subject’s imagination is
neutralized by making him her semi
conscious.
 In this state of mind it becomes difficult to lie
& answers would be restricted to the facts
s/he is already aware of.
 Efforts are made to obtain probative truth
about the crime.
 The main objective of the test is to extract
information from the accused when s/he is in
hypnotic state.
 Clinical Forensic Psychologist.
 Psychiatrist.
 Physician.
 Anesthetist.
 Audio-Videographer.
 Writer.
 Pre-Test Interview
 Individual is explained regarding the whole procedure
& informed consent is taken
 Pre- Narcotic State
 Anesthetic induces Narco & maintain the pre-narcotic
state.
 Drug is injected till the person appears relaxed and in
a state of good contact.
 Drug i.e Sodium Pentothal is given intravenously.
 A 5% to 10% solution of drug is injected slowly in
antecubital vein.
 As individual speech starts slurring interview begins.
 Semi – Narcotic State
 After establishing the semi narcotic state & the
individual appears to be :-
▪ Flushed
▪ Slowing and Slurred speech
▪ Nystagmus observing by testing examinee’s eye
muscles with fingers.
▪ Interview is facilitated by Forensic Psychologist or
Psychiatrist.
 Individual is allowed to sleep off & allowed to
wake up on his/her own.
 Once s/he wake up, anesthetist checks him/her
and is allowed to drink coffee or tea.
 Post-Test Interview.
 Memory is checked.
 Individual is allowed to know what s/he has
spoken during interview.
 India still continue to use Narco Analysis.
 Interviews are conducted in Forensic
Laboratories.
 Interviews are conducted where facilities of
minor OT is available.
 In India, Tests is conducted at Bangalore &
Gujarat.
 Consent of Courts is required.
 On 5th May, 2010 SC concluded following
points w.r.t. this test
 Article 20 (3) of Indian Constitution “No person
accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a
witness against himself.”
 Suspect willingness & his right need to be
protected as mentioned in NHRC.
 American neurologist Dr Lawrence A Farwell.
An expert in brain wave science, called his
technique 'brain-wave fingerprinting' or 'brain
mapping test.'
 Dr Farwell found that a MERMER (Memory
and Encoding Related Multifaceted Electro
Encephalographic Response) is initiated in
the accused when the brain recognizes
information pertaining to the crime.
 It is a test that maps the brain to reveal 'guilty
knowledge’.
 The brain-mapping test is done to interpret the
behavior of the suspect and corroborate the
investigating officers' observation and the
suspect's statements.
 During the tests, forensic experts apply unique
technologies to find out if a suspect's brain
recognizes things from the crime scene that an
innocent suspect would have no knowledge of.
 The brain-mapping test is also called, the
brain fingerprinting test, it matches
information stored in the brain with
information from the crime scene.
 Studies have shown that an innocent
suspect's brain would not have stored or
recorded certain information, which an actual
perpetrator's brain would have stored.
 During the test, the accused is first interrogated
to find out whether s/he is concealing any
information.
 Then sensors are attached to the subject's head
and the person is made to sit before a computer
monitor. S/he is then shown certain images or
made to hear certain sounds.
 The sensors monitor electrical activity in the
brain and register P300 waves, which are
generated only if the subject has connection
with the stimulus -- picture or sound.
 The subject is not asked any questions.
 Abdul Karim Telgi Case
 Rahul Mahajan Case.

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