Established in 1966, the American Polygraph Association (APA) consists of over 2500 members dedicated to providing a valid and reliable means to verify the truth and establish the highest standards of moral, ethical, and professional conduct in the polygraph field.
The American Polygraph Association continues to be the leading polygraph professional association, establishing standards of ethical practices, techniques, instrumentation, research, and advanced training and continuing educational programs.
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Latest Site Updates
Important Notice for Existing Members
You may notice that we have made some major enhancements to our website. We have just finished a new phase in our online presence and have a wide array of new features we are very excited to offer our members. Some of these new features include an enhanced members area with links to our new forums, member polls, and a greatly enhanced messaging system.
Members must sign up for online roster!
We do need to ask each of our members to re-register with the site. It will only take a moment and will make our new member directory a much better tool for those parties looking for polygraph examiners on our site. Thank you for your understanding and we hope you enjoy the new additions to our site.
In order to be listed in the online membership roster, you must sign up again. Go to the "Member Login" section, click on "Create new account" and follow instructions.
Looking for an Examiner?
Check out our online membership roster to find one in your area.
Polygraphs Found In The News
Our staff is constantly on the lookout for news items pertaining to Polygraphs. Visit our "Found In The News" section to read up on all the latest headlines.
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Does your state association have an upcoming seminar?
If so, announce it using the form on our contact page.
Does your agency have a job opportunity in the polygraph field?
If so, post it using the form on our contact page.
Brand New Forums
Want to discuss common polygraph matters with other members of the APA? Now you can using our brand new discussion forums. Anyone may read our topics but only members can post. Visit the Forums.
Getting Ready to Testify?
Visit our private forum to find out more about recent articles postings on how "It's Getting Tougher to Lie in Court AND the "Truth about Polygraphs: They're Still Around."
CEU's are a MUST for membership!
Did you know that "practicing examiners" must obtain a minimum of 30 CEU's every 2 years: Standards of Practice, 3.3.4 now reads: "A polygraph examiner shall, where applicable, comply with all state continuing education requirements. Practicing examiners shall complete a minimum of 30 continuing education hours ever two years in coursework related to the field of polygraphy. “A practicing examiner shall be defined as any member who has conducted polygraph training, quality assurance, or examinations in the previous 2 years” ) Examiners are responsible for maintaining records to document that they have met the continuing education requirement.