Message from the APA President

The American Polygraph Association (APA) was founded in 1966 to ensure the highest standards in the administration of polygraph examinations. Today, our organization has over 2,800 members from over 25 different countries. Our profession continues to face issues on a wide variety of challenges. As examiners, regardless of where we are based, we are still concerned with conducting polygraph examinations in a fair and ethical manner. Through research, training, model policies and standards of practice, this goal can be accomplished.

The APA has a body of ethical standards and principles that are required of its members. APA membership is an indicator that a polygraph examiner subscribes to highest ethical standards.

The main concern and goal of the polygraph profession is to ensure the safety of our citizens and communities regardless of where in the world the exam is being administered. Individuals who submit to an examination must be treated with respect and dignity in spite of the allegations being investigated.

The APA continues to strive in order to provide the most updated training to accredited basic polygraph schools. The APA will and must continue to provide its members with continuing education seminars to ensure that the best practices are being utilized.

The use of polygraph is widely utilized and accepted within the federal government, law enforcement and the private sector around the world. It has been demonstrated that a polygraph examination is one of the most valid tools for assessing credibility.

By visiting our website, you have chosen to research the “gold standard” to inquire about the polygraph profession. We welcome you to continue to utilize this site to answer any of your questions.
This site provides links to all members of the Board, as well as the standing committees. Feel free to contact the committee chairs and Board members to address issues not accessible on this website.
I hope your visit to the APA website was educational and please visit us again.

Sincerely,
Daniel E. Sosnowski, President
American Polygraph Association