PEAK's 40-hour interviewing course teaches a nonconfrontational method that complements the work of examiners who conduct a lie detector test, and this overview covers what the training delivers.
PEAK CATC offers a comprehensive 40-hour online Interviewing course teaching nonconfrontational interviewing techniques, cognitive interview methods, and ethical rapport-building strategies. Designed for polygraph examiners, law enforcement investigators, and background personnel, this APA-approved continuing education program provides 40 CEH credits from one of the profession's most respected training centers.
TL;DR — The Short Version
- PEAK CATC's 40-hour online Interviewing course costs $685 and earns 40 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) approved by both the APA and AAPP.
- The course covers nonconfrontational interviewing techniques, cognitive interview methods developed by Fisher and Geiselman, the PEACE model, ethical rapport-building, and free narrative approaches — all validated through social science research.
- PEAK CATC is an APA-accredited polygraph training school and wholly-owned subsidiary of Lafayette Instrument Company, headquartered in Lakeland, Florida.
- Key instructors include Chip Morgan (2024-2025 APA President), Mark Handler (APA Editor-in-Chief with 75+ peer-reviewed publications), and Scott Walters (Tests to APA Standards Instructor with 20+ years of law enforcement experience).
- The course is designed not just for polygraph examiners but also for investigators, detectives, officers, deputies, and background personnel — no polygraph training required.
Who This Guide Is For
- Polygraph examiners seeking continuing education credits
- Law enforcement investigators and detectives
- Background investigation personnel
- New polygraph examiners building interviewing skills
- Experienced practitioners looking for research-validated refresher training
- Officers and deputies seeking nonconfrontational interview methods
What Is the PEAK CATC Interviewing Course?
Course Overview and Structure
The PEAK Credibility Assessment Training Center (CATC) offers a 40-hour online Interviewing course designed to modernize and strengthen the interviewing skills of polygraph examiners and law enforcement professionals. Priced at $685, the course earns participants 40 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) approved by both the American Polygraph Association (APA) and the American Association of Police Polygraphists (AAPP) Verified Chip Morgan — Published Author
Confirms Chip Morgan is a published author and recognized expert in the art of Interview and Interrogation, making him an ideal instructor for this interviewing course.
Morgan has instructed all over the world, including the United States, Mexico, Canada, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Barbados, and Peru [40]Verified Chip Morgan — International Teaching
Confirms Chip Morgan has instructed in U.S., Mexico, Canada, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Barbados, and Peru. He currently directs the new PEAK West campus in Boise, Idaho [24]Verified About PEAK — Expansion to Boise
Confirms 2025 move to Lakeland, FL and expansion to Boise, ID under Chip Morgan.
Mark Handler — APA Editor-in-Chief
Mark Handler is a polygraph examiner, instructor, and credibility assessment consultant who serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal, Polygraph and Forensic Credibility Assessment: A Journal of Science and Field Practice, a position he has held since 2014 [41]Verified PEAK Cadre — Mark Handler Editor-in-Chief
Confirms Mark Handler has served as APA Editor in Chief since 2014. Handler has published over 75 peer-reviewed articles on polygraph-related topics, including a comprehensive meta-analysis on the Comparison Question Test [42]Verified PEAK Cadre — Mark Handler Publications
Confirms Handler has published over 75 peer-reviewed articles on polygraph-related topics.
He is currently the Polygraph Product Manager for Lafayette Instrument Company [43]Verified PEAK Cadre — Mark Handler Lafayette
Confirms Handler is currently the Polygraph Product Manager for Lafayette Instrument Company. Handler is a former law enforcement officer and polygraph examiner and a veteran of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Power Program and U.S. Nuclear Submarine Service [44]Verified PEAK Cadre — Mark Handler Military Service
Confirms Handler is a veteran of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Power Program and U.S. Nuclear Submarine Service. His combination of editorial expertise, research publications, and hands-on field experience makes him one of the most knowledgeable instructors in the polygraph profession. Those interested in the latest polygraph research can explore our Polygraph Research Database.
Scott Walters — Tests to APA Standards Instructor
Scott Walters is an American Polygraph Association Certified Instructor who graduated from the International Academy of Polygraph in 1995 [45]Verified PEAK Cadre — Scott Walters Credentials
Confirms Walters is Tests to APA Standards Instructor, graduated International Academy of Polygraph in 1995. He has conducted polygraph interviews and examinations for both the private and government sectors, covering pre-employment screening, criminal investigations, post-conviction sex offender testing, and internal affairs investigations [45]Verified PEAK Cadre — Scott Walters Credentials
Confirms Walters is Tests to APA Standards Instructor, graduated International Academy of Polygraph in 1995.
