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Click here to download the Membership Affirmation and Release form. Please print this form and mail it to the address on the form.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN POLYGRAPH ASSOCIATION
Established in 1966, the American Polygraph Association (APA) is the world's leading association dedicated to the use of evidence-based scientific methods for credibility assessment. The APA promotes the highest standards of professional, ethical and scientific practices for its 2700+ members through the establishment and publication of standards for professional practice including techniques, instrumentation, analysis, research, training and continuing education.
The APA provides training, model best practices, and other professional resources to its members. APA membership consists of professional polygraph examiners, educators and researchers who share a common commitment to the public interest through the development, communication, and promotion of valid and ethical polygraph practices.
APA examiners pledge to follow all the rules and regulations for polygraph methodologies that are accepted and used in the field today. The APA governs the conduct of its members by requiring adherence to a Code of Ethics and a set of Standards and Principles of Practice.
To become an APA member, examiners must adhere to strict guidelines and educational requirements that include hundreds of hours of coursework at an APA approved school. As in many respected professions, APA members must acquire annual continuing education and training to maintain membership. Each APA accredited school is inspected regularly and rigorously to ensure that the curricula attain the highest standards by teaching the most current, fundamental polygraph techniques.
APA examiners pledge to follow all the rules and regulations for polygraph methodologies that are accepted and used in the field today. The APA governs the conduct of its members by requiring adherence to a Code of Ethics and a set of Standards and Principles of Practice.
To become an APA member, examiners must adhere to strict guidelines and educational requirements that include hundreds of hours of coursework at an APA approved school. As in many respected professions, APA members must acquire annual continuing education and training to maintain membership. Each APA accredited school is inspected regularly and rigorously to ensure that the curricula attain the highest standards by teaching the most current, fundamental polygraph techniques.