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The Polygraph Associations Register

Q: What continuing education is required for polygraph examiners?

The APA requires a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

Q: Can I file a complaint against an examiner through their association?

Yes. Professional associations like the APA have formal ethics committees and complaint procedures.

National · State · Regional · International Bodies

A worldwide directory of national, state, regional, and international polygraph associations dedicated to upholding professional standards, ethics, and the advancement of credibility assessment.

96+Active Associations

35+Countries Represented

2,700+APA Members Worldwide

1966APA Founded

USNational Polygraph Associations11
USState Polygraph Associations60
CACanada2
GBUnited Kingdom2
EUEurope4
LALatin America5
AFAfrica4
MEMiddle East1
APAsia-Pacific5
INTLInternational Bodies2
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Why Association Membership Matters

When choosing a polygraph examiner, verify they are a member of a recognised professional association. Membership indicates adherence to ethical standards, continuing education requirements, and validated testing techniques approved by bodies such as the APA.

About This Register

About Polygraph Associations Worldwide

Polygraph associations operate across the globe with a shared commitment to upholding the standards, ethics, and scientific methodologies of credibility assessment. From the American Polygraph Association — the world's leading body with members in over 60 countries — to state-level organizations in the US, European bodies, and growing associations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, these organizations play pivotal roles in standardizing testing protocols and ensuring ethical practices within the polygraph profession.

Whether you are a law enforcement officer, a legal professional, or an individual interested in the science of truth verification, understanding the landscape of these associations is invaluable. This directory provides a comprehensive overview of 96 polygraph associations across every continent where the profession is actively practiced.

US Register Section

National Polygraph Associations

The principal national-level organizations governing the polygraph profession in the United States.

American Association of Police PolygraphistsAPA AAPP 1977 National

American Polygraph AssociationAPA APA 1966 National

Association of Certified Forensic Investigators ACFI circa 1999 Specialty AS Association of Federal Polygraph Examiners Specialty

ASTM International Committee E52 on Forensic Psychophysiology ASTM E52 1996 National DACA Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment DACA 1951 Specialty FE Federal Interagency Polygraph Seminar circa 1975 Specialty NA National Board of Polygraph Examiners Specialty

National Polygraph Association NPA National PCSO Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing AssociationAPA PCSOT 1998 Specialty

Society for Psychophysiological Research SPR 1960 Specialty

US Register Section

State Polygraph Associations

State-level organizations that regulate, support, and advance polygraph practices within their jurisdictions.

Alabama Polygraph AssociationAPA Alabama State AL Alaska Polygraph AssociationAPA Alaska State

Arizona Polygraph AssociationAPA 1973 Arizona State AR Arkansas Polygraph AssociationAPA Arkansas State

California Association of Polygraph ExaminersAPA CAPE 2000 California State

Colorado Polygraph AssociationAPA 1962 Colorado State

Connecticut Polygraph AssociationAPA Connecticut State DE Delaware Polygraph AssociationAPA Delaware State ESPS Empire State Polygraph SocietyAPA ESPS New York State

Florida Polygraph AssociationAPA FPA 1973 Florida State

Georgia Polygraph AssociationAPA GPA 1986 Georgia State HOPE Hawaii Organization of Polygraph ExaminersAPA HOPE Hawaii State ID Idaho Polygraph AssociationAPA Idaho State IPS Illinois Polygraph SocietyAPA IPS Illinois State

Indiana Polygraph AssociationAPA 1971 Indiana State IO Iowa Polygraph AssociationAPA Iowa State KA Kansas Polygraph AssociationAPA Kansas State

Kentucky Polygraph AssociationAPA Kentucky State

Louisiana Association of Polygraph ExaminersAPA Louisiana State

Maine Polygraph AssociationAPA Maine State MA Maryland Polygraph AssociationAPA Maryland State MA Massachusetts Polygraph SocietyAPA Massachusetts State

Michigan Association of Polygraph ExaminersAPA MAPE Michigan State

Mid-Atlantic Police Polygraph CooperativeAPA MAPPC 2016 Regional MI Mid-Atlantic Polygraph AssociationAPA 2016 Regional MI Midwest Polygraph AssociationAPA Regional MI Minnesota Polygraph AssociationAPA 2016 Minnesota State

Mississippi Polygraph AssociationAPA Mississippi State MI Missouri Polygraph AssociationAPA 2005 Missouri State MO Montana Polygraph AssociationAPA Montana State NE Nebraska Polygraph AssociationAPA Nebraska State NE Nevada Polygraph Examiners AssociationAPA Nevada State

New England Association of Police PolygraphistsAPA 2007 Regional NE New England Polygraph AssociationAPA 2007 Regional NE New Hampshire Polygraph AssociationAPA 2007 New Hampshire State NE New Jersey Polygraph Examiners AssociationAPA New Jersey State NE New Mexico Polygraph AssociationAPA New Mexico State

North Carolina Polygraph AssociationAPA North Carolina State NO North Dakota Polygraph AssociationAPA North Dakota State NPEA Northwest Polygraph Examiners AssociationAPA NPEA 1962 Regional OH Ohio Polygraph AssociationAPA Ohio State

Oklahoma Polygraph AssociationAPA Oklahoma State OR Oregon Polygraph AssociationAPA Oregon State PE Pennsylvania Polygraph AssociationAPA Pennsylvania State RH Rhode Island Polygraph AssociationAPA Rhode Island State