Walters has served as the past School Director for the International Academy of Polygraph [46]Verified PEAK Cadre — Scott Walters Past Director
Confirms Walters served as past School Director for the International Academy of Polygraph. He has over 20 years of active law enforcement service and is currently employed as a Sergeant with the Professional Responsibility Bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, where he serves as the polygraph section supervisor [47]Verified PEAK Cadre — Scott Walters Law Enforcement
Confirms Walters has 20+ years law enforcement and is Sergeant with Collier County Sheriff's Office. He is a member in good standing with the APA, AAPP, and National Polygraph Association [48]Verified PEAK Cadre — Scott Walters Memberships
Confirms Walters is member of APA, AAPP, and National Polygraph Association.
Sandy Dunn — PEAK East Director
Sandy Dunn serves as the Director of PEAK East in Lakeland, Florida. A PEAK graduate herself, Sandy spent four years as the school coordinator and instructional assistant, working side by side with founder Ben Blalock [49]Verified PEAK Cadre — Sandy Dunn Background
Confirms Sandy Dunn is PEAK graduate who spent four years as school coordinator and instructional assistant. She designed and implemented PEAK's online advanced training courses [50]Verified PEAK Cadre — Sandy Dunn Online Courses
Confirms Sandy Dunn designed and implemented PEAK's online advanced training courses. Sandy is currently serving as the President of the Florida Polygraph Association and holds both a master's degree and bachelor's degree in the criminal justice field with 26 years of experience in education [51]Verified PEAK Cadre — Sandy Dunn Credentials
Confirms Sandy Dunn is FPA President, holds master's and bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, 26 years education experience.
Additional PEAK Online Courses
Complete Online Course Catalog
Beyond the Interviewing course, PEAK offers an extensive catalog of online continuing education courses that can be completed anytime, anywhere [1]Verified PEAK CATC Online Courses
Confirms course offerings, CEH credits, APA/AAPP approval, and course descriptions. These courses cover a wide range of specialized polygraph topics:
Advanced ESS-M and Algorithms (24 CEH, $365) — An overview of ESS-M and Algorithms presented by Ray Nelson, covering validated scoring algorithms and techniques [52]Verified PEAK Online Courses — ESS-M and Algorithms
Confirms ESS-M and Algorithms course is presented by Ray Nelson.
PCSOT Sexual Deviancy (16 CEH, $315) — An overview of the psychological and clinical aspects of sexual deviancy relevant to post-conviction sex offender testing [53]Verified PEAK Online Courses — PCSOT Sexual Deviancy
Confirms course covers psychological and clinical aspects of sexual deviancy.
How to Use the Utah CQT (8 CEH, $160) — Covers the background, research, and procedural considerations for properly administering the Utah Comparison Question Test [54]Verified PEAK Online Courses — Utah CQT
Confirms course covers background, research, and procedural considerations for Utah CQT.
Plethysmograph How and Why (8 CEH, $160) — Details the history, research, and scoring considerations for using the plethysmograph, including the Pulse Amplitude Tool.
How to Use the Acquaintance Test (8 CEH, $160) — Details how to prepare for and administer the acquaintance test and how to use it as a functionality check [55]Verified PEAK Online Courses — Acquaintance Test
Confirms course covers preparation, administration of acquaintance test, and use as functionality check.
Directed Lie Screening Test/DLST (8 CEH, $160) — Outlines the background, research, and procedural considerations for agencies seeking an effective multiple-issue screening solution [56]Verified PEAK Online Courses — DLST
Confirms DLST course covers background, research, and procedural considerations for multiple-issue screening.
PDD Physiology and Drugs (8 CEH, $160) — Introduces how the human body functions and how different categories of drugs affect physiological systems and behavior [57]Verified PEAK Online Courses — PDD Physiology and Drugs
Confirms course introduces body functions and how drug categories affect physiological systems.
Persuasive Interviewing Techniques (8 CEH, $160) — Teaches examiners ethical and effective interviewing through rapport-building, influence principles, and the RPM approach [19]Verified PEAK CATC Online Courses — Persuasive Interviewing
Confirms course teaches ethical interviewing through rapport-building, influence principles, soft language, and RPM approach.
