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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 American Polygraph Association (APA) is a professional organization that exists to provide training, model best practices, and offer professional resources for the continued growth of ethical and evidence- based detection of deception through the use of polygraph. The 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. Photo courtesy of Northwest PhotoSmith.
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A message from President McCloughan:
Dear Fellow Professionals of the APA,
It has come to the APA’s attention that concerns have been raised regarding certain service-based companies that may assign a polygraph examiner to an examination without first obtaining the examiner’s knowledge or consent. Although the APA has not received formal complaints from its membership regarding this issue, we have become aware of reports from individuals outside the Association describing such situations.
Out of an abundance of caution, it is suggested that members exercise due diligence when accepting referrals or assignments from any third-party service provider. Before accepting an assignment, members should consider verifying the identity of the requesting party, the terms of the engagement, and that the assignment has been authorized with their knowledge and agreement.
As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
I hope everyone is enjoying time with family and friends during the summer, and I look forward to seeing many of you at the APA’s 60th Anniversary Seminar in Chicago.
Semper veritas,
Jamie
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The American Polygraph Association, established in 1966, is the largest polygraph association consisting of examiners in the private, law enforcement, and government fields. The APA continues to be the leading professional association of its kind, establishing standards of ethical practices, techniques, instrumentation, research, and advanced training and continuing educational programs.
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