South Carolina Polygraph AssociationAPA South Carolina State SO South Dakota Polygraph AssociationAPA South Dakota State SO Southeast Polygraph AssociationAPA Regional SWAP Southwest Association of Polygraph ExaminersAPA SWAPE Regional

Tennessee Polygraph AssociationAPA Tennessee State

Texas Association of Law Enforcement Polygraph Investigators TALEPI Texas State

Texas Association of Polygraph ExaminersAPA TAPE 1971 Texas State TR Tri-State Polygraph AssociationAPA Regional UT Utah Polygraph AssociationAPA 2004 Utah State VE Vermont Polygraph AssociationAPA Vermont State

Virginia Polygraph AssociationAPA VPA Virginia State WA Washington State Polygraph AssociationAPA 1962 Washington State WE West Virginia Polygraph AssociationAPA West Virginia State WI Wisconsin Polygraph AssociationAPA Wisconsin State WY Wyoming Polygraph AssociationAPA Wyoming State

CA Register Section

Canada

Canadian polygraph professional organizations.

Canadian Association of Police Polygraphists CAPP International

Canadian Polygraph Association International

GB Register Section

United Kingdom

UK-based polygraph professional bodies providing accreditation, training oversight, and ethical regulation.

British and European Polygraph Association BEPA 2008 International

British Polygraph Society BPS 2015 International

EU Register Section

Europe

European polygraph associations promoting scientific truth verification across the continent.

BE Belgian Polygraph Association International

European Polygraph Association EPA 2003 International

Polskie Towarzystwo Badań Poligraficznych 2014 International TU Turkish Polygraph Association International

LA Register Section

Latin America

Latin American polygraph associations — one of the world's largest and fastest-growing polygraph markets.

Asociación Colombiana de Poligrafistas International

Asociación Latinoamericana de Poligrafistas ALP 1997 International AS Asociación Mexicana de Poligrafistas International

Latin American Polygraph Institute LAPI International

Latinamerican Polygraph InstituteAPA LPI/LICA International

AF Register Section

Africa

African polygraph associations and regulatory bodies.

Egyptian Academy for Polygraph SciencesAPA 2020 International SAPA South African Polygraph and Voice Stress Association SAPAVSA approximately 6 years ago International

South African Polygraph Federation SAPFED International

South African Professional Polygraph Association SAPPA International

ME Register Section

Middle East

Middle Eastern polygraph communities and professional organizations.

Israel Polygraph Examiners Association International

AP Register Section

Asia-Pacific

Asia has the second-largest polygraph community after the Americas, with extensive scientific research and widespread use in law enforcement and security.

IN Indian Polygraph Association International JA Japan Polygraph Association 1953 International KO Korean Polygraph Association International MA Malaysian Polygraph Community 2003 International SI Singapore Polygraph ExaminersAPA 2004 International

INTL Register Section

International Bodies

Organizations that operate across national borders and serve the global polygraph community.

Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse ATSA 1985 Specialty

International Society of Polygraph Examiners ISOPE International

Questions of Record

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about polygraph associations and examiner credentials.

What is the American Polygraph Association (APA)?

The APA is the premier professional organization for polygraph examiners, established in 1966. It sets industry-wide standards for testing procedures, ethical conduct, and examiner training. With over 2,700 members in 60+ countries, the APA accredits polygraph training schools, publishes the journal Polygraph, and hosts annual conferences to advance the science and practice of credibility assessment.

How do I verify if my examiner is a member of a professional association?

You can verify an examiner's credentials by checking the APA's online member directory, contacting the relevant state or national association directly, or asking the examiner for their membership credentials and certification number. Reputable examiners will readily provide this information. All examiners in the Lie Detector Test network are trained to APA standards and can provide verification on request.

What are the benefits of choosing an association-professional examiner?

Association-professional examiners have completed accredited training (minimum 400 hours), maintain continuing education requirements, use only validated testing techniques, and are bound by enforceable ethical codes. Their reports carry greater credibility in legal proceedings, and you have a formal avenue for complaints if something goes wrong.

Do all countries have polygraph associations?

Not all countries have dedicated polygraph associations, but examiners worldwide can be members of the APA, EPA (European Polygraph Association), or BEPA (British and European Polygraph Association). Countries with the most active polygraph communities include the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Colombia, South Africa, and Poland.

What continuing education is required for polygraph examiners?

The APA requires members to complete a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education every two years. This must cover topics such as new testing techniques, instrument calibration, ethical standards updates, legal developments, and scientific research. Many state and international associations have additional CE requirements specific to their jurisdictions.

Can I file a complaint against an examiner through their association?

Yes. Professional associations like the APA have formal ethics committees and complaint procedures. If you believe an examiner has behaved unethically or conducted a substandard examination, you can file a written complaint. The ethics committee will investigate and can impose sanctions ranging from mandatory additional training to suspension or expulsion from the association.

Related Resources

Further reading on polygraph training, examiner credentials, and professional standards.

Accredited Training CoursesExplore APA-accredited training programs across the United States. View Programs → Become a Polygraph ExaminerQualifications, certifications, experience, and career paths. Read Guide → Choosing an ExaminerAPA-approved school graduation, experience, validated techniques — what to look for. Learn More → APA Standards of PracticePretest procedures, data retention, and quality control. Read Guide → Polygraph Accuracy ResearchAPA-reviewed studies cite accuracy up to 95% with professional examiners. Read Research → Continuing EducationMeeting the 30-hour requirement: approved courses and why it matters. View Courses →

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