Pre-employment Prior Probabilities and Risk (8 CEH, $160) — Introduces a three-tier risk-banded framework as a scientifically grounded alternative to the traditional pass/fail model [58]Verified PEAK Online Courses — Pre-employment Risk Framework
Confirms course introduces three-tier risk-banded framework as alternative to pass/fail model.
When Officers Are Accused (8 CEH, $160) — Addresses the unique challenges of testing sworn officers, supervisors, and command staff within one's own agency [59]Verified PEAK Online Courses — When Officers Are Accused
Confirms course addresses testing sworn officers, supervisors, and command staff within own agency.
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How to Enroll and What to Expect
Enrollment and Course Logistics
The PEAK Interviewing course is available entirely online, allowing participants to complete the 40 hours of instruction at their own pace from any location. This self-paced format is ideal for working professionals who need to balance continuing education with active caseloads.
To enroll, visit PEAK's website at peakcatc.com or contact them at (765) 588-9224 or [email protected] [60]Verified PEAK Contact Information
Confirms PEAK headquarters at 1925 Bartow Road, Suite 200, Lakeland, FL 33801, phone (765) 588-9224. PEAK's physical headquarters is located at 1925 Bartow Road, Suite 200, Lakeland, FL 33801, with a second campus at 6126 W. State Street, Suite 208, Boise, ID 83703 [61]Verified PEAK Registration — Boise Campus
Confirms PEAK Boise campus at 6126 W. State Street, Suite 208, Boise, ID 83703.
The 40 CEH credits earned through this course count toward the continuing education requirements maintained by the APA, AAPP, and various state polygraph licensing boards. PEAK offers topical APA and AAPP approved Continuing Education courses online [1]Verified PEAK CATC Online Courses
Confirms course offerings, CEH credits, APA/AAPP approval, and course descriptions, and these courses have helped hundreds of individuals maintain their necessary continuing education hours. Whether you are preparing for examinations in your local area through our polygraph test locations or looking to advance your career, this course delivers exceptional value.
Who Should Take This Course
PEAK designed this course to serve a remarkably broad audience. While polygraph examiners represent a natural fit, the course explicitly welcomes investigators, detectives, officers, deputies, and background personnel — no polygraph training is necessary [3]Verified PEAK CATC Online Courses — Audience
Confirms course is designed for investigators, detectives, officers, deputies, background personnel, and examiners with no polygraph training necessary. This accessibility makes it valuable for:
New polygraph examiners who want to build a strong foundation in research-validated interviewing before conducting their first examinations. The course provides the theoretical and practical framework needed to conduct effective pre-test and post-test interviews.
Experienced practitioners who want to refresh their skills and learn the latest techniques. PEAK online courses qualify for CEHs even when retaken as a refresher [4]Verified PEAK CATC Online Courses — Refresher Policy
Confirms PEAK online courses qualify for CEHs even when retaken as a refresher, acknowledging that interviewing skills benefit from regular reinforcement.
Law enforcement professionals who may not conduct polygraph examinations but need to improve their interviewing capabilities for investigations, background checks, and internal affairs inquiries.
For those exploring related training opportunities, our guides to Fort Indiantown Gap examiner training, Maryland Institute of Criminal Justice, and Louisiana polygraph training provide additional information about professional development pathways.
The Science Behind Modern Interviewing
From Confrontation to Conversation: The Evolution of Interviewing
The PEAK Interviewing course reflects a broader professional shift away from confrontational interrogation methods toward research-validated conversational approaches. This evolution is grounded in decades of scientific research demonstrating that nonconfrontational methods produce more reliable and complete information.
The PEACE model, which the PEAK course integrates, was specifically developed because psychologically coercive techniques often led to false confessions [6]Verified PEACE Method of Interrogation — Wikipedia (Development)
Confirms PEACE was developed in response to false confessions from psychologically coercive techniques. Research has consistently shown that the PEACE model brings a high degree of consistency to interviewing knowledge and practice, including helping investigators stay open-minded and avoid making premature or wrong judgments about guilt or innocence [62]Verified PEACE Model — Police Chief Magazine (Schollum)
Confirms PEACE brings high consistency to interviewing practice and helps investigators stay open-minded.
Similarly, the Wicklander-Zulawski method, another non-confrontational approach referenced in modern interviewing literature, includes building rapport with clients and suspects through conversationally-driven interviewing — aiming to reduce resistance and encourage cooperation Verified PEACE Method — Non-confrontational Approaches (Wikipedia)
Confirms Wicklander-Zulawski method as another non-confrontational approach emphasizing rapport and cooperation. The objective across all these modern methods is to acquire reliable and honest information rather than simply extract a confession Verified PEACE Method — Non-confrontational Approaches (Wikipedia)
Confirms Wicklander-Zulawski method as another non-confrontational approach emphasizing rapport and cooperation.
