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Membership Requirements

Membership $ 150
  • To qualify for full privileges and standing as a member, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
  • Be a graduate of a polygraph school that is recognized by the National Polygraph Association, Inc., as being accredited by anystate regulatory board. The curriculum of the aforementioned school shall meet ASTM standards for education.
  • Shall not have been convicted of, or found guilty by any Federal or State court of a felony crime, any misdemeanor crime involvingsexual or moral misconduct, or for the violation of the civil rights of any person. (Any other violations will be subject to review andapproval by the Membership Committee.)
  • Shall not have been found guilty by any court, labor hearing, or administrative hearing for violation of the civil rights of any personand/or found guilty of any allegation, which deemed by the NPA Board of Directors to be injurious or discredit the polygraphprofession.
  • Shall not have resigned or been dismissed from any State, Regional, National, or International association while underinvestigation, or for illegal or ethical reasons.
  • Every member, in order to promote continuous education, must participate in training consistent with ASTM Standards thatpromotes the polygraph discipline. Such training may be included, but not to be limited to any state, regional, or national polygraphschool/training seminar.

Intern Membership

Intern membership shall be limited to those applicants recently entering the polygraph profession and who have not yet met therequirements set for Full Membership. Intern members will not have voting rights or hold any office in NPA.

Affiliate Membership

Any person who has demonstrated a genuine interest in the field of polygraph and has rendered service and support to the polygraphprofession.Affiliate members shall have no voting rights, or hold any office in the NPA, but may participate in all functions with the exception ofBoard/Business meetings unless requested by the Board of Directors.

Honorary Membership

Once each year, the Board of Directors may submit the name of one person who has rendered distinguished service and support tothe polygraph profession, to the membership for their approval to bestow this honorary award. Such member shall pay no annualdues and will have no voting rights.

Lifetime Membership Award

Each year, the Board of Directors may submit the name (only one Life Membership may be awarded annually) of any NPA member tothe general membership for the honor of Life Membership. A Life Member will be recognized as an individual who has renderedoutstanding service to the National Polygraph Association, Inc., and having contributed exemplary support to the polygraphprofession. Such recipients shall not be assessed annual dues or seminar registration fees. Life Members have the right to vote in allmatters of NPA business and are eligible to hold any appointed or elected office.

Applying for Membership

Application fee is $ 150 dollars, includes application fees and membership dues. Please note that immediately after submitting the application you will be directed to paypal to pay the application fee.
The membership committee may grant membership status to an applicant who had paid their membership fees, and dues,Who has completed a favorable background check until they are formally voted by NPA members at the next National polygraph Association business meeting and seminar.
MEMBERSHIP ONLINE APPLICATION UNDER CONSTRUCTION: PLEASE CONTACT NATIONALPOLYGRAPHASSNSECRETARY@GMAIL.COM FOR APPLICATION.
MEMBERSHIP ONLINE APPLICATION UNDER CONSTRUCTION: PLEASE CONTACT NATIONALPOLYGRAPHASSNSECRETARY@GMAIL.COM FOR APPLICATION.