FAQs

• What is the CVSA^®II and how is it different from the CVSA^®?

The CVSA^®II is the “next-generation” of the software-based CVSA^®.  The original CVSA^® was an analog instrument, which was sold by the NITV^® from 1988 – 1997.  The first software-based version of the CVSA^® was introduced in 1997.  The CVSA^®II, which was released in January 2007, is based upon the technological achievements of the NITV^®.  The differences between the CVSA^® and CVSA^®II include:  the addition of the FACT™ Scoring System, the simplification of examiner-interfaces which reduce the time required to conduct examinations, and the capability to record live and telephonic examinations directly to the system’s hard drive.

• What is FACT™?

FACT™ is an acronym which stands for Final Analysis Confirmation Tool™.  It is the result of extensive research and development, and thousands of hours of laboratory and field testing.  The FACT™ Scoring System uses advanced mathematical algorithms and a built-in “learning” feature to recognize, evaluate, categorize and quantify the output graphs from the CVSA^®II.  Extensive testing and validation trials of the first-generation FACT™ have demonstrated an accuracy rate consistently exceeding 96%, with a false-positive rate of less than 0.7%.  The NITV^® re-invests a large portion of its budget into research and development to ensure our products remain on the leading-edge of truth verification technology.  Our commitment to Excellence in Technology, Training and Service ensures our clientele will keep abreast of technological developments in the Truth Verification industry, now and in the future.

• Will there be new versions of the CVSA^®II available in the future?

Yes, in fact the NITV^® is constantly working to improve the CVSA^®II.  In the future, as new technical and innovative developments are made to the CVSA^®II, they will be offered to our clients as free upgrades. 

• Does the CVSA^® II have a warranty?

Yes, the NITV^® offers an unlimited warranty and unlimited support for all our software products.  Additionally, we work closely with our business partners and suppliers to ensure that warranties for hardware platforms which house the CVSA^®II software exceed industry standards.  For instance, all of our Dell-based products offer a  4-year on-site warranty, accident protection and 24-hour support.

• How long has the NITV^® been selling the CVSA^®?

The NITV^® is the world leader in Voice Stress Analysis technology, and has been offering its products, training and services to law enforcement and other select clientele since 1988.

• How many organizations use the CVSA^®?

As of early 2007, the NITV^® had over 1,700 local, state and federal law enforcement agencies using its CVSA^® products.  Additionally, the NITV^® has trained US Military personnel.  The CVSA^® is currently being used under combat-conditions in military theaters worldwide.  Further, the numbers of private CVSA^® examiners are growing weekly.

• Does the NITV^® offer an on-line subscription service for the CVSA^® or CVSA^®II?

The NITV^® did consider offering such a service.  However, based on our own research, as well as the advice and opinions we received from experts in the field of Internet and Data Security, we believe that such a service would put our clients’ sensitive data at risk.  The vast majority of our clients are either law enforcement or military, and the potential vulnerabilities that exist in conducting Truth Verification examinations over the Internet include:  data corruption; compromise of sensitive data on government-owned hardware systems; potential violations of the Privacy Act or organizational Data Security Directives; and potential legal issues when the examiner has no means to verify the data sent is actually the data that was returned.  The NITV^® considers it to be a “best practice” to ensure computer systems containing or processing sensitive data, especially criminal investigative data, not be routinely connected to the Internet and not transmit any investigative data across the Internet to an outside organization for processing.  While the NITV^® maintains a secure corporate network, processing outside organizations’ sensitive data creates heightened liability and exposure.   For these reasons the NITV^® does not offer a subscription service.

• Can private examiners and businesses purchase the CVSA^®II?

Yes.  The CVSA^® and CVSA^®II are both available for sale to private law-enforcement examiners, as well as other select clientele, such as the insurance industry and military/government contractors.

• Does the NITV^® offer financing for its products?

No.  Since most of our clients are law enforcement and government agencies there has never been a need for NITV^® to offer financing.  Further, our product-line features CVSA^® instruments which should fit into virtually any budget.  The NITV^® offers Certified Pre-Owned CVSA^® instruments that have been inspected and tested by the NITV^® for $1,995.00.  This offer includes an unlimited software warranty and a 1-year limited warranty on the hardware.