About Fact Finders
About Fact Finders
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At Fact Finders Polygraph Services, let me explain how we separate ourselves from the competition and will provide you, the consumer, with the most accurate, science-based results you are seeking:
LX6 Data Acquisition System: The most modern and reliable Lafayette Instruments polygraph equipment in the industry. Fact Finders will provide consumers with precision, accuracy, and reliability in every examination.
LXEdge Software: Lafayette Instruments' next-generation, groundbreaking software, advances scientific accuracy in data interpretation. This state-of-the-art software enables Fact Finders Polygraph Services to provide unparalleled insights, giving our clients confidence in the integrity of my results.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Fact Finder's AI speech synthesis improves polygraph accuracy by eliminating examiner vocal stress patterns and pitch variations during an examination, which are often linked to examinee psychological stress. Fact Finders AI-driven speech synthesis enhances overall reliability and reduces false readings.
Utah Cognitive Question Test: Fact Finders Polygraph Services utilizes the Utah CQT 4RQ diagnostic test which maximizes data acquisition. In combination with our modern equipment, software, and testing methods, the Utah CQT 4RQ boasts a 94.4% unweighted accuracy rate, unweighted 3.1% inconclusive rate, 92.3% sensitivity rate, 90.8 specificity rate, 4.6 false negative rate, and a 6.2% false positive rate.
Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
Todd Eby
Todd Eby
Professional Summary
Professional Summary
Experienced and state-licensed polygraph examiner with over 30 years in criminal investigations, forensic interviewing, and credibility assessment. Founder of Fact Finders Polygraph Services, LLC, delivering professional, data-driven polygraph examinations grounded in scientific methodology and ethical practice. Specializing in the Utah CQT 4RQ diagnostic test to ensure high accuracy and reliability for a wide range of examinations. Proven ability to support legal professionals with impartial, defensible results, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and investigative excellence
Professional Experience
Fact Finders Polygraph Services, LLC-Owner / Chief Examiner
2025 – Present
Founded and operate a private polygraph service dedicated to providing professional, confidential, and scientifically validated credibility assessments.
• Conduct APA-compliant polygraph examinations for a diverse clientele, including criminal defense attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and private individuals.
• Provide expert-level consultation and sworn testimony in legal settings, assisting courts and legal teams in evaluating the veracity of subject statements.
• Oversee all aspects of business operations, including case management, client communication, scheduling, and quality assurance.
• Ensure all examinations are conducted in strict adherence to federal, state, and APA ethical and procedural guidelines.
• Stay current with evolving techniques and legal standards through continued professional development and training.
Detroit Police Department 1995-Present
Sergeant – Polygraph Unit
Detroit Police Department – Detroit, MI
2023 – Present
Serve as a lead polygraph examiner within the department’s specialized unit, supporting a wide range of criminal investigations through physiological credibility testing.
• Conduct pre-employment and criminal investigative polygraph examinations using validated formats and methodologies.
• Analyze physiological data and provide detailed, impartial written reports that support investigative and legal proceedings.
• Regularly provide courtroom testimony and expert analysis for prosecutors and defense attorneys.
• Collaborate with detectives and investigators to formulate effective questioning strategies based on case facts.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and neutrality in sensitive, high-stakes investigations.
Detective/Sergeant – Homicide Section
Detroit Police Department – Detroit, MI
2006 – 2023
Directed complex homicide investigations as part of an elite, multi-agency task force focused on solving violent crimes and delivering justice for victims.
• Supervised and led teams of detectives on numerous high-profile and long-term murder investigations.
• Coordinated with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as prosecutors, forensic experts, and witnesses, to build comprehensive and prosecutable cases.
• Conducted suspect and witness interviews, gathered and analyzed evidence, and ensured meticulous documentation throughout the investigative process.
• Provided case updates and expert testimony in court, demonstrating deep knowledge of homicide law and procedure.
• Trained and mentored junior officers in investigative techniques, report writing, and courtroom preparedness, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Education
Wayne State University – Master of Business Administration, 2025
Adrian College – Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Criminal Justice, 1992
Certifications & Licensure
State of Michigan Licensed Polygraph Examiner
PEAK – Psychophysiological Detection of Deception
PEAK – Advanced Post-Conviction Sexual Offender Testing
State-certified – Executive Protection (Basic & Advanced)
Professional Affiliations
American Polygraph Association
American Association of Police Polygraphists
Michigan Association of Polygraph Examiners
Michigan Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
Skills
Criminal case investigation and report writing
Polygraph examination and data interpretation
Expert courtroom testimony
Evidence collection and documentation
Interviewing and interrogation techniques
Balanced approach to justice with a respect for due process
Media & Recognition
Nationally recognized for investigative expertise; featured on The First 48 and National Geographic
Polygraph Training/Licensing/Memberships
Polygraph Training/Licensing/Memberships
PEAK Credibility Assessment Training Center
PEAK Credibility Assessment Training Center
Psychophysiological Detection of Deception Graduate Certificate
Post Conviction Sex Offender Graduate Certificate
Advanced Examiners Course Completion (03/2025-Continuing Education)
Advanced Post Conviction Sex Offender Course Completion (03/2025-Continuing Education)
State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Forensic Polygraph Public Examiner License#6002020055
Forensic Polygraph Private Examiner License#6001020045
American Association of Police Polygraphists
American Association of Police Polygraphists
Current and good-standing member
American Polygraph Association
American Polygraph Association
Current and good-standing member
Michigan Association of Polygraph Examiners
Michigan Association of Polygraph Examiners
Current and good-standing member
In a powerful National Geographic documentary, Det./Sgt. Todd Eby of the Detroit Police Department takes viewers inside a relentless manhunt, unraveling the chilling case of two masked gunmen who opened fire on a group of children—leaving six young victims wounded in a harrowing act of street violence.
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