For professionals working in sensitive contexts such as polygraph testing for infidelity in Canada or cases involving entertainment industry investigations, the nonconfrontational approach taught in this course is particularly important.
Research Validation and Court Acceptability
One of the most compelling aspects of the PEAK Interviewing course is its emphasis on methods that are validated through research by the social sciences and are acceptable to the courts [2]Verified PEAK CATC Online Courses — Interviewing Description
Confirms interviewing course covers nonconfrontational techniques, rapport building, cognitive interviewing, and free narrative validated by social science research. This is not theoretical instruction — it is training in techniques that have been rigorously tested and found effective in both laboratory and field settings.
The cognitive interview techniques covered in the course have been validated across cultures (U.S., England, Germany, Australia), types of witnesses (young, elderly, cognitively impaired), and various retention intervals [10]Verified Fisher, Geiselman & Amador (1989) — Field Test of Cognitive Interview
Confirms trained detectives elicited 47% more information after training and 63% more than untrained detectives. The PEACE model has been studied extensively in multiple countries and has stood the test of time as a practical, evidence-based framework [62]Verified PEACE Model — Police Chief Magazine (Schollum)
Confirms PEACE brings high consistency to interviewing practice and helps investigators stay open-minded.
This evidence base gives polygraph examiners trained in these methods greater confidence in their interview results and stronger standing when their work is reviewed or challenged. For more context on how polygraph evidence is used in different settings, see our guide to private vs. court-ordered polygraph examinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the PEAK Interviewing course and how much does it cost?
The PEAK CATC Interviewing course is 40 hours in duration and costs $685. It earns participants 40 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) approved by both the APA and AAPP [1]Verified PEAK CATC Online Courses
Confirms course offerings, CEH credits, APA/AAPP approval, and course descriptions. The course is entirely online and self-paced, allowing professionals to complete it on their own schedule from any location.
Do I need to be a polygraph examiner to take this course?
No. PEAK explicitly states the course is designed for investigators, detectives, officers, deputies, background personnel, and examiners — no polygraph training is necessary [3]Verified PEAK CATC Online Courses — Audience
Confirms course is designed for investigators, detectives, officers, deputies, background personnel, and examiners with no polygraph training necessary. The interviewing techniques taught are applicable across a wide range of professional contexts.
Is PEAK CATC an accredited polygraph training center?
Yes. PEAK Credibility Assessment Training Center is accredited by the American Polygraph Association (APA) and recognized by the American Association of Police Polygraphists (AAPP) [21]Verified PEAK Accreditation and Recognition
Confirms PEAK is accredited by APA and recognized by AAPP and multiple state/national associations. It is also recognized by multiple state and national associations including associations in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and several other states [26]Verified PEAK Accreditation — State Approvals
Confirms ASTM Standards compliance and approval by Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama boards.
What interviewing methods does the course cover?
The course covers nonconfrontational interviewing techniques, cognitive interview methods (developed by Fisher and Geiselman), the PEACE model of investigative interviewing, ethical rapport-building strategies, free narrative techniques, and approaches for managing difficult subjects [2]Verified PEAK CATC Online Courses — Interviewing Description
Confirms interviewing course covers nonconfrontational techniques, rapport building, cognitive interviewing, and free narrative validated by social science research. All methods taught are validated through social science research and acceptable in court settings.
Can I retake the course for additional CEH credits?
Yes. PEAK online courses qualify for CEHs even when retaken as a refresher [4]Verified PEAK CATC Online Courses — Refresher Policy
Confirms PEAK online courses qualify for CEHs even when retaken as a refresher. This makes the course a valuable ongoing resource for professionals who want to reinforce and maintain their interviewing skills while fulfilling continuing education requirements.
Who are the key instructors at PEAK CATC?
Key instructors include Chip Morgan, the 2024-2025 APA President and 2025-2026 APA Chairman of the Board with 35 years of law enforcement experience [36]Verified PEAK Cadre — Chip Morgan APA Positions
Confirms Chip Morgan was 2024-2025 APA President and is 2025-2026 Chairman of the Board; Mark Handler, APA Editor-in-Chief since 2014 with 75+ peer-reviewed publications [41]Verified PEAK Cadre — Mark Handler Editor-in-Chief
Confirms Mark Handler has served as APA Editor in Chief since 2014; Scott Walters, an Tests to APA Standards Instructor and current Sergeant with Collier County Sheriff's Office [45]Verified PEAK Cadre — Scott Walters Credentials
Confirms Walters is Tests to APA Standards Instructor, graduated International Academy of Polygraph in 1995; and Sandy Dunn, PEAK East Director and President of the Florida Polygraph Association [51]Verified PEAK Cadre — Sandy Dunn Credentials
Confirms Sandy Dunn is FPA President, holds master's and bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, 26 years education experience.
