Welcome to the exciting and emerging specialised field of Forensic Psychophysiology and the Official website of the Forensic Polygraph Association of Australia (FPAA). We at the FPAA welcome all members of the public who may have an interest in the development of the Polygraph Profession. In particular this association will be of interest to persons in government, the corporate sector, law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
The FPAA is in the business of enhancing the public interest and will serve as a forum for persons who wish to learn more about the specialised skill of a Certified Forensic Polygraph Examiner and as a means of fulfilment for those who seek the assistance of a Certified Forensic Polygraph Examiner. The FPAA is Australia's largest Forensic Polygraph Association. The association actively encourages professional Forensic Psychophysiologist (polygraph examiners) and persons involved in the detection of deception, to join our ever-increasing Australian and International membership.
The Polygraph is one of the most reliable scientific methods available to determine deception or truth. In the hands of a trained examiner, the instrument is capable of validating the honesty of an individual and is a powerful tool for use during any investigation process. FPAA Certified Forensic Polygraph Examiners are highly qualified professionals who are inspired - through the maintenance of the highest standards of FPAA professional, moral, and ethical conduct - to assist professional examiners who employ Forensic Psychophysiology (polygraphy)
The FPAA governs the conduct of its members by requiring adherence to a Code of Ethics and a set of Standards and Principles of Practice specifically developed for Australian law, culture and conditions. In order to become an FPAA (Certified Forensic Polygraph Examiner) member, one must adhere to strict guidelines and educational requirements. This includes the bona fide successful completion of hundreds of hours of coursework at an accredited polygraph school, academy or institution.
FPAA members are required to maintain 'Continued Professional Development' (CPD) as a membership requirement. The CPD is set at a particularly high onerous level for all Certified Forensic Polygraph Examiners. When seeking the services of a Polygraph Examiner one should look or ask for:
The FPAA invites all suitably qualified Polygraph Examiners and persons interested in forensic psychophysiology to apply and join the Forensic Polygraph Association of Australia.
Contact the FPAA for a membership application form; our recruiting staff will be pleased to assist you in your application.
To promote the use and development of forensic psychophysiology using polygraph technologies in Australia.
To provide assistance relative to the promotion and stimulation of world's best practice, in research, application and advancement of forensic psychophysiology and all aspects pertaining to or affecting forensic polygraph examiners.
Encourage and develop cooperation among all Australian law enforcement and intelligence agencies, private sector organizations and Federal, State and Territory Government Agencies in the application and utilisation of accepted forensic psychophysiology practice and polygraph techniques and technologies to detect deception.
Promotion of world's best practice in forensic psychophysiology, education and research in Universities and other centres of learning, scholarship and research.
To provide an opportunity and a forum, regionally, nationally and internationally for the exchange of information in the science of forensic psychophysiology.
Promoting research in polygraph technology, electronics, computers and all disciplines used in detecting deception, including: the initiation and support of special projects which would otherwise be unlikely to receive financial support and the development of new research activites in the area of forensic psychophysiology.
Assisting in bringing to Australia as visiting fellows, lecturers and/or persons of outstanding achievement in forensic psychophysiology or allied disciplines, thereby facilitating the local, national and international exchange of specialist knowledge and expertise as agreed by the Executive Committee.
Review and accredit polygraph institutions, academies and schools for the professional development of Forensic Psychophysiologist and delivery of FPAA accredited polygraph training courses.
As the voice of the polygraph profession in Australia. Thus representing the FPAA, the members and the polygraph profession in matters of; operating standards, accreditation, law reform and self regulation.
To advance forensic psychophysiology in Australia, by providing polygraph courses and awarding appropriate awards for the recognition of the successful completion of these courses, either by coursework, thesis or recognition of prior learning; and
To monitor, assess and examine the ethics, regulations and standards of Forensic Psychophysiologists and those who practice forensic psychophysiology in Australia.
Forensic Polygraph Association
of Australia
PO Box 428
Greensborough, Victoria.
Australia. 3088
Tel: 042 352 9634
Download the Membership Application Form in either PDF or Word format. Complete the application and send to:
Forensic Polygraph Association of Australia
Greensborough, Victoria. Australia. 3088
Please print clearly and include all required information.
Martin Taylor
President FPAA
