American Polygraph Association
Professional association for polygraph examiners founded in 1966.
The American Polygraph Association (APA) is a professional association of polygraph examiners, founded in 1966 with about 2,800 members. It sets minimum education and training standards for polygraphers, accredits programs meeting those standards, and lobbies for members' interests. The APA promotes the control question technique of polygraph admission.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1966
- Membership
- About 2,800
- Type
- Professional association of polygraph examiners
- Key figure
- Chris Gugas (future president)
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