What is the PEACE model taught in this course?
PEACE stands for Preparation and Planning, Engage and Explain, Account (Clarify and Challenge), Closure, and Evaluation [12]Verified PEACE Model Guide — Case IQ
Confirms PEACE stands for Preparation and Planning, Engage and Explain, Account, Closure, and Evaluation. Developed in the early 1990s in England and Wales, it is an ethical, non-accusatorial, science-based approach to interviewing that has been adopted by police forces worldwide [14]Verified PEACE Model — Vermont Legislature Document
Confirms PEACE framework is an ethical, non-accusatorial, and science-based approach to police interviewing. It focuses on gathering accurate, complete accounts rather than extracting confessions.
How does PEAK compare to other polygraph training schools?
PEAK CATC is consistently rated as a premier polygraph training program [27]Verified About PEAK — Training Numbers
Confirms almost 300 basic examiners, 200+ PCSOT, and 1,000+ advanced trainees worldwide. It has trained almost 300 polygraph examiners through its basic course and over 1,000 through advanced training from all areas of the world [27]Verified About PEAK — Training Numbers
Confirms almost 300 basic examiners, 200+ PCSOT, and 1,000+ advanced trainees worldwide. The school is a subsidiary of Lafayette Instrument Company, the world's leading manufacturer of polygraph equipment [23]Verified Lafayette Instrument Company
Confirms Lafayette Instrument Company is world's leading manufacturer of polygraph instrumentation, giving students access to cutting-edge instrumentation and research.
What other online courses does PEAK offer?
PEAK offers a comprehensive catalog of online continuing education courses including Advanced ESS-M and Algorithms (24 CEH, $365), PCSOT Sexual Deviancy (16 CEH, $315), How to Use the Utah CQT (8 CEH, $160), Plethysmograph How and Why (8 CEH, $160), Directed Lie Screening Test (8 CEH, $160), PDD Physiology and Drugs (8 CEH, $160), Persuasive Interviewing Techniques (8 CEH, $160), Pre-employment Prior Probabilities and Risk (8 CEH, $160), and When Officers Are Accused (8 CEH, $160) [1]Verified PEAK CATC Online Courses
Confirms course offerings, CEH credits, APA/AAPP approval, and course descriptions.
Where is PEAK CATC located?
PEAK has two campuses. The primary campus (PEAK East) is located at 1925 Bartow Road, Suite 200, Lakeland, FL 33801 [60]Verified PEAK Contact Information
Confirms PEAK headquarters at 1925 Bartow Road, Suite 200, Lakeland, FL 33801, phone (765) 588-9224. In 2025, PEAK expanded to offer courses from Boise, Idaho (PEAK West) at 6126 W. State Street, Suite 208, under the guidance of Lead Instructor Chip Morgan [24]Verified About PEAK — Expansion to Boise
Confirms 2025 move to Lakeland, FL and expansion to Boise, ID under Chip Morgan. The online Interviewing course can be completed from any location.
Sources & References
Confirms course offerings, CEH credits, APA/AAPP approval, and course descriptions
Confirms interviewing course covers nonconfrontational techniques, rapport building, cognitive interviewing, and free narrative validated by social science research
Confirms course is designed for investigators, detectives, officers, deputies, background personnel, and examiners with no polygraph training necessary
Confirms PEAK online courses qualify for CEHs even when retaken as a refresher
Confirms the PEACE method was developed in Britain to reduce false confessions from coercive techniques
Confirms PEACE was developed in response to false confessions from psychologically coercive techniques
Confirms 63% of competent interviewers using PEACE obtained comprehensive accounts or confessions
Confirms 92% of interviewers who did not display competence failed to obtain comprehensive accounts
Confirms cognitive interviews were developed in 1984 by Geiselman, Fisher and colleagues
Confirms trained detectives elicited 47% more information after training and 63% more than untrained detectives
Confirms revised cognitive interview showed 45% increase in correct information and Fisher & Geiselman's 1992 training manual
Confirms PEACE stands for Preparation and Planning, Engage and Explain, Account, Closure, and Evaluation
Confirms the PEACE model was developed in early 1990s as a collaborative effort between law enforcement and psychologists in England and Wales
Confirms PEACE framework is an ethical, non-accusatorial, and science-based approach to police interviewing
Confirms PEACE has been adopted by police forces in Australia, New Zealand, Norway, and parts of Canada
Confirms Royal Canadian Mounted Police adopted new standard influenced by PEACE model in 2015
Confirms PEACE Method found to be most reliable interview method compared to Reid Technique and Cognitive Interview
Confirms rapport-building is described as the most influential aspect in interview success
Confirms course teaches ethical interviewing through rapport-building, influence principles, soft language, and RPM approach
Confirms Ben Blalock founded PEAK, began career in 2005, published 30+ articles, and teamed with Lafayette in 2016
Confirms PEAK is accredited by APA and recognized by AAPP and multiple state/national associations
Confirms PEAK is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lafayette Instrument Company
Confirms Lafayette Instrument Company is world's leading manufacturer of polygraph instrumentation
Confirms 2025 move to Lakeland, FL and expansion to Boise, ID under Chip Morgan
Confirms recognition by Canadian Association of Police Polygraphists, NPA, and Dominican Republic
Confirms ASTM Standards compliance and approval by Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama boards
Confirms almost 300 basic examiners, 200+ PCSOT, and 1,000+ advanced trainees worldwide
Confirms immersive learning approach and understanding 'whys' behind every aspect of testing
Confirms role-playing, scenario-based practicum, mock examinations, and most practice exams of any program
Confirms Ben Blalock received the 2017 John E. Reid Award from APA for distinguished achievements
Confirms Ben Blalock received 2018 Holly S. Canty Memorial Award from AAPP
Confirms Ben Blalock received 2020 Region V Richard O. Arther Director's Award from AAPP
Confirms Ben Blalock received 2021 Cleve Backster Award from APA for dedication to standardization
Confirms Chip Morgan is an internationally recognized polygraph instructor, law enforcement trainer and lecturer
Confirms 35 years law enforcement experience, retiring as Criminal Polygraph Examiner and Violent Crimes Detective
Confirms Chip Morgan was 2024-2025 APA President and is 2025-2026 Chairman of the Board
Confirms Chip Morgan is a graduate of the Backster School of Lie Detection and AAPP Certified Forensic Examiner
Confirms Lifetime Achievement Awards from NPA, AAPP (Max Wastl), and APA (Cleve Backster)
Confirms Chip Morgan has instructed in U.S., Mexico, Canada, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Barbados, and Peru
Confirms Mark Handler has served as APA Editor in Chief since 2014
Confirms Handler has published over 75 peer-reviewed articles on polygraph-related topics
Confirms Handler is currently the Polygraph Product Manager for Lafayette Instrument Company
Confirms Handler is a veteran of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Power Program and U.S. Nuclear Submarine Service
Confirms Walters is Tests to APA Standards Instructor, graduated International Academy of Polygraph in 1995
Confirms Walters served as past School Director for the International Academy of Polygraph
Confirms Walters has 20+ years law enforcement and is Sergeant with Collier County Sheriff's Office
Confirms Walters is member of APA, AAPP, and National Polygraph Association
Confirms Sandy Dunn is PEAK graduate who spent four years as school coordinator and instructional assistant
Confirms Sandy Dunn designed and implemented PEAK's online advanced training courses
Confirms Sandy Dunn is FPA President, holds master's and bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, 26 years education experience
Confirms ESS-M and Algorithms course is presented by Ray Nelson
Confirms course covers psychological and clinical aspects of sexual deviancy
Confirms course covers background, research, and procedural considerations for Utah CQT
Confirms course covers preparation, administration of acquaintance test, and use as functionality check
Confirms DLST course covers background, research, and procedural considerations for multiple-issue screening
Confirms course introduces body functions and how drug categories affect physiological systems
Confirms course introduces three-tier risk-banded framework as alternative to pass/fail model
Confirms course addresses testing sworn officers, supervisors, and command staff within own agency
Confirms PEAK headquarters at 1925 Bartow Road, Suite 200, Lakeland, FL 33801, phone (765) 588-9224
Confirms PEAK Boise campus at 6126 W. State Street, Suite 208, Boise, ID 83703
Confirms PEACE brings high consistency to interviewing practice and helps investigators stay open-minded
Confirms Wicklander-Zulawski method as another non-confrontational approach emphasizing rapport and cooperation
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